New Science as a Model for Organizational Development David S. Walonick, Ph.D. The world is changing. The deterioration of structure is apparent where ever we look. The old ways of doing things no longer works. Rapidly expanding technology has irreversibly altered the world in ways which we are still tying to understood. We have entered a new era characterized by the proliferation of information.New scientific discoveries are forcing us to re-examine many of our basic assumptions about society … [Read more...] about New Science as a Model for Organizational Development – Walonick
Promoting Human Creativity – Walonick
Promoting Human Creativity David S. Walonick, Ph.D. Defining creativityHow do we define creativity? The most frequent answers are "new", "unique". "different", and "better". The dictionary provides little assistance: "creativity: the ability to create". Creativity consultant Joyce Wycoff (1991) defines creativity as "new and useful". Creativity is the act of "seeing things that everyone around us sees while making connections that no on else has made." (p. 22)At the other end of the … [Read more...] about Promoting Human Creativity – Walonick
An Overview of Organizational Leadership and Management – Walonick
An Overview of Organizational Leadership and Management David S. Walonick, Ph.D.PowerThe quest for power has dominated human history. One of the earliest works on the management of power was written by Niccolo Machiavelli, a political advisor to nobles during the early sixteenth century. In The Prince, Machiavelli laid out a set of principles that would help the nobles maintain their leadership and control over the populous. A few of the most important of Machiavelli's assertions are: · It … [Read more...] about An Overview of Organizational Leadership and Management – Walonick
Causes and Cures of Stress in Organizations – Walonick
Causes and Cures of Stress in Organizations David S. Walonick, Ph.D. Job stress in organizations is widespread. About half of all American workers feel the pressures of job-related stress. Extensive research shows that excessive job stress can adversely affect the emotional and physical health of workers. The result is decreased productivity, less satisfied, and less healthy workers. This paper will first discuss the symptoms and causes of stress, and then explore ways in which managers might … [Read more...] about Causes and Cures of Stress in Organizations – Walonick
