Catalytic Conversations

Organizational Communication and Innovation

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

AvAnn C. Baker

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In today's increasingly globalized world, it is essential that people of diverse ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds learn to work together and communicate effectively. This book offers a breakthrough approach to recognizing that differences among people are resources for organizations to tap as they strive to anticipate change and adapt rapidly in an unpredictable world. "Catalytic Conversations" provides a conceptual framework for understanding how complex communication patterns of social networks influence, and are influenced by, organizational structures. It discusses how to enhance the quality and viability of groups and organizational life by paying attention to how people talk - and do not talk - to each other. The book distinguishes between conversations that support organizational enhancement and others that inhibit innovation, and explores the complexity of organizational communication in detail.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2010-02-15
Mått152 x 229 x 17 mm
Vikt294 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor208
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9780765612816

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Part 1 Part I; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Organizing and Innovating through Conversations; Chapter 3 Catalytic Conversations in Complex, Emergent Environments; Chapter 4 Diverse Perspectives for Generative Change; Part 2 Part II; Chapter 5 Constructive Controversy and Intentional Conversation; Chapter 6 The Conversational Environment; Chapter 7 Complementary Technologies for Catalytic Conversations; Chapter 8 Reflection as Movement; Chapter 9 What’s in a Story?; Part 3 Part III; Chapter 10 The Dynamics of Organizational Change and Innovation;

"Reinforcing time-tested knowledge that communication is the most valuable resource in group, organizational and societal life, Ann Baker's new book, Catalytic Conversations: Organizational Communication and Innovation, builds on her previous work. Her latest book provides us with practical ways to intentionally create 'good conversations' in our organizations and everyday life. It describes how to create hospitable conversational spaces that allow us to embrace and explore differences for productive gain and insight. This new book provides us with both conceptual frameworks for understanding how differences can be vital resources to catalyze innovation and substantial learning, and it provides a range of concrete ways to encourage these kinds of interactions in group and organizational settings." - David A. Kolb, Case Western Reserve University"