Positive Psychology and Change

About the author
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements

Chapter One: The Legacy Of Twentieth Century Idea About Organisational Change
Introduction
A Changing World
The Roots Of Many Change Models
Legacy Thinking About Organisational Change
The Legacy Beliefs Of Lewin And Taylor In Our Understanding Of Organisational Change
Conclusion

Chapter Two: The Challenge Of Leadership
Introduction
Should Decisiveness Be The Priority In Leaders?
The Need To Make A Difference
What Does Shifting The Organizational Metaphor Mean For Leaders?
New Definition Of Leadership
Doing Leadership Differently
Characteristics Of A New Leadership Style
Conclusion

Chapter Three: Helping People Engage Positively With Imposed Change
Introduction
Unintended Consequences Of Imposed Change
Understanding The Psychological Impact Of Imposed Change On People
Accessing Psychological Resources To Increase Efficacy And Resilience.
Conclusion

Chapter Four: How The Methodologies Described Later Approach Organisations And Change
Introduction
Key Factors That Create Living Human System Learning And Change
Distinctive Features Of Co–Creative Approaches To Change
Principles Of Practice For Achieving Change In Living Human Systems
Conclusion

Chapter 5: Using Positive Psychology To Achieve Change At The Team And Individual Level
Introduction
Principles
Positive And Appreciative Practices
Conclusion

Chapter Six: Appreciative Inquiry
Introduction
Process
Purpose
Recommended Use
Key Ideas
Critical Success Factors
Key Skills
Background And History
When To Use And Counter–Indications
Conclusion

Chapter Seven: World Café
Introduction
The Process
Purpose
Recommended Use
Key Ideas
Critical Success Factors
Key Skills
Background And History
Conclusion

Chapter 8: Open Space
Introduction
Purpose
Process
Recommended Use
Key Ideas
Critical Success Factors
Key Skills
Background And History
Conclusion

Chapter Nine: Simu–Real
Introduction
Purpose
The Process
Recommended Use
Key Ideas
Critical Success Factors
Key Skills
Background And History
Long–Term Effects
When To Use And Counter–Indications

Chapter 10. Pulling It All Together
Introduction
Rise Of Planned Change Approaches
Co–Creative Approaches To Change
Feature Of Co–Created Change
Linking, Theory, Research And Practice
Time For Something Different
Blended Interventions General Principles For Bringing Emergent Change Insights To Planned Change Projects
POSITIVE: The Whole Strengths Spectrum Approach To Change
Conclusion
References
Index