I am thinking that after tonight's class as afterwards we should be going out and starting our observations of an organization. After reading the material and talking about what to look for in class I am more intimidated about the process than I would have if I had gone blindly. I think I am nervous about the process because now I know how much I don't know!
So, what have I learned so far? What are some of the things I should look for?
Lewin's leadership styles, field thoery, and whole picture
Think about how he says that one cannot understand an organization unless you try to change it - I so get this now as I have made changes in my organization!
Schon's learning systems - double loop and organizational leraning and refelction action to professional activiity.
Cooperrider's appreciative inquiry as presented by Bushe in his article about changing social sytems.
Schein's organizational culture.
And all that has been discussed in class:
Look for technology, values, behaviors, beliefs and value of what is important (unspoken norms)
Shared meaning
Symbols, rituals, ceremonies, stories, routines
AND how it ties in with our other class about leading a learning organization!
Boleman and Deal's four frames: structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. Also, how making the organization as simple as possible, but no simpler. Key characteristics: organizations are complex, surprising, deceptive, and ambiguous!
Peter Senge's definition of a learning organzation - these organziations are flexible, adaptive, and productive. They will excel during rapid change.
Oh boy, I guess it is time to jump in!
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