Practicing Organization Development: A Guide for Leading Change

by William J. Rothwell (Editor), Jacqueline M. Stavros (Editor), Roland L. Sullivan (Editor)

Completely revised, this new edition of the classic book offers contributions from experts in the field (Warner Burke, David Campbell, Chris Worley, David Jamieson, Kim Cameron, Michael Beer, Edgar Schein, Gibb Dyer, and Margaret Wheatley) and provides a road map through each episode of change facilitation. This updated edition features new chapters on positive change, leadership transformation, sustainability, and globalization. In addition, it includes exhibits, activities, instruments, and case studies, as well as an instructor's guide and supplemental materials on accompanying Website. This resource is written for OD practitioners, consultants, and scholars.

704 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

William J. Rothwell is professor of Workplace Learning and Performance at Pennsylvania State University and President of Rothwell & Associates, a business consultancy.

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hands-down the best textbook I have ever read. It was required reading for my Masters of Organization Development program, and I know I will keep it to use as my OD bible. It covers a broad range of topics in OD - from the OD change process to self-mastery to OD's role in M&As and whole system transformation. Chock-full of useful info!