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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘In a world facing the danger of fake news and “alternative facts”, Elena Raviola's fascinating journey into the realm of contemporary media is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the fragile and subtle equilibrium between the quest for independence of the press and the need for economic resources for the production of reliable news. In other words, this most important book gives us the means to preserve, while it is still time, those professional and free media our democracy depends on.’ -- Franck Cochoy, Toulouse Jean Jaurès University, France and Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France‘Rich in facts, strong in ideas, deep in its critique – a much needed, important book on the changing organization of journalism and its implications for society.’ -- Martin Kornberger, University of Edinburgh, UK‘In times of fake news and social media, it is important to know whom to trust. One of the best ways of learning that is through acquiring a direct insight into the workings of professional media, which is exactly what Elena Raviola offers her readers. Organizing Independence is a book for media scholars, for management and organization scholars, and for everybody who reads newspapers and listens to the news.’ -- Barbara Czarniawska, University of Gothenburg, SwedenTable of ContentsContents: 1. Is media independence under threat? 2. Around the Chinese Wall: Separating News and Money 3. Independence through expansion: Making news for profit 4. Entrepreneurial journalism and the dream of a new independence: Making money for the news 5. Reframing the new independence: Making money for news? 6. Compromising in the name of independence Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘This volume makes an excellent contribution to the study of human and societal core issues such as job insecurity, precarious employment and burnout. All of them are lasting phenomena and currently represent critical challenges for scientists, professionals and policy makers.’ -- José M. Peiró, University of Valencia, Spain‘Nele De Cuyper, Eva Selenko, Martin Euwema, and Wilmar Schaufeli have given us a remarkable book in which some of the leading scholars on job insecurity, precarious employment, and burnout look back at extant literature but also look ahead and reflect on what the future of employment will look like. The chapters in this timely and much needed book, while honoring the work and scholarship of Hans De Witte, one of the leading authors of our times in organizational psychology, will nudge you into asking bigger questions and equip you with ideas and tools to understand (and hopefully improve!) the lives of workers in the 21st century.’ -- Andrea Bazzoli, Baruch College, City University of New York, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: Facts and fables in work psychology: a critical interrogation and future proofing of job insecurity, precarious employment and burnout 1 Nele De Cuyper, Eva Selenko, Martin Euwema, & Wilmar Schaufeli PART I JOB INSECURITY: LOOKING BACK 1 Job insecurity, job security, job future ambiguity? Oh my… A new step towards conceptual clarity 12 Gabriel Fischmann, Andreea Corbeanu, Roxana Spinu, Coralia Sulea, & Dragoș Iliescu 2 Job insecurity and job performance: Why do job-insecure employees not perform better? 30 Jasmina Tomas & Darja Maslić Seršić 3 Borrowing trouble? A debate on how social exchange theory is used and can be used in job insecurity research 48 Nele De Cuyper, Anahí Van Hootegem, & Lara C. Roll PART II JOB INSECURITY AND PRECARIOUS EMPLOYMENT: LOOKING AHEAD! 4 Is job insecurity still relevant? Unpacking the meaning of “job” and “insecurity” in today’s economy 68 Tahira M. Probst, Eva Selenko, & Mindy Shoss 5 Is there a future for research on job insecurity and the psychological contract in a changing world of work? 87 David Guest & Kerstin Isaksson 6 Can unions represent the interests of insecure workers? 105 Magnus Sverke, Isabelle Ferré Hernandez, Anna S. Tanimoto, Johnny Hellgren, & Katharina Näswall PART III BURNOUT: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 7 Burning questions in burnout research 127 Wilmar Schaufeli, Jari Hakanen, & Akihito Shimazu 8 Contextual factors moderating the relationship between qualitative job insecurity and burnout: A plea for a multilevel approach 149 Tinne Vander Elst, Sofie Vandenbroeck, & Lode Godderis 9 Age differences in levels and risk factors of burnout in three European countries: A contribution from consultancy practice 177 Pulso Group: Dirk Antonissen, Audrey Eertmans, Inge Van den Brande, & Lore Van den Broeck PART IV INTERVENTIONS: GETTING PEOPLE ON BOARD 10 Organizational interventions within occupational health psychology 195 Karina Nielsen & Paula Brough 11 Motivating the unemployed: How motivational interviewing may help to tailor interventions to different unemployment profiles 216 Anja Van den Broeck & Maarten Vansteenkiste PART V METHODS MATTER! 12 Methodological challenges for studying trends in perceived immigrant threat 236 Jaak Billiet & Bart Meuleman 13 What’s in a name! The thin line between being bullied and lacking social support: Are both ‘just’ the same? 256 Elfi Baillien & Guy Notelaers Index 272

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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘Theory plays a critical role in scientific progress—it provides scholars with a framework for understanding their research findings, and it helps practitioners make sense of real-world problems. This book does an excellent job of introducing readers to the many theoretical perspectives used in the job stress literature.’ -- Nathan A. Bowling, Wright State University, USTable of ContentsContents: 1. Foundations of job stress theory 2. Theories from behavioral health 3. Physiological stress theories 4. Theories of arousal and emotion 5. Theories of cognition and coping 6. Equity and exchange theories 7. Social information and evaluations 8. Theories about job demands and resources 9. Conservation of resources theory 10. Person-environment theories 11. Role-related stress theories 12. Sociocultural systems perspectives 13. Theories of motivation and self-regulation 14. Leadership and organizational support 15. Perspectives on job stress Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘How to Use a Discursive Approach to Study Organizations is a savvy and wonderfully practical book that demonstrates how researchers can generate rich understandings of contemporary organizational phenomena and societal challenges through discursive study. It combines accessible explanations of theory with first-hand insights and sage advice on how researchers might conduct empirical work and analysis with care and creativity. This is a book that the field has needed for a long time.’ -- Gavin Jack, Monash University, Australia'This book is a most welcome addition to the literature on organizational discourse. At once accessible and illuminating in its writing, it offers a practical and informative guide that will help to initiate newcomers into the field of organizational discourse and inspire old-timers. As one of the leading scholars of discourse in the field of organization studies, Cynthia Hardy has a fine-tuned sensitivity to the discursive construction of our organizational worlds. Her imaginative insights into organizational actors’ discursive moves and countermoves demonstrate the analytical potential of a discursive approach to study organizations.' -- Sierk Ybema, Anglia Ruskin University, UK and Vrije Universiteit, the Netherlands'At last we have a book that simultaneously explains and demonstrates the value of the discursive approach to the study of organizations. Cynthia Hardy has been a pioneer in organizational discourse analysis over the years and this book is a vivid demonstration of her talent as a prolific, insightful, and influential researcher. I can think of no better introduction to the main ideas and methods of the discursive approach in organizational research than this volume. In simple and attractive language, patiently and methodically, Cynthia Hardy shows the reader how to use the discursive approach. Insofar as language matters in organizational life, this book explains why and shows how to explore its effects systematically. Cynthia Hardy has offered a valuable toolkit to help us better understand and study how organizational phenomena are talked into existence through language. I am certain her book will further invigorate the discursive approach and this will be no small gain for the field.’ -- Haridimos Tsoukas, University of Cyprus, Cyprus and University of Warwick, UK‘Cynthia Hardy has written a superb text on organizational discourse studies. Using extensive empirical examples, she provides insightful discussions of discourse basics, levels of analysis, reflexivity, and materiality. Each chapter also contains vital methodological advice for the analyst. It is truly a must-read for both seasoned and novice scholars.’ -- Linda L. Putnam, University of California, Santa Barbara, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART I BASICS 1. Theoretical underpinnings of a discursive approach 2. Understanding dominant discourses 3. Understanding discursive struggle 4. Understanding discursive change PART II LEVELS AND ISSUES 5. Using a discursive approach to study individual identities 6. Using a discursive approach to study organizational identities 7. Using a discursive approach to study organizational change 8. Using a discursive approach to study organizational fields PART III FUTURE CHALLENGES 9. The consumption of discourse 10. Resistance to discourse 11. Reflexivity in research on discourse 12. Materiality and discourse References Index

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Book SynopsisThis unique book provides a novel and challenging framework for understanding and influencing organizational change. It reimagines managing and leading change as the mindful mobilisation of maps, masks and mirrors.Trade Review‘Many writings and much thinking on organizational change are optimistic and simplistic. In this book the authors brilliantly point at ironies, difficulties and dilemmas, at the same time they provide the reader with an excellent overview of what to consider in change work. The book offers a very good balance between advice-giving and awareness of problems and obstacles in organizations seldom adaptive to plans rarely fully working when confronted with reality. The book is original, very accessible and at times also entertaining to read. It should be read by practitioners, students and scholars interested in change work.’ -- Mats Alvesson, University of Bath, UK and University of Queensland, Australia‘If change is illusive, how do we manage it? Badham and Santiago peel back the curtain on organizations to offer a view into and tools to live with change management’s irrationality. Their approach – filled with metaphors, stories, images, and pop culture – models the way, delighting the reader in the treacherous journey of managing change management. It is like the Turkish candy of change management – serious sweets presented with enchanting elegance. Leaders across the world will value this book!’ -- Wendy Smith, Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management, University of Delaware, US‘Badham and Santiago’s Ironies of Organizational Change presents an inspired, creative and practical way of addressing a practice that has confounded managers for generations. The book challenges us to reimagine the myths about change that we have held onto for too long, providing a fresh perspective on what can be done to get it right. An essential guide for today’s and tomorrow’s leaders.’ -- Carl Rhodes, University of Technology Sydney, Australia‘This is a remarkable and highly entertaining overview of “change models” because it does what so few of us have either the bandwidth or the motivation to actually compare lots of models and research claims and theories in this field of change practice. This book makes it quite clear that not only do we differ in our structural theories but we are all over the map in our practices. It is high time that someone points this out and invites us to look at the ironies that our own efforts produce when our practices don't match our theories.’ -- Edgar H. Schein, Professor Emeritus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and co-author of Humble Inquiry (2021)‘Planned change often fails. Here is an innovative approach to getting it right. Richard and Brenda develop a novel framework involving maps, mirrors and masks – as executing change is a performance. Their creative onboard and online resources, including movies, will help you to reimagine the process, and reimagine yourself.’ -- David A. Buchanan, Emeritus Professor of Organizational Behaviour, Cranfield University School of Management, UK‘Ironies of Organizational Change is a welcome perspective on the complexities and ironies of change, while at the same time providing actionable frameworks for change agents and leaders. The book outlines several reasons for which rationalist change approaches may not hit the mark, while providing ways to appreciate the subtleties of organizations and change in a way that can lead to more effective change processes.’ -- Loizos Heracleous, University of Warwick, UK‘I often listen to Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan. One of his many memorable lines is “that he is not busy being born is busy dying”. It is not only life that is a process of constant change and shifts in performative identity in the presentation of self; the same is also true of the frameworks in which lives are led. Organizations provide frameworks for work, rest and play and they change performatively as do we. All is in process. Organizations and the individuals within them may seem to be managing change but the gap between aspirations and reality can always ironically undermine the stable sense of identity as being in control. In the space of organizational life’s coming into being and passing away, ironic performativity makes the process of change humanly manageable, in insights which this engaging book channels to creative purpose.’ -- Stewart Clegg, University of Sydney, Australia‘This book is a tour de force of scholarly practice. It is up to date academically and engaging and inspirational in its writing, its examples, its links to new sources of information, and its invitations to readers, regardless of the degree of our academic, manager, or consultant orientations. It encourages us all to imagine and act on organizational change in new ways and to recognize and appreciate the ironies in approaches to change that insist it is failing when it’s actually providing valuable learning experiences.’ -- Jean M. Bartunek, Boston College, US‘Thinking change, go no further. This book not only challenges us with thought provoking ideas and concepts but also grounds the contradictions, dilemmas, and ironies of change through exercises and cases that offer practical advice. A novel and excellent read for those who wish to reflect, reimagine and reinvent.’ -- Patrick Dawson, Emeritus Professor, University of Aberdeen, UK‘Planned change often fails. Here is an innovative approach to getting it right. Richard and Brenda develop a novel framework involving maps, mirrors, and masks – as executing change is a performance. Their creative onboard and online resources, including movies, will help you to reimagine the process, and reimagine yourself.’ -- David A. Buchanan, Emeritus Professor of Organizational Behaviour, Cranfield University School of Management, UK‘Buy this book! It is an important, erudite, insightful, and entertaining look at management and change. The book is based on decades of successfully teaching and advising managers, and of researching change in organizations. The book’s basic argument is very simple and highly difficult: in order to change our world, we have to change ourselves. To do that, we have to see the world and ourselves in a different light. Richard Badham and Brenda Santiago show us how to do this and I can’t think of anyone better equipped to do so. Whether you are a manager, practitioner, lecturer, or student, this book is for you.’ -- Bernard Burnes, University of Stirling, UK‘Sooner or later, somebody had to say – loudly and openly – that without understanding the role of paradoxes and irony, it is impossible to understand the functioning of contemporary organizations. Richard Badham and Brenda Santiago did just that. It is therefore of utmost importance that students and young scholars acquaint themselves with this provocative but correct image of organizational change.’ -- Barbara Czarniawska, University of Gothenburg, Sweden‘Ironies of Organizational Change is a welcome perspective on the complexities and ironies of change, while at the same time providing actionable frameworks for change agents and leaders. The book outlines several reasons for which rationalist change approaches may not hit the mark, while providing ways to appreciate the subtleties of organizations and change in a way that can lead to more effective change processes.’ -- Loizos Heracleous, University of Warwick, UK‘Maps, masks, mirrors – Professor Badham conjures up marvellous metaphors that do not just describe change, but work as change agents in classrooms and boardrooms. A helpful resource, a powerful reactant, insightful research: a must read.’ -- Martin Kornberger, Vienna University of Economics and Business, AustriaTable of ContentsContents: Prologue ACT I RE-IMAGINING CHANGE 1. The change problem 2. Re-imagining change, re-inventing yourself ACT II THE CYCLE OF CHANGE 3. Maps and orientation 4. Masks and performance 5. Mirrors and reflection ACT III LEADERSHIP OF CHANGE 6. Knowing–doing gaps 7. Paraurther reading 8. Ironies of change Epilogue Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘The editors have compiled empirically grounded chapters which utilize new theoretical perspectives, demonstrate cultural and political sensitivities about language use in organizational contexts and beyond. Such a collection is no mean feat to achieve and editors and authors are to be congratulated for this important and innovative book.’ -- Susanne Tietze, Sheffield Hallam University, UKTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xiv Introduction to Understanding the Dynamics of Language and Multilingualism in Professional Contexts 1 Betty Beeler, Mary Vigier, Claudine Gaibrois and Philippe Lecomte PART I MULTILINGUALISM IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD: NEW PERSPECTIVES ON LANGUAGE DIFFERENCES IN ORGANISATIONS 1 Introduction to Multilingualism in a rapidly changing world: new perspectives on language differences in organisations 7 Claudine Gaibrois 2 Recognition theory: a new lens for investigating language differences in multilingual organisations 13 Marjana Johansson and Martyna Śliwa 3 Diversity, activation and self-support: clashing institutional logics around the inclusion of refugees on the labour market 30 Dorte Lønsmann 4 Agency and multilingualism in public health care: how practitioners draw on local experiences and encounters 46 Yaron Matras, Rebecca Tipton and Leonie Gaiser PART II LANGUAGE PRACTICES IN MULTILINGUAL WORKPLACES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 5 Introduction to Language practices in multilingual workplaces and implications for human resource management 62 Mary Vigier 6 Ethnographic study of a manager’s engagements with written ‘English’ workplace genres in MNCs 67 Tiina Räisänen and Anne Kankaanranta 7 Revisiting ethnography and reflexivity for language-sensitive workplace research 84 Kristina Humonen and Jo Angouri 8 Multilingual organisations: employee motives and human resource management adaptive strategies 101 John Fiset PART III ORGANISATIONS AS DISCURSIVE, POLYPHONIC SPACES: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH 9 Introduction to Organisations as discursive, polyphonic spaces: a multidisciplinary approach 119 Betty Beeler 10 Organizing through and by multilingualism: writing languages into the study and practices of organizations 124 Marjana Johansson and Wilhelm Barner-Rasmussen 11 Revisiting identity-construction in the multilingual workplace: an intersectional approach 140 Linda Cohen and Jane Kassis-Henderson 12 Duality of language as a tool for integration versus mobility at work: utility of a polyphonic perspective 154 Cihat Erbil, Mustafa F. Özbilgin and Sercan Hamza Bağlama PART IV DIFFERENT CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE POWER OF LANGUAGE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 13 Introduction to Different critical perspectives on the power of language in international business 169 Philippe Lecomte 14 Language in multilingual organizations: power, policies and politics 173 Guro R. Sanden 15 Voices in the employee magazine: a critical investigation 189 Peter Kastberg and Marianne Grove Ditlevsen 16 Let us (not) speak Finnish! On language, power relations and ambivalence 205 Janne Tienari Conclusion to Understanding the Dynamics of Language and Multilingualism in Professional Contexts 219 Claudine Gaibrois, Betty Beeler, Philippe Lecomte and Mary Vigier Index

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Book SynopsisMANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION THEORY Management and Organization Theory offers a summary and analysis of the 40 most popular, researched, and applied management and organization theories. This important resource includes key instruments used to measure variables in each theory and examines pertinent questions about the theory: strengths and weaknesses, practical applications, and the seminal articles published on each theory. This is a remarkable book. Jeffrey Miles clearly explains and synthesizes 40 major theories of management and organization in an easily accessible and engaging style. Well researched, comprehensive in its coverage, thorough, balanced, and fair in its analyses of theories, the book is destined to be a major authoritative reference in the field. It is one of the most readable, informative, and useful books I have read. I strongly recommend it. ?Shaker A. Zahra, department chair, Robert E. Buuck Chair, and professor, Strategic ManageTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xi Introduction 1 1 Absorptive Capacity Theory 17 2 Actor-Network Theory 25 3 Agency Theory 33 4 Agenda Setting Theory 41 5 Attachment Theory 49 6 Attribution Theory 57 7 Balance Theory 65 8 Control Theory 73 9 Diffusion of Innovations Theory 81 10 Dynamic Capabilities Theory 89 11 Efficient Market Theory 97 12 Ethical Theory 105 13 Field Theory 113 14 Game Theory 121 15 Goal Setting Theory 129 16 Image Theory 137 17 Institutional Theory 145 18 Knowledge-Based Theory 153 19 Media Richness Theory 161 20 Mental Models Theory 169 21 Organizational Ecology Theory 177 22 Organizational Justice Theory 185 23 Planned Behavior Theory 193 24 Prospect Theory 201 25 Psychological Contract Theory 209 26 Resource-Based Theory 217 27 Role Theory 225 28 Self-Determination Theory 233 29 Sensemaking Theory 241 30 Social Capital Theory 249 31 Social Cognitive Theory 257 32 Social Comparison Theory 265 33 Social Exchange Theory 273 34 Social Facilitation Theory 281 35 Social Identity Theory 289 36 Social Network Theory 297 37 Stakeholder Theory 305 38 Structural Contingency Theory 313 39 Structuration Theory 321 40 Transaction Cost Theory 329 Conclusion 337 References 353 Name Index 429 Subject Index 447

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Book SynopsisOrganizational Behaviour, Third Edition, builds on the strengths and successes of the previous editions and has been fully updated to reflect changes in the world of work and the context of organizational behaviour within that world. The authors combine a managerial approach, focusing on practical, real-world applications, with a rigorous critical perspective that analyses the research behind the theories. The text addresses alternative theoretical perspectives, in parallel to the introduction of new worldwide cases and examples. The concise coverage of the core topics can be applied to both one-semester and year-long teaching and learning patterns. In addition, the text includes a strong applied focus stressing the applicability of all topic areas in work organisations, as well as examples from across a wide variety of business and geographic sectors. The fully updated online resource package at www.wiley.com/college/french includes PowerPoint sliTable of ContentsAbout the Authors ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xiv How to Use This Book xv Part 1 Introduction 1 1 What is Organizational Behaviour? 3 Part 2 Individual Differences and Their Relevance to Work 39 2 Perception, Personality and Values 41 3 Learning, Reinforcement and Self‐Management 81 4 Engagement of Employees in the Workplace 109 Part 3 Managing the Organization 147 5 Changing Worlds and the Design of Work 149 6 Organizational Structure and Design 187 7 Organizational Culture 225 Part 4 People, Processes and Performance 247 8 Groups and Teams 249 9 Leadership 287 10 Power, Politics and Decision Making in Organizations 315 11 Communication, Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations 351 12 Organizational Change 379 Endnotes 409 Glossary 437 Index 451

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Book SynopsisTells the story of how America's biggest companies began, operated, and prospered post-World War I This book takes the vantage point of people working within companies as they responded to constant change created by consumers and technology. It focuses on the entrepreneur, the firm, and the industry, by showingfrom the insidehow businesses operated after 1920, while offering a good deal of Modern American social and cultural history. The case studies and contextual chapters provide an in-depth understanding of the evolution of American management over nearly 100 years. American Business Since 1920: How It Worked presents historical struggles with decision making and the trend towards relative decentralization through stories of extraordinarily capable entrepreneurs and the organizations they led. It covers: Henry Ford and his competitor Alfred Sloan at General Motors during the 1920s; Neil McElroy at Procter & Gamble in the 1930s; Ferdinand Eberstadt at tTrade ReviewIn this third edition of Thomas C. McCraw’s expansive work, William R. Childs has taken on the challenge of extending its reach into the first years of the 21st Century. The volatile events and issues of these years have made the task a daunting one, but Childs has risen to the occasion. Seamlessly folding new information into old, he has addressed the financial crisis of 2008, the accelerated growth of income inequality, the contentious debates surrounding globalization and financialization, the evolving roles of women and minorities in business, and innumerable other subjects of equal urgency. - Mary A. Yeager, PhD, Professor at UCLATable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Past and Present 1 The Story Told Here 2 Trends 3 A Matter of Size 6 The Key Internal Problem 7 Broader Contexts 8 American Business and the World 11 The American Business Achievement 12 Chapter One: Modern Management in the 1920s: GM Defeats Ford 15 Cars, Trucks, and Freedom 15 Henry Ford, Mass Production, and Centralized Management 17 Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. and Decentralized Management 20 General Motors Versus the Ford Motor Company: The Triumph of Decentralized Management 22 Lessons Learned 26 Chapter Two: Overview: Business Welfare Capitalism, the Financial System, and the Great Depression 29 Responding to the Dark Side – Business Welfare Capitalism in the 1920s 29 Functions of Finance 31 Historical Context of American Finance to 1920 33 Wall Street and the Stock Market in the 1920s 34 The Great Depression 36 Successful Firms During the Great Depression 40 Chapter Three: Brand Management at Procter & Gamble 43 Procter & Gamble: Multiple Products and Marketing 43 Firm Culture 45 Building the Market 47 Neil McElroy and Brands 49 Doc Smelser and the Market Research Department 51 Lessons of Brands 53 Changes at P&G in the Early Twenty]first Century 55 People as Brands 56 Chapter Four: The New Deal and World War II: Regulation and Mobilization, 1933–1945 59 Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal 60 The Extension and Decentralization of Regulation 63 The World at War 66 The Marvel of American War Production 68 The Problem of Mobilization 69 The Solution: Decentralization through the Controlled Materials Plan 71 World War II as a Transformative Event 75 Aviation Matures: Boeing 81 Postscript: Scandals 85 Photo Group 1 87 Chapter Five: Overview: Postwar Prosperity and Social Revolution, 1945–1970s 95 The Cold War and Business 95 Economic Trends 97 The Place of Business in Society 100 Boomers, Social Movements, and the Government 102 Environmentalism 104 Chapter Six: Overview: The Empowerment of Women and Minorities in Business 107 Women 108 Women in the Workforce 111 Women in Top Management 112 African Americans 117 African Americans in Top Management 122 Hispanics 125 Hispanics in Top Management 129 Foreign]born CEOs of American Firms 133 Photo Group 2 135 Chapter Seven: Science and R&D: From TV to Biotechnology 145 R&D During the Cold War 145 David Sarnoff and RCA 146 Sarnoff and Television 152 Lessons from RCA’s Mismanagement 158 The Perils of High]Tech Markets 160 Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotechnology 162 Chapter Eight: Franchising and McDonald’s 173 The Economic and Social Context of Franchising 174 The McDonald Brothers 178 Ray Kroc 180 Financial Wizardry at McDonald’s 184 How McDonald’s Worked 187 Internationalization 190 Marketing, Labor, Nutrition, and the Environment: The Positives and Negatives of Franchising 191 Past and Future 197 Chapter Nine: The IT Revolution and Silicon Valley: Relentless Change 199 Early Days 200 IBM 202 Silicon Valley and a New Business Culture 206 The Internet and the World Wide Web 209 Companies and Personalities: Amazon, eBay, and Google 211 Expansion of the Internet: Cloud Computing, the Sharing Economy, and the Internet of Things 223 Chapter Ten: Overview: Financialization of Capitalism, 1980s to 2000s 229 “Deindustrialization” 231 Neoliberalism and the Extension of the Economists’ Hour 233 Surge in Globalization 236 Negatives of Neoliberalism and Globalization 238 Financialization 240 Excessive Pay for Executives and Fund Managers 255 The Problem of Opacity 258 Chapter Eleven: Business and the Great Recession 261 The Mortgage Mess 263 The Government Tries to Catch Up to a Financial Industry Under Duress 266 Reforms 276 Failures of Government Catch]up 279 Photo Group 3 283 Epilogue 297 Bibliographical Essay 307 Acknowledgments 365 Index 367

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive review of behavioral operations management that puts the focus on new and trending research in the field The Handbook of Behavioral Operations offers a comprehensive resource that fills the gap in the behavioral operations management literature. This vital text highlights best practices in behavioral operations research and identifies the most current research directions and their applications. A volume in the Wiley Series in Operations Research and Management Science, this book contains contributions from an international panel of scholars from a wide variety of backgrounds who are conducting behavioral research. The handbook provides succinct tutorials on common methods used to conduct behavioral research, serves as a resource for current topics in behavioral operations research, and as a guide to the use of new research methods. The authors review the fundamental theories and offer frameworks from a psychological, systems dynamics, and behavioral economic standpoiTable of ContentsList of Contributors xvii Preface xxi Part I Methodology 1 1 Designing and Conducting Laboratory Experiments 3Elena Katok 1.1 Why Use Laboratory Experiments? 3 1.2 Categories of Experiments 5 1.3 Some Prototypical Games 8 1.3.1 Individual Decisions 8 1.3.2 Simple Strategic Games 9 1.3.3 Games Involving Competition: Markets and Auctions 11 1.4 Established Good Practices for Conducting BOM Laboratory 12 1.4.1 Effective Experimental Design 13 1.4.2 Context 15 1.4.3 Subject Pool 16 1.5 Incentives 20 1.6 Deception 24 1.7 Collecting Additional Information 26 1.8 Infrastructure and Logistics 28 References 29 2 Econometrics for Experiments 35Kyle Hyndman and Matthew Embrey 2.1 Introduction 35 2.2 The Interaction Between Experimental Design and Econometrics 37 2.2.1 The Average Treatment Effect 37 2.2.2 How to Achieve Randomization 38 2.2.3 Power Analysis 39 2.3 Testing Theory and Other Hypotheses: Classical Hypothesis Testing 42 2.3.1 Tests on Continuous Response Data 43 2.3.1.1 Parametric Tests 44 2.3.1.2 Nonparametric Tests 45 2.3.1.3 Testing for Trends 47 2.3.1.4 Bootstrap and Permutation Tests 48 2.3.1.5 An Illustration from Davis et al. (2011) 48 2.3.1.6 When to Use Nonparametric Tests 50 2.3.2 Tests on Discrete Response Data 50 2.4 Testing Theory and Other Hypotheses: Regression Analysis 52 2.4.1 Ordinary Least Squares: An Example from Davis et al. (2011) 52 2.4.2 Panel Data Methods 55 2.4.2.1 Dynamic Panel Data Models: The Example of Demand Chasing 57 2.4.3 Limited Dependent Variable Models 60 2.4.3.1 Binary Response Data 61 2.4.3.2 Censored Data 62 2.4.3.3 Other Data 63 2.5 Dependence of Observations 63 2.5.1 A “Conservative” Approach 64 2.5.2 Using Regressions to Address Dependence 66 2.5.2.1 Higher Level Clustering 67 2.5.2.2 How Many Clusters 68 2.6 Subject Heterogeneity 68 2.6.1 Multilevel Analysis: Example Implementation 70 2.7 Structural Estimation 71 2.7.1 Model Selection 73 2.7.2 An Illustration 75 2.7.3 A Word on Standard Errors 76 2.7.4 Subject Heterogeneity: Finite Mixture Models 78 2.8 Concluding Remarks 80 Acknowledgments 84 References 84 3 Incorporating Behavioral Factors into Operations Theory 89Tony Haitao Cui and Yaozhong Wu 3.1 Types of Behavioral Models 90 3.1.1 Nonstandard Preferences 90 3.1.2 Nonstandard Decision‐making 96 3.1.3 Nonstandard Beliefs 100 3.2 Identifying Which Behavioral Factors to Include 100 3.2.1 Robustly Observed 103 3.2.2 One/A Few Factors Explain Many Phenomena 104 3.2.3 Boundaries and Observed Behavioral Factors 104 3.3 Nesting the Standard Model 106 3.3.1 Reference Dependence 106 3.3.2 Social Preferences and Comparison 107 3.3.3 Quantal Response Equilibrium 108 3.3.4 Cognitive Hierarchy in Games 109 3.3.5 Learning 109 3.3.6 Overconfidence 110 3.4 Developing Behavioral Operations Model 110 3.4.1 Parsimony Is Still Important 110 3.4.2 Adding One Versus Many Behavioral Factors 111 3.5 Modeling for Testable Predictions 114 References 115 4 Behavioral Empirics and Field Experiments 121Maria R. Ibanez and Bradley R. Staats 4.1 Going to the Field to Study Behavioral Operations 121 4.1.1 External Validity and Identification of Effect Size 122 4.1.2 Overcome Observer Bias 123 4.1.3 Context 123 4.1.4 Time‐based Effects 124 4.1.5 Beyond Individual Decision‐making 125 4.2 Analyzing the Data: Common Empirical Methods 126 4.2.1 Reduced Form Analysis of Panel Data 126 4.2.2 Difference in Differences 129 4.2.3 Program or Policy Evaluations 130 4.2.4 Regression Discontinuity 131 4.2.5 Structural Estimation 132 4.3 Field Experiments (Creating the Data) 133 4.3.1 Experimental Design 133 4.3.2 Field Sites and Organizational Partners 137 4.3.3 Ethics and Human Subject Protocol 139 4.4 Conclusion: The Way Forward 140 References 141 Part II Classical Approaches to Analyzing Behavior 149 5 Biases in Individual Decision‐Making 151Andrew M. Davis 5.1 Introduction 151 5.2 Judgments Regarding Risk 154 5.2.1 The Hot‐Hand and Gambler’s Fallacies 155 5.2.2 The Conjunction Fallacy and Representativeness 157 5.2.3 The Availability Heuristic 159 5.2.4 Base Rate Neglect and Bayesian Updating 162 5.2.5 Probability Weighting 163 5.2.6 Overconfidence 165 5.2.7 Ambiguity Aversion 167 5.3 Evaluations of Outcomes 169 5.3.1 Risk Aversion and Scaling 169 5.3.2 Prospect Theory 172 5.3.2.1 Framing 174 5.3.3 Anticipated Regret 175 5.3.3.1 Reference Dependence 177 5.3.4 Mental Accounting 177 5.3.5 Intertemporal Choice 179 5.3.6 The Endowment Effect 181 5.3.7 The Sunk Cost Fallacy 182 5.4 Bounded Rationality 184 5.4.1 Satisficing 184 5.4.2 Decision Errors 186 5.4.3 System 1 and System 2 Decisions 188 5.4.4 Counterpoint on Heuristics and Biases 189 5.5 Final Comments and Future Directions 191 Acknowledgments 193 References 193 6 Other‐regarding Behavior: Fairness, Reciprocity, and Trust 199Gary E. Bolton and Yefen Chen 6.1 Introduction 199 6.1.1 What Is Other‐regarding Behavior? 199 6.1.2 Why Other‐regarding Behavior Is Important? 199 6.1.3 Two Types of Triggers 201 6.2 The Nature of Social Preferences 201 6.2.1 The Central Role of Fairness and the Approach to Studying It in Behavioral Economics 201 6.2.2 Fairness in the Ultimatum and Dictator Games 203 6.2.3 Reciprocity in the Gift Exchange Game 204 6.2.4 The Trust Game 205 6.2.5 The Role of Institutions in Other‐regarding Behavior 206 6.3 Models of Social Preferences 208 6.3.1 What Can These Models Explain: Dictator and Ultimatum Games 211 6.3.2 What Can These Models Explain: Gift Exchange and Trust Games 211 6.3.3 What Can These Models Explain: The Market Game 212 6.3.4 An Intention‐based Reciprocity Model 212 6.4 Fair Choice: Stability and Factors That Influence It 214 6.4.1 Example: Quantitative Estimates of Social Preferences 214 6.4.2 Factors That Influence Fair Choice 215 6.4.2.1 Stake Size 215 6.4.2.2 Incomplete Information About Pie Size 220 6.4.2.3 Entitlements 220 6.4.2.4 Social Distance and Physiological Features 221 6.4.2.5 Procedural Fairness 221 6.5 Reciprocal Choice 222 6.5.1 Economic Incentives May Harm the Intrinsic Reciprocity 222 6.5.2 Wage Levels and Firm Profits Affect the Reciprocity 222 6.5.3 Worker’s Population Affect the Degree of Reciprocity 223 6.5.4 Do the Experimental Results with Imitated Effort Hold When the Effort Is Real? 223 6.5.5 Maintaining Reputation Is One Motive to Trigger and Sustain Reciprocity 224 6.5.6 Institutional Tit for Tat 225 6.6 Trust and Trustworthiness 226 6.6.1 Building Blocks of Trust and Trustworthiness 226 6.6.2 Innate Triggers for Trust and Trustworthiness: Other‐regarding Preferences 227 6.7 Summary: The Empirical Nature of Fair Choice 227 References 229 7 Behavioral Analysis of Strategic Interactions: Game Theory, Bargaining, and Agency 237Stephen Leider 7.1 Behavioral Game Theory 238 7.1.1 Accurate Beliefs 239 7.1.2 Best Responses 242 7.1.3 Strategic Sophistication 244 7.1.4 Coordination Games and Equilibrium Selection 247 7.1.5 Repeated Games 249 7.1.6 Applications in Operations Management 252 7.2 Behavioral Analysis of Principal–Agent Problems 253 7.2.1 Response to Financial Incentives 254 7.2.2 Financial Incentives in Other Settings: Monitoring, Tournaments, and Teams 256 7.2.3 Reciprocity and Gift Exchange 258 7.2.4 Nonmonetary Incentives 262 7.2.5 Applications in Operations Management 263 7.3 Bargaining 264 7.3.1 Theoretical Approaches 265 7.3.2 Economics Experiments: Free‐form Bargaining 266 7.3.3 Economics Experiments: Structured Bargaining 268 7.3.4 Economics Experiments: Multiparty Negotiations 270 7.3.5 Psychology Experiments: Biases in Negotiations 271 7.3.6 Applications in Operations Management 272 References 273 8 Integration of Behavioral and Operational Elements Through System Dynamics 287J. Bradley Morrison and Rogelio Oliva 8.1 Introduction 287 8.2 Decision‐making in a Dynamic Environment 289 8.3 Principles (Guidelines) for Modeling Decision‐making 293 8.3.1 Principle of Knowability 294 8.3.2 Principle of Correspondence 295 8.3.3 Principle of Requisite Action 296 8.3.4 Principle of Robustness 296 8.3.5 Principle of Transience 297 8.4 Grounded Development of Decision‐making Processes 298 8.4.1 Archival Cases 301 8.4.2 Ethnography 301 8.4.3 Field Studies 302 8.4.4 Interviews 302 8.4.5 Time Series and Econometric Methods 303 8.4.6 Experimental Results and Decision‐making Theory 304 8.5 Formulation Development and Calibration Example 304 8.5.1 Erosion of Service Quality 304 8.5.1.1 Employees’ Effort Allocation 306 8.5.1.2 Decision Rule in Context 310 8.5.2 Dynamic Problem Solving 311 8.5.2.1 Clinicians’ Cue Interpretation 311 8.5.2.2 Decision Rule in Context 313 8.6 Conclusion 313 References 316 Part III Applications within Operations Management 323 9 Behavioral Foundations of Queueing Systems 325Gad Allon and Mirko Kremer 9.1 Introduction and Framework 325 9.2 The Customer 327 9.2.1 Disutility of Waiting (cT) 328 9.2.1.1 Waiting Cost (cw, cs) 329 9.2.1.2 Waiting Time (Tw, Ts) 331 9.2.2 Quality (v) 332 9.2.3 Abandonments (ℙ(v ≥ θi)) 334 9.2.4 Arrivals (λ) 337 9.2.5 Queue Discipline (λ → w) 337 9.2.6 Service Speed (μ) 338 9.3 The Server 338 9.3.1 Work Speed (μ) 339 9.3.2 Work Content (w) 340 9.3.3 Work Sequence (λ → w) 341 9.3.4 Quality (v) 342 9.4 The Manager 343 9.4.1 Ambience 343 9.4.2 Capacity 344 9.4.3 Discipline 345 9.4.4 Incentives 346 9.4.5 Information 347 9.4.6 Layout 350 9.4.7 Task 352 9.5 Testing Queueing Theory in the Laboratory 353 9.6 Conclusions and Future Research Opportunities 356 References 359 10 New Product Development and Project Management Decisions 367Yael Grushka‐Cockayne, Sanjiv Erat, and Joel Wooten 10.1 Exploration: The Creative Process 368 10.1.1 Brainstorming 370 10.1.2 Innovation Contests 372 10.1.3 Open Innovation 374 10.2 Plan: From Creative to Reality 376 10.2.1 Cognitive Process 378 10.2.2 Emotions 380 10.2.3 Incentives and Motivation 382 10.3 Execute: From Planning to Execution 382 10.4 Conclusions 385 References 387 11 Behavioral Inventory Decisions: The Newsvendor and Other Inventory Settings 393Michael Becker‐Peth and Ulrich W. Thonemann 11.1 Introduction 393 11.2 Nominal and Actual Order Quantities 394 11.3 Decision Biases 396 11.3.1 Anchoring on the Mean Demand 402 11.3.2 Demand Chasing Heuristic 404 11.3.3 Quantal Choice Model 406 11.3.4 Debiasing the Decision Maker 410 11.4 Utility Functions 412 11.4.1 Risk Preferences 412 11.4.2 Loss Preferences 413 11.4.3 Prospect Theory 414 11.4.4 Mental Accounting 416 11.4.5 Inventory Error 417 11.4.6 Impulse Balance 419 11.5 Individual Heterogeneity 419 11.5.1 Professional Experience 420 11.5.2 Cognitive Reflection 420 11.5.3 Overconfidence 421 11.5.4 Gender 421 11.5.5 Culture 422 11.5.6 Online Platforms 422 11.6 Other Inventory Models 423 11.6.1 Nonobservable Lost Sales 423 11.6.2 Price Setting 423 11.6.3 Stochastic Supply 424 11.6.4 Multiple Newsvendors 424 11.6.5 Multiple Products 425 11.6.6 Multiple Periods 425 11.6.7 Economic Order Quantity Model 425 11.7 Summary and Outlook 426 11.7.1 So, What Have We Learned So Far? 426 11.7.2 What Is Still to Come? 427 Acknowledgments 428 References 428 12 Forecast Decisions 433Paul Goodwin, Brent Moritz, and Enno Siemsen 12.1 An Introduction to Forecasting Behavior 433 12.1.1 Demand Forecasting 433 12.1.2 An Overview of Human Judgment in Demand Forecasting 435 12.1.3 Where Human Judgment May Add Value 437 12.2 Judgment Biases in Point Forecasting 438 12.2.1 Anchoring and Point Forecasting 438 12.2.2 System Neglect and Other Heuristics in Time Series Forecasting 441 12.3 Judgment Biases in Forecasting Uncertainty 442 12.3.1 Forecasting a Distribution 442 12.3.2 Additional Biases in Forecasting a Distribution 443 12.4 Organizational Forecasting Processes 443 12.4.1 Forecasting Between Organizations 443 12.4.2 Some Best Practices for Organizational Forecasting 444 12.5 Improving Judgmental Forecasting 445 12.5.1 Providing Feedback and Guidance 445 12.5.2 Using Appropriate Elicitation Methods 446 12.5.3 Obtaining Forecasts from Groups 448 12.5.4 Interacting with Statistical Methods 449 12.6 Conclusion and Future Research Opportunities 452 References 453 13 Buyer–Supplier Interactions 459Kay‐Yut Chen and Diana Wu 13.1 Introduction 459 13.2 Coordination with Imperfect Information: The Beer Distribution Game 460 13.2.1 Behavioral Explanations for the Bullwhip Effect 460 13.2.2 Remedies for the Bullwhip Behavior 466 13.3 Relationships Under Incentive Conflicts: Contracting in Supply Chains 468 13.3.1 Contracts Under Stochastic Demand 469 13.3.2 Contracts with Deterministic Demand 474 13.3.3 Contracts and Asymmetric Information 475 13.3.4 Contracts and Bargaining Protocols 477 13.3.5 Impact of Noncontractual Decisions on Channel Relationships 479 13.4 Contracting and Mechanism Design 480 13.4.1 The Traditional Rational Perspective 480 13.4.2 The Behavioral Perspective 481 13.4.3 Behavioral Mechanism Design 482 13.5 Conclusion and Future Possibilities 482 References 484 14 Trust and Trustworthiness 489Özalp Özer and Yanchong Zheng 14.1 Are There Any Business Case Studies Where Trust and Trustworthiness Matter? 490 14.2 What Is Trust? 494 14.3 What Is Trustworthiness? 496 14.4 How Can We Measure Trust and Trustworthiness? 498 14.4.1 The Investment Game 498 14.4.2 The Forecast Sharing Game 500 14.4.3 Why Do We Use Different Games to Study Trust and Trustworthiness? 503 14.5 What Are the Building Blocks of Trust and Trustworthiness? 504 14.6 Two Remarks on Research Methods (Optional) 509 14.6.1 Spontaneous (One Shot) Versus Reputation (Repeated) 509 14.6.2 Can We Model Trust and Trustworthiness Analytically? 510 14.7 Conclusion 512 Appendix 14.A A Selected Overview of Additional Decision Games for Studying Trust 515 References 519 15 Behavioral Research in Competitive Bidding and Auction Design 525Wedad Elmaghraby and Elena Katok 15.1 Overview of Behavioral Operations Research on Auctions 525 15.1.1 Auction Basics 526 15.2 What We Learned from Experimental Economics Literature on Forward Auctions 527 15.2.1 Tests of Revenue Equivalence 527 15.2.1.1 Sealed‐bid First Price vs. Dutch 527 15.2.1.2 Sealed‐Bid Second Price vs. English 528 15.2.2 Why Is Bidding Too Aggressive in Sealed‐bid Auctions 528 15.2.3 Auctions with Asymmetric Bidders 529 15.3 Buyer‐ determined Auctions 530 15.3.1 The Basic Model of Auctions with Nonprice Attributes 531 15.3.2 The Effect of Nonprice Attribute Information 531 15.4 Relationships and Moral Hazard in Auctions 532 15.4.1 Reputation in Auctions 532 15.4.2 Trust and Trustworthiness in Buyer‐determined Auctions 534 15.5 Empirical Findings on Bidder Behavior, Judgment, and Decisionmaking Bias 534 15.5.1 Starting Prices and Herding Behavior 536 15.5.2 Reference Prices in Auctions 537 15.6 Supply Risk 542 15.6.1 Supplier Selection Under Supply Risk 542 15.6.2 Qualification Screening and Incumbency 542 15.7 Elements of Auction Design 543 15.7.1 Reserve Prices 543 15.7.2 Ending Rules 544 15.7.3 Bid Increments and Jump Bidding 545 15.7.4 Rank‐based Feedback 545 15.7.5 Multisourcing 546 15.8 Comparing and Combining Auctions with Negotiations 547 15.8.1 Sequential Mechanism 547 15.8.2 Post‐auction Negotiation 548 15.8.3 Multiunit Setting 550 15.9 Ongoing and Future Directions 550 References 552 16 Strategic Interactions in Transportation Networks 557Amnon Rapoport and Vincent Mak 16.1 Introduction 557 16.1.1 Basic Notions and Chapter Organization 558 16.2 Experiments on Route Choice in Networks with Fixed Architecture 559 16.2.1 Selten et al. (2007) 561 16.2.2 Mak, Gisches, and Rapoport (2015) 562 16.2.3 Summary 564 16.3 Experiments on Traffic Paradoxes 564 16.4 Experiments on the Pigou–Knight–Downs Paradox 565 16.4.1 Morgan, Orzen, and Sefton (2009) 566 16.4.2 Hartman (2012) 567 16.4.3 Summary 567 16.5 Experiments on the Downs–Thomson Paradox 568 16.5.1 Denant‐Boèmont and Hammiche (2010) 568 16.5.2 Dechenaux, Mago, and Razzolini (2014) 568 16.5.3 Summary 569 16.6 Experiments on the Braess Paradox 569 16.6.1 Morgan, Orzen, and Sefton (2009) 570 16.6.2 Rapoport et al. (2009) 572 16.6.3 Gisches and Rapoport (2012) 574 16.6.4 Rapoport, Gisches, and Mak (2014) 575 16.6.5 Rapoport, Mak, and Zwick (2006) 576 16.6.6 Summary 578 16.7 Discussion and Conclusions 579 Acknowledgment 581 References 581 17 Incorporating Customer Behavior into Operational Decisions 587Anton Ovchinnikov 17.1 How to Think About “Behaviors” in Operational Settings: Customer Journey Maps 588 17.1.1 What Are the Main Kinds of Behaviors to Think About? 590 17.2 The “Before” Behaviors 591 17.3.1 Assortment Management 596 17.3.2 Inventory 597 17.3.3 Quality 599 17.3.4 Location 600 17.3.5 Physical Facility Design and “Atmospherics” 600 17.3.6 Virtual “Facility” Design 601 17.3.7 Price Optimization and Dynamic Pricing 601 17.3.8 Dynamic Pricing 602 17.3.9 New Product Introductions 605 17.3.10 Product Reuse, Returns, and Recycling 606 17.3.11 Summary of the “During” Behaviors 606 17.4 The “After” Behaviors 607 17.5 Concluding Remarks 612 Acknowledgments 612 References 612 18 The Future Is Bright: Recent Trends and Emerging Topics in Behavioral Operations 619Karen Donohue and Kenneth Schultz 18.1 Introduction 619 18.2 Current Research Trends 620 18.2.1 Methodological Observations 621 18.2.2 OM Context Observations 624 18.3 Emerging Behavioral Operations Topics 627 18.3.1 Behavioral Issues in Healthcare Operations 627 18.3.1.1 Current Research Examples 628 18.3.1.2 Future Research Needs 630 18.3.2 Behavioral Issues in Retail Operations 632 18.3.2.1 Current Research Examples 633 18.3.2.2 Future Research Needs 634 18.3.3 Behavioral Issues in Social and Sustainable Operations 636 18.3.3.1 Current Research Examples 638 18.3.3.2 Future Research Needs 639 18.3.4 Behavioral Issues in Supply Chain Risk 640 18.3.4.1 Current Research Examples 641 18.3.4.2 Future Research Needs 642 18.4 Final Remarks 643 Acknowledgments 645 References 645 Index 653

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Book SynopsisBuild a cohesive and high-performing virtual team with this fantastic resource full of actionable advice and practical tips Engaging Virtual Meetings: Openers, Games, and Activities for Communication, Morale, and Trust offers concrete strategies and practical tips for bringing teams together across the digital divide. While many struggle to build teams in a virtual environment, accomplished author John Chen has found ways to create team cohesion, promote engagement, and increase virtual participation. In Engaging Virtual Meetings, he shares these methods with you, and also: Describesvirtual tools for promoting effective teamwork, like the Participant MapTeaches you to optimize your teleconference setup for ideal audio and videoIllustrates ways to apply these methods in any virtual environment, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and moreExplores how to debrief your participants to improve your methods over time Perfect for anyone working in or with the increasingly prevalent virtual environment, Engaging Virtual Meetings is a great addition to the bookshelves of anyone interested in how to create and build engagement in team settings of all kinds.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xi Introduction: Virtual Meetings Don’t Have to Suck xvBy Ed Cohen Part 1 Principles and Preparation for Engaging Virtual Meetings 1 Chapter 1 The ENGAGE Method for Leading Great Meetings 3 A Brief Overview of the ENGAGE Method 3 The ENGAGE Method in Depth 5 Check-in 5 Chapter 2 Preparing for Virtual Meetings 15 Good Looks—The Virtual Presence Primer 15 The Engaging Virtual Meeting Speaker Checklist 19 Chapter 3 Psychological Safety: How to Get the Quiet Attendees (and everyone else) to Engage 25 Chapter 4 Managing Participants 31 Mute and Unmute Audio and Video 31 Make Host 34 Make Co-Host 35 Rename 36 Mute All 36 Unmute All 37 Mute/Unmute Participants on Entry 38 Disallow/Allow Participants to Unmute Themselves 39 Remove 41 Raise Hand 42 Yes/No 43 Go Slower/Go Faster 44 Dislike/Like 45 Clap 46 Need a Break 47 Away 48 Clear All 49 Chapter 5 Virtual Engagement Tools 51 Chat 52 Private Chat 53 Breakouts 55 Reactions 62 Record 64 Share Video 64 Share Whiteboard 67 Share iPhone/iPad 69 Polling 74 Company-Wide Chat (only available in Microsoft Teams) 81 Channels (only available in Microsoft Teams) 82 Teams Apps (only available in Microsoft Teams) 83 Chapter 6 Security 85 Require Passwords 86 Turn Screen Sharing Off 88 Enable the Waiting Room 90 Require Registration 95 Lock Your Meeting 96 Control Your Meeting’s Chat 97 Secure File Transfer 97 Part 2 Openers, Games, and Activities for Communication, Morale, and Trust 101 Chapter 7 Openers 103 Why Use Openers? 103 Open with a Check-in Question 106 Check-in 107 Video Openers 110 Matching and Mirroring Openers 113 Virtual Meeting Nametag Openers 118 Chat Openers 121 Chapter 8 Activities for Communication, Morale, and Trust 125 “Yes, and . . .”—Accept Attendees’ Ideas and Improve Communication 126 Three-Headed Consultant—Communicating One Word at a Time 127 A to Z—Teaching Why Your Meeting Needs a System 128 Alpha Names—A Networking Activity to Learn Everyone’s Name 129 Last Team Texting—Sharing Valuable Information 131 PechaKucha (peh-chak-cha)—Present in Just 6 Minutes 40 Seconds 133 PowerPoint Karaoke—Improving Improvisation 134 Blind Tangrams—Do Not Assume in Your Communication 135 Broken Squares—Giving is Better Than Getting for Engaging Meetings 137 Trust Grid—Mapping and Improving Trust 139 The Johari Window—Discover Attendee Blind Spots 142 1 CACHE—Make Decisions Faster and Stick Longer 144 Chapter 9 Collab—Work Well with Others 149 Simultaneous Editing—Creating a Case Study 150 Towers of Hanoi—Build a Tower, Build a Team 152 Grid Unlock—How to Work Together to Solve Problems 153 Meeting Mine Field—Collaborating to Complete a Goal 155 Poll Survivor—Setting Meeting Priorities and Making Hard Decisions 157 Chapter 10 End Your Meeting on a High Note 161 Applause—Celebrating Together 162 Kudos—Acknowledging Attendees 162 I Commit . . .—Public Commitment to Change 163 Just Three Words—Powerful Closure Quickly 164 Call and Response—High Energy, Engaging All 165 The Last Word—The Final Statement of Your Meeting 166 Draw—A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words 167 Q&A—Questions and Answers 169 After Hours—The Party After the Party 169 One Thing Better—Improving 1% at a Time 170 Plus-Delta—What Did You Like? What Could Be Even Better? 173 WWW—What, So What, Now What? 174 Chapter 11 Fun and Games for High-Performing Teams 175 Happy Hour—Share a Beverage Together 177 Charades—Improving Your Nonverbal Communication 179 Reverse Charades—Improving Everybody’s Nonverbal Communication 179 Hat Day—Fun on Your Head 180 Pajama Day—Work in Your Jammies 182 Virtual Backgrounds—Your Setting Can Create Pure Laughs to Serious Business 183 Yoga—Stretch and Breathe 187 Dance Party—Freedom of Creativity 189 Karaoke—Sing a Song 192 Book Club—You Get a Book 195 Movie Night—Better Than the Drive-in 197 Talent Show—Your Meeting’s Got Talent 198 Dinner Party—Celebrate and Learn More About Each Other 198 Trivia Night—What Do You Know? 199 Where in the World—International Networking 200 Memory Match Breakouts—Learn Where to Look 202 Poker Tournament—I’m All In! 202 Chapter 12 Innovation 205 100 Uses—Use Something in Ways Not Intended 206 Post-its—Virtual Brainstorming 206 Add One Line—Adding Creativity 207 Move One Line—Creativity with More Than One Solution 210 License Plates—Innovative Communication with Few Characters 213 Office Move—Working Together to Switch Places 214 Part 3 Leading Large Virtual Meetings and Conferences 219 Chapter 13 Tips for Presenters, Trainers, and Sales 221 Engage and Interact with Every Attendee 221 Never Lead a Meeting Alone 222 Good Looks 224 Air Traffic Control 227 Get Productive with Virtual Tools 228 End Your Meeting on a High Note 232 An Example: Engaging Virtual Meetings Training 233 Chapter 14 Tips for Emceeing and Hosting 235 Engage and Interact with Every Attendee 235 Never Lead a Meeting Alone 236 Good Looks 236 Air Traffic Control 236 Get Productive with Virtual Tools 236 End Your Meeting on a High Note 236 Chapter 15 How to Run a Virtual Workshop or Conference 239 Tips for High-Stakes Meetings and Board Retreats 239 Hybrid Board Retreat Tips 240 The Challenge 240 The Solution 241 The Conference 249 The Result 250 Part 4 Advanced Engaging Virtual Meetings 253 Chapter 16 Advanced Tips 255 Annotate—Collaborate by Marking Up Your Shared Screen 255 Remote Control—Give Control to a More Technical Attendee 262 Branding Your Meeting Registration—Connect Registration to Your Company 266 Branding Your Waiting Room—Beautify Your Virtual Lobby 269 Customize Your Video Recording Waiver—Protect Your Company When You Record 272 Record Multiple Video Views—Get the Right Shot from Your Virtual Meeting 275 Microsoft Teams Share PowerPoint—Faster Attendee Review 280 More Advanced Tips 281 Chapter 17 The Future of Engaging Virtual Meetings 283 Suddenly Everyone is Interested 284 Virtual is Here Even If There is a Cure 284 The Hard Stuff is Easy, the Soft Stuff is Hard 285 Think Cinematically 286 Virtual is Going to Innovate Rapidly 287 The Theory of Bandwidth 289 Moving Closer to Reality 290 Endnotes 293 About Geoteaming 299

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Foreword xiii Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter 2 The Crossroads of Change 17 Chapter 3 Employee Engagement and Happiness 35 Chapter 4 Emotions as Data Points 49 Chapter 5 Psychological Safety 73 Chapter 6 Freedom 87 Chapter 7 Feelings of Acknowledgment 97 Chapter 8 Positive Relationships 109 Chapter 9 Aligned Meaning and Purpose 125 Chapter 10 Opportunities for Growth 137 Chapter 11 Clarity 147 Chapter 12 Enablement to Succeed 159 Chapter 13 Humanity and a Thriving Culture 171 Chapter 14 Freedom to Be Human 189 About the Author 199 Index 201

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Book SynopsisTransform your organization by making silos a thing of the past In Boundless, two leaders in transformation and customer success deliver an inspiring and exciting new approach to succeeding in an increasingly decentralized and digital-first world. In the book, you'll learn how to demolish organizational silos once and for all, allowing resources to flow across networks, ecosystems, and communities. The authors explain the seven principles underlying their unique and effective Boundless paradigm: connection, integration, decentralization, mobility, continuity, autonomy, and shared success. Walking you through the blueprint for transformative, resilient business success, Boundless also offers: Strategies for mapping the Boundless principles to key technological advances, including digital platforms, blockchain, AI, robotics, cloud computing, and more Ways to achieve the operational, organizational, and technological shifts necessary Table of ContentsPreface xi Our Journey to Boundless xii Our Continued Journey Together xvi Introduction Boundless: A New Mindset for Unlimited Business Success 1 Change in n-Dimensions 7 The Boundless Model 10 Chapter 1 Silos Kill! The Limitations of “Acquire and Retain” 19 Silo Principles 23 Impact and Reach of Silos 27 Problems with the Silo Mindset 28 Silos at the Extreme 31 Chapter 2 The Anti-Silo: The Boundless Alternative 33 The Boundless Principles 35 The Boundless Model in Action: Case Studies 47 Chapter 3 Connection: Relationships | Ecosystems | Sensing 55 Types of Connections 57 Relationships 61 Business Ecosystems 68 The Power of Sense 76 Chapter 4 Distribution: Decentralizing Technologies | Remote = Local | Edges > Centers 81 COVID-19 and the Definition of Normal 83 Decentralizing Technologies 88 Remote = Local 90 Edges > Centers 94 Chapter 5 Integration: Aligned Purpose + Value/s | Orchestration + Choreography | Circularity 99 Alignment 101 Orchestration and Choreography 107 Circularity 115 Integration, Connection, and Alignment at Salesforce 120 Chapter 6 Autonomy: AI | Learning | Identity 125 Meanings of Autonomy 127 AI and Autonomy 133 Identity and Autonomy 136 Tomorrow’s Symbiotic Autonomy 142 Chapter 7 Mobility: Flow | Mobile Technologies | Environments 143 Flow in Action 145 Mobile Technology 150 Flow at Work 152 Chapter 8 Continuity: Process Flow | Circulation | Mindset and Language 157 Process Flow 159 Living Systems and Circulation 171 The Language of Continuity 175 Chapter 9 Shared Success: Experiences | Technologies | Business Models 177 Boundless Experiences 182 Boundless Technologies 183 Boundless Business Models 184 Chapter 10 Becoming Boundless: Mindset | Operating Model | Relationships 191 Leadership Mindset 194 Metaphors and Language 197 The Boundless Operating Model 199 Relationship Strategy 206 Becoming Boundless 209 In Conclusion 215 Acknowledgments 217 About the Authors 219 References 221 Index 231

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Book SynopsisMichael Leckie is the former Chief Learning Officer for the Digital Industrial Transformation at General Electric (GE) and is currently founding partner of Silverback Partners, LLC, an organizational consultancy based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. He also held the position of Managing Vice President in Gartner's Executive Programs business, managing teams that provided executive coaching, strategic guidance and research-based advisory services to Gartner's C-suite clients. He speaks, coaches and advises all over the world and across most industries: public, private and non-profit.Trade Review"The Heart of Transformation does beautifully what so many books on change management and leadership fail to do: bring the human element to front and center. Change is not an abstract process that occurs in systems; it is an intensely human process that begins in the change agents themselves and comes to involve all the members of an organization personally. While we take this for granted, it takes a book like this to show us how it works in detail." * Edgar Schein, Professor Emeritus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management; Chairman of the Organizational Culture and Leadership Institute *"If you've ever felt alone in your enthusiasm for helping people embrace a digital world, you need to meet Michael Leckie. Drawing on a wealth of experience as a transformation leader, his passion for change leaps off the page and his advice is as encouraging as it is practical." * Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife *"Through a myriad of stories and examples, and sharing of formal and experiential knowledge and personal reflection, Michael Leckie vividly captures the formidable yet rewarding challenge of changing ourselves in order to integrate humanity and organization to thrive. He labels it 'heart', but there is a lot of 'soul' in this book as well." * Sue Mohrman, Senior Research Scientist at the USC Marshall Center for Effective Organizations *"In a world that is changing more rapidly and more profoundly than predicted, The Heart of Transformation provides keen insights for leaders seeking to scale to these challenges. Michael Leckie does a terrific job of translating academic theory into actionable advice, while proving it's possible to lead with your head and your heart." * Joe Whittinghill, Corporate Vice President, Talent, Learning and Insights at Microsoft *"Change is hard, and this book is a thoughtful guide to all the amazing people who are engaged in leading it. Michael passionately shares, in a voice and vulnerability which I have come to love, a collection of heart-felt questions and insights to help you navigate your way through." * Mohammed "Khal" Khalid, Global Advisory Director at The Leading Edge Forum *"This book reminds me how insightful Michael is as a thought leader, adviser, and change agent, both in writing and in person. Michael combines a deep understanding of the human condition, business, and technology. His focus on dealing with the personal aspects of transformation, and the six capabilities we need to succeed, makes this book much more real and usable than many dry, high-level transformation frameworks. Powerful stuff." * Dave Aron, Unthinker, Vice President and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner *"It's not easy to write a book that is both simple and profound, and that tackles organizational transformation in such a personal way, but that's the magic of what Michael Leckie has done. No matter whether you're looking to change a corporation, a start-up, or a small team, you'll find both inspiration and practical advice in this book, the most important of which is to start with your own heart." * Ron Ashkenas, Partner Emeritus, Schaffer Consulting, and co-author of the Harvard Business Review Leader’s Handbook *"Leading an organization through this digital revolution is a complex human journey. Michael Leckie distills his many years of exploration, discovery, and leadership authority into this simple map that walks you through the heart of transformation." * Mark Bowden, Co-Founder of TRUTHPLANE® and global authority on non-verbal communication *"Change is about choices, hard choices. There are six that matter most, and Michael Leckie shows you how to make the call in this invaluable book. Of the six principles he lays out, 'Pathfinding before Path Following' is the one that personally provoked me, challenged me, and opened up for me a new way of thinking about change. It points to the courage and the smarts you need to navigate a new landscape. In The Heart of Transformation, Michael Leckie provides us an invaluable map." * Michael Bungay Stanier, Bestselling Author of The Coaching Habit, named the #1 Thought Leader in Coaching *"Many times, discussions about organizational transformation focus on tools, processes, and structures, leaving out of the mix the most important element: people. In The Heart of Transformation, Michael Leckie reminds leaders that to truly transform, you must enable your people with the skills a data-driven world requires to both see and think differently" * Mike Capone, CEO at Qlik *"Making a change in your own life is hard, and change is even harder inside organizations. Michael Leckie gives us a way to turn this massive challenge into simple and clear actions anyone can take. If you're struggling with change in your organization, then this is the book for you, and everyone you work with!" * Dorie Clark, Author of Reinventing You and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business *"Transformation is an internal fundamental evolution of conscious choice and when it's done right, transformation has an enduring impact. This book offers a timely and needed strategic playbook that forces us to examine behaviors and capabilities required to drive change and transformation, and how to recode our brains for change. It is replete with actionable examples and a must-read for anyone driving a change agenda." * Amber Grewal, Managing Director & Partner, Global Talent at Boston Consulting Group and former Chief Talent Officer at Intel Corporation *"Michael Leckie is a real person with real insight, and The Heart of Transformation is a refreshing read in a morass of business transformation tomes. Michael has not been afraid to make a leap during his career, always with heart and collegiality. This book will give you usable ideas at one of the most complicated times in recent human history." * Chris Howard, VP, Distinguished Analyst & Chief of Research at Gartner *"Michael's passion jumps off the page in this guide to operationalizing curiosity and caring. We have to challenge ourselves to not get bogged down by the 'digital' words of the day, but ask ourselves to get reacquainted with our assumptions and our heart." * Byron Johnson, Head of the Global Learning Center of Excellence, PepsiCo University *"I met Michael Leckie when he was responsible for culture change during the Digital Transformation of GE. At the time, I was impressed by his natural humility, his 'everything is possible' mindset, and his incredible skill to connect people together. If you haven't had the chance to know Michael personally, you will through this book. It is not a book full of words. It is a book full of life. It is not about theory, but about someone who has been there: humanizing before organizing, learning by asking powerful questions, and going where the fear is. I recommend this book!" * Dr. Bruno Kahne, Vice President, Learning & Development of CMA CGM Group *"Michael Leckie is by all definitions a true innovator: humble, curious, creative, demanding, observant, and human. His years of experience in leading change in so many different organizations like Gartner, GE, as well as others have been distilled into this incredible book of wisdom. He outlines the myths, the mindsets, the approaches, and the principles to help you lead change in your organization and make progress. When telling the stories of change, Michael is at his best and conveys very deep and powerful concepts in a very digestible and simple way. He will open your mind in so many ways: from execution to exploration, from knowledge to learning, from path following to pathfinding, from making change to creating transformation. I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did. Thank you, Michael!" * Bob Moesta, Founder & CEO of The Re-Wired Group and Adjunct Lecturer at The Kellogg School of Northwestern University *"Michael distills his many years of transformation work experience into this amazing, must-read book. His insight into adaptive change and the growth mindset helps us see that transformation is all about people, starting with you, the leader. Michael brings a refreshing approach, showing us that no one framework will ever be superior to an amalgam that morphs to the given contextual challenges. It's not just about delivering suggested paths toward change, but actually starting with yourself first and modeling the change through execution. The lessons are also delivered with real-world narrative that makes it fun to read and hard to put down." * Vincent Perfetti, Chief Digital Officer at Nu Skin Enterprises *"When I first met Michael, I was deeply interested in how passionate he was about our collective abilities to help organizations to transform. We talked extensively about how learning could facilitate this as an outcome and the role of leaders in empowering this. What I love about this book is that it reminds me of those conversations as it is written in the same way. It is enjoyable and reminds you of the things that inspire you the most." * Jig Ramji, Group Head of Talent, London Stock Exchange Group *"Michael Leckie has always had a way to take concepts that are complex and lay them out in a very clear and concise way. In my experience, curious people are unstoppable, and Michael frames curiosity at the heart of transformation. This book is packed with practical steps a leader can take to ensure transformational change can succeed. Curious about how to make organizational change real? You must read this book!" * Jason Strle, Executive Vice President & Group CIO at Wells Fargo *"Michael's quest for knowledge and his ability make very complex concepts relatable and applicable transcend through this obvious labor of love book. As the great conversationalist that he is, reading this book felt like having a conversation with Michael: interesting, thoughtful and full of curiosity. This book teaches us great lessons about how to ask very simple questions in order to help us build open teams, tackle change, and to continuously learn." * Barry Warren, President & CEO, DHP Furniture and Executive Vice President, Dorel Home *"Michael Leckie's core premise in The Heart of Transformation is that when people in an organization can learn to care for each other, change can happen. It's a credo that he picked up in his time at Pepperdine's MSOD program, and has been applying and refining in a broad career spanning multiple roles and organizations. But it's not a one-sided, Pollyanna view of the world. He rightly recognizes (through simple, actionable, useful, and relatable questions and stories) that as leaders and people learn to care, they must also create the purposes and management structures, systems, and processes that make caring and change sustainable...for good." * Chris Worley, Research Professor of Management at Pepperdine’s Graziadio School of Business and Affiliate Researcher at USC’s Center for Effective Organizations *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction: Learning to swim; Chapter - 01: Getting Started with a Heart of Transformation; Chapter - 02: Why Does Our Digital World Demand a Human Solution?; Chapter - 03: The Challenge of Change; Chapter - 04: Exploring Before Executing; Chapter - 05: Learning Before Knowing; Chapter - 06: Changing Before Protecting; Chapter - 07: Pathfinding Before Path Following; Chapter - 08: Innovating Before Replicating; Chapter - 09: Humanizing Before Organizing; Chapter - 10: Your Heart of Transformation—Making It Strong;

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Book SynopsisMichael Leckie is the former Chief Learning Officer for the Digital Industrial Transformation at General Electric (GE) and is currently founding partner of Silverback Partners, LLC, an organizational consultancy based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. He also held the position of Managing Vice President in Gartner's Executive Programs business, managing teams that provided executive coaching, strategic guidance and research-based advisory services to Gartner's C-suite clients. He speaks, coaches and advises all over the world and across most industries: public, private and non-profit.Trade Review"The Heart of Transformation does beautifully what so many books on change management and leadership fail to do: bring the human element to front and center. Change is not an abstract process that occurs in systems; it is an intensely human process that begins in the change agents themselves and comes to involve all the members of an organization personally. While we take this for granted, it takes a book like this to show us how it works in detail." * Edgar Schein, Professor Emeritus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management; Chairman of the Organizational Culture and Leadership Institute *"If you've ever felt alone in your enthusiasm for helping people embrace a digital world, you need to meet Michael Leckie. Drawing on a wealth of experience as a transformation leader, his passion for change leaps off the page and his advice is as encouraging as it is practical." * Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife *"Through a myriad of stories and examples, and sharing of formal and experiential knowledge and personal reflection, Michael Leckie vividly captures the formidable yet rewarding challenge of changing ourselves in order to integrate humanity and organization to thrive. He labels it 'heart', but there is a lot of 'soul' in this book as well." * Sue Mohrman, Senior Research Scientist at the USC Marshall Center for Effective Organizations *"In a world that is changing more rapidly and more profoundly than predicted, The Heart of Transformation provides keen insights for leaders seeking to scale to these challenges. Michael Leckie does a terrific job of translating academic theory into actionable advice, while proving it's possible to lead with your head and your heart." * Joe Whittinghill, Corporate Vice President, Talent, Learning and Insights at Microsoft *"Change is hard, and this book is a thoughtful guide to all the amazing people who are engaged in leading it. Michael passionately shares, in a voice and vulnerability which I have come to love, a collection of heart-felt questions and insights to help you navigate your way through." * Mohammed "Khal" Khalid, Global Advisory Director at The Leading Edge Forum *"This book reminds me how insightful Michael is as a thought leader, adviser, and change agent, both in writing and in person. Michael combines a deep understanding of the human condition, business, and technology. His focus on dealing with the personal aspects of transformation, and the six capabilities we need to succeed, makes this book much more real and usable than many dry, high-level transformation frameworks. Powerful stuff." * Dave Aron, Unthinker, Vice President and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner *"It's not easy to write a book that is both simple and profound, and that tackles organizational transformation in such a personal way, but that's the magic of what Michael Leckie has done. No matter whether you're looking to change a corporation, a start-up, or a small team, you'll find both inspiration and practical advice in this book, the most important of which is to start with your own heart." * Ron Ashkenas, Partner Emeritus, Schaffer Consulting, and co-author of the Harvard Business Review Leader’s Handbook *"Leading an organization through this digital revolution is a complex human journey. Michael Leckie distills his many years of exploration, discovery, and leadership authority into this simple map that walks you through the heart of transformation." * Mark Bowden, Co-Founder of TRUTHPLANE® and global authority on non-verbal communication *"Change is about choices, hard choices. There are six that matter most, and Michael Leckie shows you how to make the call in this invaluable book. Of the six principles he lays out, 'Pathfinding before Path Following' is the one that personally provoked me, challenged me, and opened up for me a new way of thinking about change. It points to the courage and the smarts you need to navigate a new landscape. In The Heart of Transformation, Michael Leckie provides us an invaluable map." * Michael Bungay Stanier, Bestselling Author of The Coaching Habit, named the #1 Thought Leader in Coaching *"Many times, discussions about organizational transformation focus on tools, processes, and structures, leaving out of the mix the most important element: people. In The Heart of Transformation, Michael Leckie reminds leaders that to truly transform, you must enable your people with the skills a data-driven world requires to both see and think differently" * Mike Capone, CEO at Qlik *"Making a change in your own life is hard, and change is even harder inside organizations. Michael Leckie gives us a way to turn this massive challenge into simple and clear actions anyone can take. If you're struggling with change in your organization, then this is the book for you, and everyone you work with!" * Dorie Clark, Author of Reinventing You and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business *"Transformation is an internal fundamental evolution of conscious choice and when it's done right, transformation has an enduring impact. This book offers a timely and needed strategic playbook that forces us to examine behaviors and capabilities required to drive change and transformation, and how to recode our brains for change. It is replete with actionable examples and a must-read for anyone driving a change agenda." * Amber Grewal, Managing Director & Partner, Global Talent at Boston Consulting Group and former Chief Talent Officer at Intel Corporation *"Michael Leckie is a real person with real insight, and The Heart of Transformation is a refreshing read in a morass of business transformation tomes. Michael has not been afraid to make a leap during his career, always with heart and collegiality. This book will give you usable ideas at one of the most complicated times in recent human history." * Chris Howard, VP, Distinguished Analyst & Chief of Research at Gartner *"Michael's passion jumps off the page in this guide to operationalizing curiosity and caring. We have to challenge ourselves to not get bogged down by the 'digital' words of the day, but ask ourselves to get reacquainted with our assumptions and our heart." * Byron Johnson, Head of the Global Learning Center of Excellence, PepsiCo University *"I met Michael Leckie when he was responsible for culture change during the Digital Transformation of GE. At the time, I was impressed by his natural humility, his 'everything is possible' mindset, and his incredible skill to connect people together. If you haven't had the chance to know Michael personally, you will through this book. It is not a book full of words. It is a book full of life. It is not about theory, but about someone who has been there: humanizing before organizing, learning by asking powerful questions, and going where the fear is. I recommend this book!" * Dr. Bruno Kahne, Vice President, Learning & Development of CMA CGM Group *"Michael Leckie is by all definitions a true innovator: humble, curious, creative, demanding, observant, and human. His years of experience in leading change in so many different organizations like Gartner, GE, as well as others have been distilled into this incredible book of wisdom. He outlines the myths, the mindsets, the approaches, and the principles to help you lead change in your organization and make progress. When telling the stories of change, Michael is at his best and conveys very deep and powerful concepts in a very digestible and simple way. He will open your mind in so many ways: from execution to exploration, from knowledge to learning, from path following to pathfinding, from making change to creating transformation. I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did. Thank you, Michael!" * Bob Moesta, Founder & CEO of The Re-Wired Group and Adjunct Lecturer at The Kellogg School of Northwestern University *"Michael distills his many years of transformation work experience into this amazing, must-read book. His insight into adaptive change and the growth mindset helps us see that transformation is all about people, starting with you, the leader. Michael brings a refreshing approach, showing us that no one framework will ever be superior to an amalgam that morphs to the given contextual challenges. It's not just about delivering suggested paths toward change, but actually starting with yourself first and modeling the change through execution. The lessons are also delivered with real-world narrative that makes it fun to read and hard to put down." * Vincent Perfetti, Chief Digital Officer at Nu Skin Enterprises *"When I first met Michael, I was deeply interested in how passionate he was about our collective abilities to help organizations to transform. We talked extensively about how learning could facilitate this as an outcome and the role of leaders in empowering this. What I love about this book is that it reminds me of those conversations as it is written in the same way. It is enjoyable and reminds you of the things that inspire you the most." * Jig Ramji, Group Head of Talent, London Stock Exchange Group *"Michael Leckie has always had a way to take concepts that are complex and lay them out in a very clear and concise way. In my experience, curious people are unstoppable, and Michael frames curiosity at the heart of transformation. This book is packed with practical steps a leader can take to ensure transformational change can succeed. Curious about how to make organizational change real? You must read this book!" * Jason Strle, Executive Vice President & Group CIO at Wells Fargo *"Michael's quest for knowledge and his ability make very complex concepts relatable and applicable transcend through this obvious labor of love book. As the great conversationalist that he is, reading this book felt like having a conversation with Michael: interesting, thoughtful and full of curiosity. This book teaches us great lessons about how to ask very simple questions in order to help us build open teams, tackle change, and to continuously learn." * Barry Warren, President & CEO, DHP Furniture and Executive Vice President, Dorel Home *"Michael Leckie's core premise in The Heart of Transformation is that when people in an organization can learn to care for each other, change can happen. It's a credo that he picked up in his time at Pepperdine's MSOD program, and has been applying and refining in a broad career spanning multiple roles and organizations. But it's not a one-sided, Pollyanna view of the world. He rightly recognizes (through simple, actionable, useful, and relatable questions and stories) that as leaders and people learn to care, they must also create the purposes and management structures, systems, and processes that make caring and change sustainable...for good." * Chris Worley, Research Professor of Management at Pepperdine’s Graziadio School of Business and Affiliate Researcher at USC’s Center for Effective Organizations *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction: Learning to swim; Chapter - 01: Getting Started with a Heart of Transformation; Chapter - 02: Why Does Our Digital World Demand a Human Solution?; Chapter - 03: The Challenge of Change; Chapter - 04: Exploring Before Executing; Chapter - 05: Learning Before Knowing; Chapter - 06: Changing Before Protecting; Chapter - 07: Pathfinding Before Path Following; Chapter - 08: Innovating Before Replicating; Chapter - 09: Humanizing Before Organizing; Chapter - 10: Your Heart of Transformation—Making It Strong;

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Book SynopsisAndy Craggs has over 30 years of experience in leadership and business consulting. A Director of Executive Education at London Business School, he has previously worked for Dow Jones, Walt Disney and Sony and now delivers leadership, change and executive coaching programmes for companies like Apple, BBC, ING, Dyson and Novartis. A public speaker and writer on organizational issues and cross-cultural leadership, he has delivered keynote addresses for large audiences at organizations such as EY and PMI, and has taught at UCLA (US), EMAM (Italy), and the IPA (UK). He is based in London, UK.Trade Review"This book shares key lessons from a range of exceptional leaders who provide unique insights into the nature of change and navigating uncertainty." * ADI IGNATIUS, EDITOR IN CHIEF, HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW *"Never has the importance of courage and empathy been more critical for navigating change in an uncertain world." * AMY C. EDMONDSON, NOVARTIS PROFESSOR OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT, HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL *"To face the world's dramatic changes, The Change Mindset is both a fresh and indispensable book for leaders today. Vive la différence!" * MAURICE LEVY, CHAIRMAN OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, PUBLICIS GROUPE *"This new research concerning transitions is inspiring and exciting. It gives us the opportunity to examine oneself, to walk in huge steps through our own life and consider our different stages, contrary forces and paradoxes." * PASCAL CAGNI, FOUNDER AND CEO OF C4 VENTURES, VICE PRESIDENT OF APPLE EMEIA (2000–2012) *"It's hard to figure out the right way forward in today's turbulent world. In this fascinating new book, Andy Craggs provides you with the playbook you need. Based on many years' experience as a coach and consultant, The Change Mindset takes you through the obstacles to progress and identifies the key things you need to do to navigate the difficult transitions many of us face today." * JULIAN BIRKINSHAW, PROFESSOR STRATEGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL *"As we peer from the present into the future, uncertainty and change loom large. In The Change Mindset, Andy Craggs provides a framework and practical guidance for how you can navigate a path forward with control and confidence, and seek not just a transition but your transition." * ANDREW SCOTT, PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS, LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL *"Andy Craggs' new book draws on lessons from a wide range of notable lead­ers who share their own experiences of change in a unique collection of stories and insights. The resulting psychological framework and change toolkit that emerge are powerful, fresh, and practical, providing a new route to tackling the leadership challenges we all face today. The twin practices of Courage and Empathy stand out as the critical skills for navigating change in our uncertain world, while self-awareness and the value of deep reflection become evident as we discover and explore our inner change archetypes as dreamers, drivers, shapers and sherpas. Find out how to build your own Change Mindset and more successfully navigate your biggest challenges as a leader in your own field of practice. A relevant and timely book in today's ongoing unpredictable Covid-19 world." * DR L. MEE YAN CHEUNG JUDGE, FOUNDER, QUALITY AND EQUALITY LTD AND ACADEMIC OD PRACTITIONER *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: What is Transitional Change and Why is it Prone to Failure?; Chapter - 02: Our Shared Human Experience as a Metaphor for Leading Change; Chapter - 03: Person, Passion, Permission, Purpose: The Four Tenets of Powerful Change Leadership; Chapter - 04: Building a Change Mindset Through Courage & Empathy; Chapter - 05: The FAIL Behaviours - Transition Traps & How to Recognize Them; Chapter - 06: The SPARK Practices - Transition Triggers & How to Use Them; Chapter - 07: The Transitions Masterclass - Dreamers, Drivers, Shapers & Sherpas; Chapter - 08: The Change Mindset Toolkit - How to Improve Decision-making in Uncertainty; Chapter - 09: Meet the Platers - Lessons from Powerful Leaders on Navigating Change

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Book SynopsisIan MacRae is a work psychologist, consultant, speaker, author and Managing Director of High Potential Psychology. He works with, and writes about, a wide range of topics relating to psychology and the workplace. He developed the High Potential Traits Inventory (HPTI), a personality assessment which has been translated into dozens of languages and used by over 50,000 people around the world. He is also the author of Myths of Social Media and co-author of Motivation and Performance.Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Staff should work eight-hour days, Monday to Friday; Chapter - 02: Working from home reduces productivity; Chapter - 03: Social media should never be used at work; Chapter - 04: Listening to music while working is distracting; Chapter - 05: Health and safety is the enemy; Chapter - 06: Surveillance improves performance; Chapter - 07: Creating a Google-style office environment will make staff more innovative; Chapter - 08: Mindfulness is the answer to all problems; Chapter - 09: Neuroscience is the silver bullet to workplace problems; Chapter - 10: Start-ups need a different type of leader to succeed; Chapter - 11: It’s better to have higher self-esteem at work; Chapter - 12: We only use 10 per cent of our brain at work; Chapter - 13: Making workplaces sustainable is a burden; Chapter - 14: The best way to motivate people is to pay them more; Chapter - 15: Employees who work the longest hours are the most valuable people; Chapter - 16: People should retire at 65; Chapter - 17: Perfectionists make the best employees; Chapter - 18: Women aren’t as competitive as men at work; Chapter - 19: People’s personalities can be sorted into categories at work; Chapter - 20: Sexuality and gender should be taken into account at work; Chapter - 21: Millennials are changing the workplace; Chapter - 22: Co-workers should not form romantic relationships; Chapter - 23: Teaching and training are the same; Chapter - 24: Annual appraisals are the best way to measure performance; Chapter - 25: High achievers always make great managers; Chapter - 26: A computer is going to take your job; Chapter - 27: Open-plan offices are always the best option

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Book SynopsisLinda Holbeche is co-director of The Holbeche Partnership, and was previously Director of Research and Policy at the CIPD. She was Director of Leadership and Consultancy at the Work Foundation and of Research and Strategy at Roffey Park and is Visiting Professor at five UK universities. In 2021 she was named as one of the Most Influential HR Thinkers by HR Magazine and is the co-author of Organization Development, also published by Kogan Page. She is based in Sussex, UK.Trade Review"This is a timely revision of this insightful book by Linda Holbeche. The book draws on multiple perspectives and case examples to support why and how organizations and individuals should invest in building an agile organization. A strong case is built for how agility, flexibility and resilience are all concepts that need to be given equal focus by organizational leaders; the reflective questions and checklists presented in each chapter clearly support this." * Dr Christina Evans, Independent Career Coach and Educator *"With the post-pandemic shocks to our way of life and working, we now face a very uncertain geopolitical world economically, environmentally and to maintain peace. We now have to prepare ourselves for a future we cannot foresee. Agility, resilience and speed have become essential in our lives. Linda's latest book describes and illustrates ways forward for organizations and people to adapt to this ever-changing world. It is a 'must read' for leaders in all walks of life, to work with their people to prepare to change and adapt to this new reality. It defines a new social contract between organizations and its people, including customers. Agility is no longer a buzz word it is a mindset we must all adopt." * Roger Leek, Chair, Roffey Park Institute, formerly SVP, Global HR, Fujitsu *"This book clearly and eloquently checks all the boxes required to become change-able organization. It is comprehensive in breadth and useful with checklists on actions to make agility happen." * Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan Partner, the RBL Group *"Highly recommended 'go to' guide on the agile organization and how to navigate the rapidly changing landscape to bring about meaningful transformation. The third edition brings more compelling practical insights and recommended actions to continue to be an invaluable resource for leaders, HR & OD practitioners and all those leading change. Already an essential reference and helpful guide for those in the NHS, this up to date contemporary edition will be greatly valued and relevant across all sectors and organizations. A must buy." * Karen Dumain, Leading Do OD, Head of OD Professional Development, NHS England *"Linda very ably manages to demystify what agility means in practical terms through sharing of experiences of organizations who have been on this journey, making a compelling argument for a strong link between agility and resilience as a recipe for success. The practical tips and checklists in the book pave the way for professionals embarking on work in this area." * Roshan Israni FCIPD, Deputy CEO, University and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) *"Linda's book provides a lucid guide for business leaders and HR practitioners alike in rapidly changing environments including pandemics, uncertain geopolitical landscapes, AI advancements and shifting worker expectations. Linda shows us how to stay ahead of the curve through organizational agility, achieved by engaged and resilient work cultures, more flexible people processes and innovation. A stimulating read." * Mira Bacelj, Director Human Resources, INTERPOL *"Agility has to be at the heart of business thinking in a rapidly changing and uncertain world. This book provides an insightful and comprehensive look at what agility really means, from strategy and leadership, to culture, people, and processes." * Peter Cheese, Chief Executive, CIPD *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Why go agile?; Chapter - 02: The resiliently agile organization; Chapter - 03: Agile strategizing; Chapter - 04: Agile linkages; Chapter - 05: Designing for agility; Chapter - 06: Agile implementation; Chapter - 07: Agile people processes; Chapter - 08: Nurturing employee engagement and resilience; Chapter - 09: HR’s role in building a high-performance work climate; Chapter - 10: Building a change-able culture; Chapter - 11: Agile leadership; Chapter - 12: Conclusion;

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Book SynopsisLinda Holbeche is co-director of The Holbeche Partnership, and was previously Director of Research and Policy at the CIPD. She was Director of Leadership and Consultancy at the Work Foundation and of Research and Strategy at Roffey Park and is Visiting Professor at five UK universities. In 2021 she was named as one of the Most Influential HR Thinkers by HR Magazine and is the co-author of Organization Development, also published by Kogan Page. She is based in Sussex, UK.Trade Review"This is a timely revision of this insightful book by Linda Holbeche. The book draws on multiple perspectives and case examples to support why and how organizations and individuals should invest in building an agile organization. A strong case is built for how agility, flexibility and resilience are all concepts that need to be given equal focus by organizational leaders; the reflective questions and checklists presented in each chapter clearly support this." * Dr Christina Evans, Independent Career Coach and Educator *"With the post-pandemic shocks to our way of life and working, we now face a very uncertain geopolitical world economically, environmentally and to maintain peace. We now have to prepare ourselves for a future we cannot foresee. Agility, resilience and speed have become essential in our lives. Linda's latest book describes and illustrates ways forward for organizations and people to adapt to this ever-changing world. It is a 'must read' for leaders in all walks of life, to work with their people to prepare to change and adapt to this new reality. It defines a new social contract between organizations and its people, including customers. Agility is no longer a buzz word it is a mindset we must all adopt." * Roger Leek, Chair, Roffey Park Institute, formerly SVP, Global HR, Fujitsu *"This book clearly and eloquently checks all the boxes required to become change-able organization. It is comprehensive in breadth and useful with checklists on actions to make agility happen." * Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan Partner, the RBL Group *"Highly recommended 'go to' guide on the agile organization and how to navigate the rapidly changing landscape to bring about meaningful transformation. The third edition brings more compelling practical insights and recommended actions to continue to be an invaluable resource for leaders, HR & OD practitioners and all those leading change. Already an essential reference and helpful guide for those in the NHS, this up to date contemporary edition will be greatly valued and relevant across all sectors and organizations. A must buy." * Karen Dumain, Leading Do OD, Head of OD Professional Development, NHS England *"Linda very ably manages to demystify what agility means in practical terms through sharing of experiences of organizations who have been on this journey, making a compelling argument for a strong link between agility and resilience as a recipe for success. The practical tips and checklists in the book pave the way for professionals embarking on work in this area." * Roshan Israni FCIPD, Deputy CEO, University and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) *"Linda's book provides a lucid guide for business leaders and HR practitioners alike in rapidly changing environments including pandemics, uncertain geopolitical landscapes, AI advancements and shifting worker expectations. Linda shows us how to stay ahead of the curve through organizational agility, achieved by engaged and resilient work cultures, more flexible people processes and innovation. A stimulating read." * Mira Bacelj, Director Human Resources, INTERPOL *"Agility has to be at the heart of business thinking in a rapidly changing and uncertain world. This book provides an insightful and comprehensive look at what agility really means, from strategy and leadership, to culture, people, and processes." * Peter Cheese, Chief Executive, CIPD *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Why go agile?; Chapter - 02: The resiliently agile organization; Chapter - 03: Agile strategizing; Chapter - 04: Agile linkages; Chapter - 05: Designing for agility; Chapter - 06: Agile implementation; Chapter - 07: Agile people processes; Chapter - 08: Nurturing employee engagement and resilience; Chapter - 09: HR’s role in building a high-performance work climate; Chapter - 10: Building a change-able culture; Chapter - 11: Agile leadership; Chapter - 12: Conclusion;

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Book SynopsisProfessor Julie Hodges is a leading international expert on change in organizations and is currently a Professor of Organizational Change at Durham University Business School, UK. Prior to this, she worked as a business consultant for over 20 years in several profit and non-profit organizations including PwC, Vertex and the UK British Council. She is the author of several books including Managing and Leading People through Organizational Change and Consultancy, Organizational Development and Change, both published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"The book focuses on how to achieve engagement and active participation of stakeholders with the organizational change. It introduces a cyclical business transformation framework and its associated principles, which I find particularly appealing as they offer practical guidance on how to establish a change management approach that prioritizes people over processes. Readers will also find the many case studies as a great source of insight that provide valuable lessons learned directly from the field. In essence, this book is an essential read for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of effecting successful, people-first change in our post-pandemic, fast-paced and hybrid world." * Peter Scheytt, Transformation Manager at Cognizant Netcentric, Munich, Germany *"People-Centric Organizational Change emerges as a beacon of accessible guidance for leaders navigating the post-pandemic and economic crisis era. Bringing us up to date with the impact of generative AI and geopolitical turmoil, the book not only acknowledges the external pressures we face but seamlessly integrates them into its framework, offering a comprehensive guide to managing change amidst adversity. With thought-provoking case-studies, chapter questions and prompts for turning strategy into action, this is not merely a book; it is a manifesto for a new era of leadership-one that recognizes the value of a people-centric approach in achieving lasting transformation." * Jaimie Brown, Senior Director Change Management, Medical Affairs EMEA M&D Communications & Change Management, Astellas, UK *"With a clear structure spanning from theory to practice, People-Centric Organizational Change guides readers through the complex challenges of involving people in transformation processes and preparing them for uncertainties. The selected case studies are like windows into reality, illustrating how theoretical approaches can be brought to life practically. For executives, change managers and all those working at the intersection of human dynamics and corporate development, as well as for those who not only lead changes but also shape them with meaning and sensitivity, it deserves a permanent place on the bookshelf." * Daniel Auwermann, TRAFO founder, Berlin, Germany *"Professor Julie Hodges presents the inescapable truth that people are at the core of business transformation. As a piece of work it is captivating, inspiring and just about perfect in the way it is done." * Kathy Gilbert, Executive Management Consultant, Australia *"In an environment where we strive to have our leaders ready for future skills, especially in the technology world, this book provides us with an answer - a people-centric approach. This book makes me a believer that equipping teams to cope, limiting pressure and using dialogue is at the heart of not only successfully leading transformations but also sustaining and improving operations. Any current or aspiring leader will benefit from reading this book. It will equip any leader with the ability to navigate the ambiguity and uncertainty that team members may feel during transformations." * Inga Grigaliunaite, Global Talent Development and Leadership Programs Lead, Dell Technologies Ireland *"In a landscape where outdated approaches struggle to address the complexity of change management amidst dynamic and chaotic situations, this book emerges as guidance. It recognizes that transformation is not a single linear event but a confluence of simultaneous initiatives, necessitating a focus on agility and adaptability. Dive into this compelling read to discover the essence of people-centric change management and equip yourself with the tools to navigate the intricate web of contemporary business transformation successfully." * Henry Harianto, Group Chief Information Officer, Meratus group, Indonesia *"This is a thought-provoking and well-rounded book on organisational change with people at the core! It brings to life some of the key challenges that we face on a daily basis, and as Head of Change, the principles provided reinforce many of the best practices that I follow but take these to another level by giving insightful case studies and examples." * Nic Purvis, Head of Change Management, Sage, UK *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Rationale for People-Centric Change; Chapter - 02: Why Engaging People in Business Change is Crucial; Chapter - 03: Engaging Stakeholders; Chapter - 04: Engaging Opposing Voices; Chapter - 05: Communication of Change; Chapter - 06: Change as an opportunity, not a threat; Chapter - 07: The role of Managers in Change; Chapter - 08: Wellbeing during Change; Chapter - 09: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Change; Chapter - 10: Fostering Collaboration; Chapter - 11: How to build a people-centric change strategy; Chapter - 12: Glossary and Further Reading

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Book SynopsisChia-Yu Kou-Barrett is an organizational behavior researcher. She formerly worked as a Lecturer at Cranfield School of Management and as an Assistant Professor at Smurfit Business School, University College Dublin. She has published in top-tier journals, co-authored book chapters and taught students across undergraduate, postgraduate, EMBA and UK apprenticeships Level 7 programs. Her work focuses on enhancing understanding of knowledge sharing and workplace dynamics.

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Book SynopsisAndy Swann is the Founder/ CEO of My Amazing Team, where he works around the world on unique, innovative and impactful innovation projects for some of the planet's largest organizations and biggest brands. Known as an expert on the connection between people, organizations and action. A regular media contributor, Swann has been featured on the BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox and many others. He also hosts The LifeWork Podcast and recently launched the weekly Give Out But Don't Give Up live show on YouTube.Trade Review"The principles set out in The Human Workplace are helpful for any company that emphasizes purpose and identity, connection with the company, each other and the community, as well as co-creation and two-way dialogue with employees. This is a helpful guide on how to grow by design." * Mark Levy, Airbnb's first Head of Employee Experience *"Andy Swann knows better than most that things just aren't that straightforward. Bringing his work at the coalface of organizational change with him, he leads us through the challenges, debunks the fads and offers practical and effective ways of not only coping with the challenges of the future but possibly even enjoying them." * Euan Semple, Author, Speaker and Business Strategist *"This book is pragmatic, relevant, current - it should be required reading for all leaders claiming "People are the most important thing to me" and selectively pointing at other companies saying "I want that one" without understanding the elements, i.e, people." * Andy Meikle, former Chief People Officer, JustGiving and Founder, Folk Consulting *"The Human Workplace offers a thoughtful and incisive examination of our complicated relationship with our work, its meaning and our attitudes. In this comprehensively researched book, Andy Swann considers the full scope of how we work, from the interpersonal to the networks and communities on which we rely, and how this is translating into today's society. In an age of digitization and artificial intelligence, Swann repeatedly finds that applying our shared humanity is the most important element of a high-performing workplace. From case studies to personal reflections, he explores engaging workplace comparisons and finds ingenuity at work in work. This book made me reconsider how we should shape the future of work and appreciate that it will be those who are constantly learning in our high-speed world that will deserve success for their teams and a resilient future for their organizations." * Tim Pointer, former HR Director, Dixons Carphone and Founder, Starboard Thinking *Table of Contents Section - 00: Introduction; Section - 01: Getting to grips with the basics; Section - 02: Building your structure; Section - 03: All about people; Section - 04: In all the right places; Section - 05: Turning it into action; Section - 06: Communications and technology; Section - 07: Getting there: making the change; Section - 08: Final thoughts;

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Book SynopsisRaisa Arvinen-Muondo works in HR management in Luanda, Angola. She has undertaken doctoral research at the University of Bedfordshire, on the career development of Angolan professionals within Western multinational organizations, focusing on the impact of experiences associated with international living.Stephen J Perkins is Dean of London Metropolitan Business School and a Visiting Research Fellow at Cass Business School. In addition to having served in several universities, he has held senior management posts in industry at times of transformational change and consulted with private and state-owned organizations internationally.Table of Contents Section - ONE: Introduction; Chapter - 00: Introduction – Stephen Perkins and Raisa Arvinen-Muondo; Section - TWO: Individuals at work under an employment relationship; Chapter - 01: Managing diverse identities at work – Janice Johnson and Christina Schwabenland; Chapter - 02: Perception, making decisions and people management – Raisa Arvinen-Muondo; Chapter - 03: Motivation at work: engagement and facilitation – Nahid Rozalin; Section - THREE: Employing human resources to work together for a purpose; Chapter - 04: Managing performance – Caroline Bolam and Sarah Jones; Chapter - 05: Leadership, communication and organizational effectiveness – Linda Holbeche; Chapter - 06: Talent management – Raisa Arvinen-Muondo and Qi Wei; Section - FOUR: Shifting contexts for organizational behaviour; Chapter - 07: Conflict, power and politics – Philip Davies and Rod Smith; Chapter - 08: Organizational culture – Eliot Lloyd; Chapter - 09: Managing organizational change – Faten Baddar Al-Husan and Konstantinos Kakavelakis; Chapter - 10: Creativity, innovation and the management of knowledge – Pauline Loewenberger; Section - FIVE: Summation and reflection; Chapter - 11: Coda: HRM and OB – accenting the social – Stephen Perkins and Raisa Arvinen-Muondo

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Book SynopsisThis primer offers MBA and other advanced students exposure to the basic theories and concepts of organizational behavior and management. Delivers the basic theories and concepts of organizational behavior and management in a concise format. Includes Guides for Managers'' which show how managers can apply these theories. Supplemental materials include exercises and cases. Covers topical issues such as diversity, technology and e-business. Executive edition of Tosi and Mero''s successful textbook, Managing Organizational Behavior (Blackwell Publishing, Fourth Edition, 2000 Trade Review"The authors provide a very readable integration of organizational behavior concepts and research findings illustrating the 'hard skills' in managing people. 'The Guides for Managers' included in each chapter offer valuable summaries for practice." Ronald Burke, York UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Block I Introduction 1 Managing Organizational Behavior 2 Basic Model of Behavior 4 The Context of Twenty-First-Century Organizational Behavior 5 The Field of Organizational Behavior 9 Managing Organizational Performance 14 What Do Managers Really Do? 15 Block II A Focus on the Individual 2 Personality and Individual Differences 20 Fundamentals of Personality 22 Personality in Organizational Settings 30 Ability 32 3 Attitudes and Accommodation to Work 37 Fundamentals of Work Attitudes 38 A Model of Attitudes 40 Attitudinal Consistency and Cognitive Dissonance 42 Socialization: Developing Work-Related Attitudes and Behaviors 44 Organizational Commitment and Accommodation 48 4 Individual Perception, Judgment, and Attribution 54 Fundamentals of Perception 55 Judgment Biases and Errors 58 Attribution Theory: Finding Causes of Behavior 60 Some Organizational Implications of Perceptual and Attributional Biases 64 5 Motivation and Performance 68 Motivation and Performance 69 The Fundamentals of Motivation and Performance 70 Motivation: The Content Theories 73 Motivation: The Process Theories 80 Block III The Context of Organizational Behavior 6 Group and Team Performance 94 The Fundamentals of Groups and Teams 96 Group Development 99 Team Effectiveness Issues 101 Group Processes 103 Group Dynamics 106 Social Influences on Behavior 109 Virtual Teams 110 7 Culture: National and Organizational 114 The Hofstede Model of National Culture 115 Organizational Consequences of National Cultural Differences 119 Organizational Culture 123 The Modal Personality of Top Management and Types of Organizational Cultures 131 Organizational Subcultures 133 Organizational Culture: Some Special Cases 134 8 Organizational Structure and Design 139 The Fundamentals of Organizational Structure 140 Organizations: The Effects of Technology and Markets 142 Formal Organizations: Design and Structure 149 Organizational Design Alternatives 150 Block IV Integrating Behavioral Theory into Effective Management and Leadership 9 Managing Performance: The Influence of Technology and Knowledge 162 The Context of Performance Management 164 Task Specialists: Managing their Performance 168 Managing Knowledge Workers 175 10 Conflict 183 The Nature of Conflict 185 Diagnosing Conflict 191 Individual Responses to Conflict 194 Improving Organizational Response to Conflict 198 11 Decision-Making 204 Characteristics of the Decision-Making Process 206 Models of Decision-Making 207 Improving Individual Decision-Making 210 Improving Group Decision-Making 213 Social Influences on Group Decision-Making 217 12 Power and Politics in Organizations 222 A Model of Influence Processes in Organizations 223 Acquiring and Maintaining Organizationally Based Influence 230 Acquiring and Maintaining Personal-Based Influence 235 Organizational Politics 238 13 Leadership 247 Trait Approaches to Leadership 249 Behavioral Approaches to Leadership 250 Contingency Theories of Leadership 253 Process Theories of Leadership 259 Substitutes for Leadership 262 14 Organizational Change 268 How our Work Life is Changing 269 Stages of Successful Change 271 Resistance to Change 273 Helping Individuals Cope with Change 278 Organizational Development 281 Name Index 286 Subject Index 291

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Book SynopsisStress: A Brief History is a lively, accessible, and detailed examination of the origins of the field of stress research. First concise, accessible, academically grounded book on the origins of the concept of stress. Explores different theories and models of stress such as the psychosomatic approach, homeostasis, and general adaptation syndrome. Discusses the work and intriguing contributions of key researchers in the field such as Walter Cannon, Hans Selye, Harold Wolff, and Richard Lazarus. Explains the origins of key concepts in stress such as stressful life events, the coronary-prone personality, and appraisals and coping. Culminates in a discussion of what makes a good theory and what obligations stress researchers have to those whose working lives they study. Trade Review"Mental health problems and stress-related disorders are often the cause of early death. Cary Cooper's and Philip Dewe's book is a fascinating and highly readable account of the long and difficult journey to this insight. I recommend it strongly." Lennart Levi, MD, PhD, Emeritus Professor, Division of Stress Research, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden "an informative and concise summary of landmarks in the history of stress research, with themes originating from over a hundred years of contributions to the field ... this book carries more than enough information for one to appreciate the origins of an exciting and necessary field." Andi Yi-An Shih, Ph.D. Candidate, University of British Colombia. Stress and Health, 20, 239-40, 2004 "This must be the definitive book on the history of stress, written by specialists in organisational psychology and behaviour...Work stress is given a chapter on its own , and the conclusion asks what we mean by stress and how research on the topic can be pursued." Scientific and Medical Network Review, Summer 2005Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. 1. From Early Beginnings to the 20th Century. Introduction. Hooke’s Law and the Engineering Analogy. The 18th Century and Beyond. Summary of Themes from the 18th and 19th Century. 2. The 20th Century – The Early Years. The Emergence of the School of Functionalism. Fatigue and Mental Hygiene. Psychosomatic Medicine and the contribution of Walter Cannon. Hans Selye. The Concept of Non-Specificity. General Adaptation Syndrome. Eustress, Distress, Overstress and Hyperstress. Physiological Aspects of Stress. The Work of Harold Wolff. The Protective Reaction. Summary of the First half of the 20th Century. 3. From the 1950s to Richard Lazarus. Stress in the 1950s and 1960s. Stressful Life Events. The Social Readjustment Scale. Daily Hassles and Uplifts and the Debate that Followed. The Debate: Critical Life Events Versus Hassles and Uplifts. Personality and Type A Behavior Patterns. Towards the Study of Individual Differences. A Return to the 1950s and 1960s and a change in Focus. The History of Stress in Sweden. The Origins of Organizational Psychology. The Rise of Ergonomics/Human Factors. Summary. 4. The Work of Richard Lazarus. Introduction. The Beginnings. The Berkeley Stress and Coping Project. A Historical Look at Appraisal. The Nature of Appraisals and the debate that Followed. Lazarus and the process of Coping. Ways of Coping Questionnaire. Lazarus and Emotions. Summary. 5. Work Stress and Occupational Health Psychology. Introduction. Work Stress. Role Conflict, Role Ambiguity and the Search for Causes of Work Stress. Beyond Role Conflict, Ambiguity and Overload. Early Research Frameworks and Identifying Strains. Toward an Integrated Model of Work Stress. Work Stress and Coping. From Coping to the Self Help Years to Stress Management. Occupational Health Psychology. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Summary. 6. What Do We Mean by Stress: From the Past to the Future. Introduction. From the Past to the Future. What does History add to Our Understanding of Stress?. Searching for the Organizing Concept of the future. Distinguishing Between Description and Meaning. Why Stress? Fulfilling Our moral Responsibility. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisStress: A Brief History is a lively, accessible, and detailed examination of the origins of the field of stress research. First concise, accessible, academically grounded book on the origins of the concept of stress. Explores different theories and models of stress such as the psychosomatic approach, homeostasis, and general adaptation syndrome. Discusses the work and intriguing contributions of key researchers in the field such as Walter Cannon, Hans Selye, Harold Wolff, and Richard Lazarus. Explains the origins of key concepts in stress such as stressful life events, the coronary-prone personality, and appraisals and coping. Culminates in a discussion of what makes a good theory and what obligations stress researchers have to those whose working lives they study. Trade Review"Mental health problems and stress-related disorders are often the cause of early death. Cary Cooper's and Philip Dewe's book is a fascinating and highly readable account of the long and difficult journey to this insight. I recommend it strongly." Lennart Levi, MD, PhD, Emeritus Professor, Division of Stress Research, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden "an informative and concise summary of landmarks in the history of stress research, with themes originating from over a hundred years of contributions to the field ... this book carries more than enough information for one to appreciate the origins of an exciting and necessary field." Andi Yi-An Shih, Ph.D. Candidate, University of British Colombia. Stress and Health, 20, 239-40, 2004 "This must be the definitive book on the history of stress, written by specialists in organisational psychology and behaviour...Work stress is given a chapter on its own , and the conclusion asks what we mean by stress and how research on the topic can be pursued." Scientific and Medical Network Review, Summer 2005Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. 1. From Early Beginnings to the 20th Century. Introduction. Hooke’s Law and the Engineering Analogy. The 18th Century and Beyond. Summary of Themes from the 18th and 19th Century. 2. The 20th Century – The Early Years. The Emergence of the School of Functionalism. Fatigue and Mental Hygiene. Psychosomatic Medicine and the contribution of Walter Cannon. Hans Selye. The Concept of Non-Specificity. General Adaptation Syndrome. Eustress, Distress, Overstress and Hyperstress. Physiological Aspects of Stress. The Work of Harold Wolff. The Protective Reaction. Summary of the First half of the 20th Century. 3. From the 1950s to Richard Lazarus. Stress in the 1950s and 1960s. Stressful Life Events. The Social Readjustment Scale. Daily Hassles and Uplifts and the Debate that Followed. The Debate: Critical Life Events Versus Hassles and Uplifts. Personality and Type A Behavior Patterns. Towards the Study of Individual Differences. A Return to the 1950s and 1960s and a change in Focus. The History of Stress in Sweden. The Origins of Organizational Psychology. The Rise of Ergonomics/Human Factors. Summary. 4. The Work of Richard Lazarus. Introduction. The Beginnings. The Berkeley Stress and Coping Project. A Historical Look at Appraisal. The Nature of Appraisals and the debate that Followed. Lazarus and the process of Coping. Ways of Coping Questionnaire. Lazarus and Emotions. Summary. 5. Work Stress and Occupational Health Psychology. Introduction. Work Stress. Role Conflict, Role Ambiguity and the Search for Causes of Work Stress. Beyond Role Conflict, Ambiguity and Overload. Early Research Frameworks and Identifying Strains. Toward an Integrated Model of Work Stress. Work Stress and Coping. From Coping to the Self Help Years to Stress Management. Occupational Health Psychology. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Summary. 6. What Do We Mean by Stress: From the Past to the Future. Introduction. From the Past to the Future. What does History add to Our Understanding of Stress?. Searching for the Organizing Concept of the future. Distinguishing Between Description and Meaning. Why Stress? Fulfilling Our moral Responsibility. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisCreating, adapting to, and exploiting change is inherently entrepreneurial. To survive and prosper under conditions of change, firms must develop the dynamic capabilities to create, extend, and modify the ways in which they operate. The capacity of an organization to create, extend, or modify its resource base is vital. Since the concept of dynamic capabilities was first introduced, much research has elaborated the initial idea. This important book by Constance Helfat and her team of leading scholars provides a timely focus on in-depth examples of corporate dynamic capabilities. Examining these in the different contexts of alliances, acquisitions, and management, the book gives students and researchers a succinct, up-to-date definition of dynamic capabilities and the strategic management theories around them.Table of ContentsList of Figures vi Notes on Contributors vii Preface xi 1. Dynamic Capabilities: Foundations 1 2. Managers, Markets, and Dynamic Capabilities 19 3. Dynamic Capabilities and Organizational Processes 30 4. Executives, Dynamic Capabilities, and Strategic Change 46 5. Relational Capabilities: Drivers and Implications 65 6. Acquisition-Based Dynamic Capabilities 80 7. Firm Growth and Dynamic Capabilities 100 8. Dynamic Capabilities: Future Paths and Possibilities 115 Glossary of Terms 121 List of Company Examples 123 References 124 Author Index 138 Subject Index 142

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Book SynopsisCreating, adapting to, and exploiting change is inherently entrepreneurial. To survive and prosper under conditions of change, firms must develop the dynamic capabilities to create, extend, and modify the ways in which they operate. The capacity of an organization to create, extend, or modify its resource base is vital. Since the concept of dynamic capabilities was first introduced, much research has elaborated the initial idea. This important book by Constance Helfat and her team of leading scholars provides a timely focus on in-depth examples of corporate dynamic capabilities. Examining these in the different contexts of alliances, acquisitions, and management, the book gives students and researchers a succinct, up-to-date definition of dynamic capabilities and the strategic management theories around them.Table of ContentsNotes on Authors. Foreword. 1. Dynamic Capabilities: Foundations. 2. Managers, Markets, and Dynamic Capabilities. 3. Dynamic Capabilities and Organizational Processes. 4. Executives, Dynamic Capabilities, and Strategic Change. 5. Relational Capabilities: Drivers and Implications. 6. Acquisition-Based Dynamic Capabilities. 7. Firm Growth and Dynamic Capabilities. 8. Dynamic Capabilities: Future Paths and Possibilities. Glossary of Terms. List of Case Examples. References. Author Index. Subject Index

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Book SynopsisPerformance Management presents an end-to-end practical model of effective performance management that shows how to develop and implement performance management systems that yield bottom line results. Practical step by step guidance and examples Realities associated with implementing best practices and avoiding common pitfalls Jobs and circumstances where common practices will and will not work well Proven approaches from leading organizations Insights for everyone involved in performance management through senior leadership Trade Review"There have been many debates over the decades about the best format for rating scales .. .Pulakos presents the more important arguments on these matters in a way most readers will comprehend. Pulakos’s comprehensive system begins with specifying organizational objectives and then moves down through each level. The primary audience is not psychologists so much as human resources staff and the managers who must be responsible for developing, implementing, and defending a performance management system. It should be invaluable to those who are developing a system and overseeing training on its use. For the student audience, it will provide a practical perspective that is often missing from their training." (PsycCritiques, October 2009) "Dr. Pulakos is one of the foremost experts on the practical application of performance management approaches. Based on her extensive expertise in this area she presents a down-to-earth, pragmatic approach that focuses on what you need to do to gain the best value from performance management and make your process work effectively. This book is useful for everyone involved in performance management -- executives, managers, and human resources professionals." Dr. Nancy Rotchford, Director, Associate Assessment Worldwide, Ingram Micro, Inc. "Elaine Pulakos provides an extremely insightful and useful book, the best ever written, to guide organizations in the design or redesign of their performance management systems. It emphasizes both strategic and tactical issues, with innumerable tips, best practices, and examples as guides to action." Herbert G. Heneman III, Dickson-Bascom Professor Emeritus in Business, University of Wisconsin-Madison "Practical, user friendly, and highly engaging, this book reflects the author's considerable experience in designing, and, just as importantly, implementing performance management systems that yield tangible results." Wayne F. Cascio, US Bank Term Professor of Management, The Business School, University of Colorado Denver “Pulakos provides the best information we have concerning research on performance management systems, and combines it with a list of “best practices” to guide every step along the way. But what really sets this book apart is that Pulakos then adds another layer and discusses the practical issues that may serve to limit exactly what a company can do in this area. She then goes even one step further and includes a series of training exercises to help guide the manager on how to develop and implement systems for performance management.” Angelo S. DeNisi, Dean, A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University PRAISE FOR PAGE ON BACK: TO INCLUDE ALL QUOTES ABOVE, AS WELL AS FULL TEXT OF FOLLOWING: FULL TEXT OF ANGELO S. DENISI'S PUFF: "Anyone interested in designing and implementing a performance management system will be well served if they begin by consulting a new book entitled “Performance Management: A New Approach for Driving Business Results” by Elaine Pulakos. Pulakos provides the best information we have concerning research on performance management systems, and combines it with a list of “best practices” to guide every step along the way. But what really sets this book part is that Pulakos then adds another layer and discusses the practical issues that may serve to limit exactly what a company can do in this area. She then goes even one step further and includes a series of training exercises to help guide the manager on how to develop and implement systems for performance management – not just performance appraisal – but the art of using appraisal information to help improve individual and organizational performance. This book is clearly written, practically oriented and yet based on scientific research. Stated simply, this is one of the finest examples of adapting scientific research for practice that I have seen anywhere." Angelo S. DeNisi, Dean, A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane UniversityTable of ContentsSeries Preface. Preface. Part I. A Primer on Performance Management. 01. The Truth About Performance Management. 02. How Did We Arrive at Today’s Best Practices?. Part II. How to Design and Implement a Successful Performance Management Process. 03. Getting Started. 04. A Model Performance Management Process. 05. Performance Management System Implementation. Part III: How to Develop Solid Performance Measures. 06. Legal Requirements. 07. Developing Objectives and Measuring Results. 08. Developing Behavioral Performance Standards. 09. Conclusion. Reference Notes.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents an evidence-based best practice approach to the design, development, and operation of formal mentoring programs within organizations. It includes practical tools and resources that organizations can use such as training exercises, sample employee development plans, and mentoring contracts. Case studies from organizations with successful mentoring programs illustrate various principles (e.g., how the mentoring program is aligned with other organizational systems) and suggest best practice contemporary strategies.Table of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Planning and Providing Infrastructure. Chapter 3. Participant Recruitment and Selection. Chapter 4. Matching Mentors and Protégés. Chapter 5. Training. Chapter 6. Mentoring Structure and Processes. Chapter 7. Monitoring and Program Evaluation. Afterword. References. Appendices

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Book SynopsisThis book presents an evidence-based best practice approach to the design, development, and operation of formal mentoring programs within organizations. It includes practical tools and resources that organizations can use such as training exercises, sample employee development plans, and mentoring contracts. Case studies from organizations with successful mentoring programs illustrate various principles (e.g., how the mentoring program is aligned with other organizational systems) and suggest best practice contemporary strategies.Table of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Planning and Providing Infrastructure. Chapter 3. Participant Recruitment and Selection. Chapter 4. Matching Mentors and Protégés. Chapter 5. Training. Chapter 6. Mentoring Structure and Processes. Chapter 7. Monitoring and Program Evaluation. Afterword. References. Appendices

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Book SynopsisDeveloping Women Leaders answers the question How do we best develop women leaders? with practical solutions drawn from current literature and the author's personal interviews with high-achievers in major US companies and universities. Presents research-based, practical solutions to help people in organizations develop talented women Describes what organizations and individuals need to know about leadership competencies, personality, and leadership styles Explains gender-related issues that affect the behaviors of both women and men at work Integrates first-hand accounts by high-achieving women and men from major US companies and universities about their leadership experiences Separate chapters addressed to CEOs and Human Resource executives, managers, and women offer practical suggestions to implement in their organizations, using examples from some ''best practice'' companies Has relevancTrade Review"Valerio leaves the reader with some thought provoking questions as to where we go from here. In short, the book is an important read for anybody committed to developing and harnessing women's leadership talent." (Work, Employment & Society, 21 November 2011) "The book has relevance across the range of all organizations including major companies, academic institutions and non-profit organizations. It has significance for every aspect of society - business, government, law, families, careers, and health.” (Publicnet.co.uk, November 2009) Table of ContentsSeries Editor’s Preface Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Historical and Current Contexts for Women’s Leadership 1. Introduction How This Book Is Organized How to Use This Book Most Effectively Your Role in Developing Women’s Leadership 2. Why Women’s Leadership Today Invites Questions and Requires Answers Recent History Key Historical Events from the 1920s to the 1960s Present Realities Metaphors through Time: From Concrete Wall to Glass Ceiling to Labyrinth Driving Forces Behind Organizational Change More Women in the Workforce than Ever Before Women’s Educational Attainment Women as Corporate Officers: The Current Situation Women Leaders Are a Driving Force for Powering Business Generations in the Workforce Work–life Integration – Shared by Both Genders Summary 3. What Women and Men Need To Know About Leadership and Its Development What Does Leadership Research Reveal About the Behavior of Effective Leaders? Leadership Competencies Why Use Leadership Competencies? Personality Traits Associated with Leadership Ethics Leadership Styles Transformational and Transactional Leadership Women as Transformational Leaders What Are Some Effective Leadership Development Practices? Challenging Job Assignments Coaching Mentoring Leadership Development Programs Summary Part II: Practical Suggestions for Organizations, Managers, and Women 4. CEOs and Human Resource Executives Can Develop Talented Women Diversity and Inclusion and the Creation of Wealth What CEOs and HR Executives Can Do Fairness Issues Leadership Development Career Design Summary 5. What Managers Can Do To Develop Talented Women Social-Relational Contexts at Work Best Practices in Talent Management Stereotypical Perceptions Gender Stereotypes Stereotypes about Men and Women Why Is It Critical for Managers to Understand Gender Stereotypes? What the Research Tells Us The Double Bind for Women The Double Standard Women’s Competence Questioned Resistance to Women’s Leadership Both Men and Women Internalize Gender Stereotypes What Can Managers Do? Ensuring Fair Performance Evaluations Women’s Networks Mentoring Coaching Dual-Gender Actions Become More Aware of How Gender Biases Influence Your Decisions Help Female Managers Develop Their Networks Endorse the Authority of Female Leaders Send Talented Women to Both Internal and External Training Programs Give Women Challenging Job Assignments with Sufficient Support Steer Clear of the Glass Cliff Balance the Numbers of Men and Women on Teams Actions by Men Ask Questions to Understand the Perspective of Women Overcome the Reluctance to Provide Women with Feedback About Their Performance Champion Women’s Leadership Development Actions by Women Share Experiences with Other Women Recognize the Wide Range of Diversity among Women Provide Realistic Feedback Summary 6. What Women Can Do To Develop Themselves The Importance of Seeking Feedback The Importance of Reflection What Can Women Do? Join a Women’s Network Ask For What You Want Enhance Your Influence by Combining Competence with Warmth Seek High Visibility and Line Assignments Find Mentors Seek External Stretch Assignments Ask for an Executive Coach Attend Both Internal and External Development Programs Summary Part III: Present and Future Leadership 7. In the Words of Some of Today’s Leaders 8. What Does the Future Hold? Changes at the Individual, Organizational and Societal Levels Change at the Individual Level Change at the Organizational Level Change at the Societal Level Questions for Practitioners and Researchers What Makes the Present Different from the Past? Notes References and Further Readings Index

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Book SynopsisDeveloping Women Leaders answers the question How do we best develop women leaders? with practical solutions drawn from current literature and the author's personal interviews with high-achievers in major US companies and universities. Presents research-based, practical solutions to help people in organizations develop talented women Describes what organizations and individuals need to know about leadership competencies, personality, and leadership styles Explains gender-related issues that affect the behaviors of both women and men at work Integrates first-hand accounts by high-achieving women and men from major US companies and universities about their leadership experiences Separate chapters addressed to CEOs and Human Resource executives, managers, and women offer practical suggestions to implement in their organizations, using examples from some ''best practice'' companies Has relevancTrade Review"Valerio leaves the reader with some thought provoking questions as to where we go from here. In short, the book is an important read for anybody committed to developing and harnessing women's leadership talent." (Work, Employment & Society, 21 November 2011) "The book has relevance across the range of all organizations including major companies, academic institutions and non-profit organizations. It has significance for every aspect of society - business, government, law, families, careers, and health.” (Publicnet.co.uk, November 2009) Table of ContentsSeries Editor’s Preface Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Historical and Current Contexts for Women’s Leadership 1. Introduction How This Book Is Organized How to Use This Book Most Effectively Your Role in Developing Women’s Leadership 2. Why Women’s Leadership Today Invites Questions and Requires Answers Recent History Key Historical Events from the 1920s to the 1960s Present Realities Metaphors through Time: From Concrete Wall to Glass Ceiling to Labyrinth Driving Forces Behind Organizational Change More Women in the Workforce than Ever Before Women’s Educational Attainment Women as Corporate Officers: The Current Situation Women Leaders Are a Driving Force for Powering Business Generations in the Workforce Work–life Integration – Shared by Both Genders Summary 3. What Women and Men Need To Know About Leadership and Its Development What Does Leadership Research Reveal About the Behavior of Effective Leaders? Leadership Competencies Why Use Leadership Competencies? Personality Traits Associated with Leadership Ethics Leadership Styles Transformational and Transactional Leadership Women as Transformational Leaders What Are Some Effective Leadership Development Practices? Challenging Job Assignments Coaching Mentoring Leadership Development Programs Summary Part II: Practical Suggestions for Organizations, Managers, and Women 4. CEOs and Human Resource Executives Can Develop Talented Women Diversity and Inclusion and the Creation of Wealth What CEOs and HR Executives Can Do Fairness Issues Leadership Development Career Design Summary 5. What Managers Can Do To Develop Talented Women Social-Relational Contexts at Work Best Practices in Talent Management Stereotypical Perceptions Gender Stereotypes Stereotypes about Men and Women Why Is It Critical for Managers to Understand Gender Stereotypes? What the Research Tells Us The Double Bind for Women The Double Standard Women’s Competence Questioned Resistance to Women’s Leadership Both Men and Women Internalize Gender Stereotypes What Can Managers Do? Ensuring Fair Performance Evaluations Women’s Networks Mentoring Coaching Dual-Gender Actions Become More Aware of How Gender Biases Influence Your Decisions Help Female Managers Develop Their Networks Endorse the Authority of Female Leaders Send Talented Women to Both Internal and External Training Programs Give Women Challenging Job Assignments with Sufficient Support Steer Clear of the Glass Cliff Balance the Numbers of Men and Women on Teams Actions by Men Ask Questions to Understand the Perspective of Women Overcome the Reluctance to Provide Women with Feedback About Their Performance Champion Women’s Leadership Development Actions by Women Share Experiences with Other Women Recognize the Wide Range of Diversity among Women Provide Realistic Feedback Summary 6. What Women Can Do To Develop Themselves The Importance of Seeking Feedback The Importance of Reflection What Can Women Do? Join a Women’s Network Ask For What You Want Enhance Your Influence by Combining Competence with Warmth Seek High Visibility and Line Assignments Find Mentors Seek External Stretch Assignments Ask for an Executive Coach Attend Both Internal and External Development Programs Summary Part III: Present and Future Leadership 7. In the Words of Some of Today’s Leaders 8. What Does the Future Hold? Changes at the Individual, Organizational and Societal Levels Change at the Individual Level Change at the Organizational Level Change at the Societal Level Questions for Practitioners and Researchers What Makes the Present Different from the Past? Notes References and Further Readings Index

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Book SynopsisOtiginally published in 1975. At the time that Louis Galambos published The Public Image of Big Business in America in 1975, America had matured into a bureaucratic state. The expression of the military-industrial complex and big business grew so pervasive that the postwar United States was defined in large part by its citizens' participation in large-scale organizational structures. Noticing this development, Galambos maintains that the single most significant phenomenon in modern American history is the emergence of giant, complex organizations. Today, bureaucratic organizations influence the day-to-day lives of most Americansthey gather taxes, regulate businesses, provide services, administer welfare, provide education, and on and on. These organizations are defined by their hierarchical structure in which the power of decision-making is allotted according to abstract rules that create impersonal scenarios. Bureaucracies have developed as a result of technological changes in the secTable of ContentsList of TablesList of FiguresAcknowledgmentsPart I. Context and MethodChapter 1. The Large-Scale Organization in Modern America Chapter 2. Research Technique: Content Analysis Described and Debated Part II. First Generation: A Study in the Sources of ConflictChapter 3. An Uneasy Equilibrium, 1879-1892 Chapter 4. Crisis, 1893-1901Part III. Second Generation: A Study in the Process of AccommodationChapter 5. The Progressive Cycle, 1902-1914 Chapter 6. War and the Corporate Culture, 1915-1919 Part IV. Third Generation: A Study in the Anatomy of EquilibriumChapter 7. Continuity and Change, 1920-1929 Chapter 8. Toward a Stable Equilibrium, 1930-1940 Part V. Conclusions, Speculations, and AfterwordChapter 9. The Middle Cultures and the Organizational Revolution Appendix Notes Index

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Book Synopsis This book provides consulting psychologists, managers, and human resources personnel with easy-to-use, evidence-based strategies for providing effective feedback to improve communication and performance in the workplace. Feedback is an essential part of communication, coaching, management, and human resource practices. Yet the essential elements that make feedback more effective often fail to go beyond the pages of academic journal articles and into the workplace where they could greatly improve communication and performance. This book is an easy-to-use resource that applies classic and current research findings to create actionable, evidence-based tactics that consulting psychologists, consultants, managers, and HR personnel can use to improve feedback exchanges in any work environment. The authors present a simple and straightforward model of the feedback process that includes four critical elements that can make or break a feedback exchange: Trade Review“Whatever managerial role you serve as a psychologist, this book will strengthen your supervisory, consultative, and training skills. The authors are well attuned to virtually every factor that constitutes feedback, be it the characteristics of the feedback provider and recipient, communication style, when and how feedback is given, and the influence of power-hierarchy on feedback effectiveness. And as the book makes eminently clear, performance feedback works best when the people involved like, trust and respect each other, a definitive admonition if there ever was one.” – New England Psychologist “Well-written, comprehensive, and accessible.” - PsycCRITIQUESTable of ContentsSeries Editor's ForewordRodney L. LowmanAcknowledgmentsIntroduction Laying the Foundation: Classic Models of Feedback in Organizations How Feedback and Goals Drive Behavior: Control Theory Getting to the Point: The Feedback Message Feedback Delivery and the Role of the Feedback Provider Perception Is Reality: The Role of Individual Differences in the Feedback Process Context Matters The Role of Feedback in Human Capital and Talent Management Processes Recommendations for Practice and Directions for Future Research Recommendations for Further ReadingReferencesIndexAbout the Authors

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Book SynopsisThis text provides conceptual and operational descriptions of the major theories in and strategic approaches to the field of organizational and systems change. Organizational and systems change, a primary focus for many consulting psychologists and otherprofessional consultants, requires a subtle knowledge of human organizations, cultures, and societies. This bookdescribes a variety of strategies and principles involved in O/SC, including general systems theory, chaos and complexity theory, organizational development and change management, organizational and personal learning, psychodynamics and covert processes, and emerging areas of interest including the integration of positive psychology, appreciative inquiry, behavioral theory, and neuropsychology into the practice of O/SC. Essential Strategies for Organizational and Systems Change offers a broad and comprehensive treatment of the research behind and challenges involved in motivating anTable of ContentsSeries Editor’s Foreword Rodney L. Lowman Dedication and Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Philosophical and Historical Foundation of Organizational and Systems Change Chapter 2. Organizations as Systems Chapter 3. Lewinian, Organization Development, and Change Management Chapter 4. Leading and Managing Radical Change Chapter 5. Covert Processes in Human Affairs Chapter 6. Learning-Based Change Chapter 7. Positive Psychology, Behaviorism, and Neuropsychology and the Future of Organizational and Systems Change References Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisSomething's Got to Give is a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by employees and employers as they try to respond the increasing demands of eldercare, childcare, and work.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Chapter One: The Perfect Storm: Caregiving in Canada and Other Western Economies Chapter Two: Profiling Canadian Caregivers: Who are they? What do they do? Why do they do it? Chapter Three: Too Much To Do in Too Little Time: Balancing Caregiving, Employment and Childcare Chapter Four: And so? Impact of Caregiving on Employees Who Provide Care Chapter Five: And so? Impact of Caregiving on the Organizational "Bottom Line" Chapter Six: Surviving (Even Thriving On) the "Rollercoaster Ride From Hell": Coping with Caregiver Strain Chapter Seven: I'll Get By With a Little Help From My Friends: Coping with Caregiver Strain Chapter Eight: A Call to Action

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Book SynopsisDebunking the myths around the current economic belief systems, this book reveals how mainstream perspectives work for the benefit of the organised money establishment, while causing all manner of destructions and inequalities which work against the common good. It offers a refreshingly simple business strategy model for a truly sustainable future.Table of ContentsPart 1 ~ Where Are We Now? The ‘Witchcraft’ and ‘Institutional Truths’ of Neoclassical Belief ‘Old Enemies of Peace’: Constituents of Organised Money Resulting Profound Wrongs, Destructions, Inequalities and Frauds Part 2 ~ Where Do We Want to Get To? Democratic Commitments to Sustainable Progression Part 3 ~ How Do We Get There? Real People – Engines of Enterprise Organisational Systems and Their Coordination Organisational Systems Interactions with the Real Economy Part 4 ~ Action Systemic Action for Progression without Destruction Part 5 ~ How Are We Doing? Measures of Real Progression

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Book SynopsisDebunking the myths around the current economic belief systems, this book reveals how mainstream perspectives work for the benefit of the organised money establishment, while causing all manner of destructions and inequalities which work against the common good. It offers a refreshingly simple business strategy model for a truly sustainable future.Table of ContentsPart 1 ~ Where Are We Now? The ‘Witchcraft’ and ‘Institutional Truths’ of Neoclassical Belief ‘Old Enemies of Peace’: Constituents of Organised Money Resulting Profound Wrongs, Destructions, Inequalities and Frauds Part 2 ~ Where Do We Want to Get To? Democratic Commitments to Sustainable Progression Part 3 ~ How Do We Get There? Real People – Engines of Enterprise Organisational Systems and Their Coordination Organisational Systems Interactions with the Real Economy Part 4 ~ Action Systemic Action for Progression without Destruction Part 5 ~ How Are We Doing? Measures of Real Progression

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