The process of change through interlevel dynamics in a large-group intervention for a religious organization

Article Abstract:

In recent years, large-group interventions have been growing in prominence in the theory and practice of organizational development. These interventions, which have different titles and structures, have been defined in terms of a process in which, by bringing a whole system into a room, a large system attempts to create a shared sense of direction and a commitment to that direction. The generic purposes of a large-group intervention are to enable those who have a stake in the system to discuss a shared vision. This article looks at a large-group intervention among Catholic sisters in an organizational development context and applies the construct of organizational levels and the Lewin-Schein change process model with a view to contributing to further reflection on the dynamics of large-group interventions. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Management, Monasticism and religious orders, Religious orders (Christian), Church group work

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Kurt Lewin and the Harwood studies: the foundations of OD

Article Abstract:

The importance to the study of organizational change and development of the first phase of the Harwood studies are examined which were conducted between 1939 and 1947. It is concluded that the first phase of the Harwood studies has laid the foundations of organization development (OD) and has a continued relevance to the challenges facing the existing organizations.

Works, Organizational research

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Kurt Lewin on reeducation: Foundation for action research

Article Abstract:

Kurt Lewin places, his work on reeducation which is rarely cited is acknowledged. Lewin's generally neglected paper on reeducation to enable action researchers to build on and use the important paper of Lewin's is presented.

Science & research, Research, Social psychology, Action research

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