David Coghlan is Professor Emeritus and Fellow Emeritus at the Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

• Part I Foundations 1. Introducing Edgar H. Schein 2. Ed’s learning journey, 1928–2023 3. The social science of the scholar-practitioner 4. Interiority as a spirit of inquiry Part II Helping 5. Process consultation 6. Developing relationships through humble inquiry, consulting and leadership 7. Clinical inquiry/research Part III Core themes 8. Coercive persuasion, social influence and education 9. Organisation development, change and changing 10. The individual and the organisation 11. Organisational culture Part IV The legacy 12. Appropriating Ed’s legacy

"Coghlan's engaging analysis of Schein's work makes this book a must-have for anyone interested in becoming a more thoughtful scholar-practitioner or consultant. Coghlan's style is clear, concise, and easy to read, yet the work is highly sophisticated, offering irresistible reflections, questions, and a robust reference list in every chapter. The book addresses the impact and enormity of Schein's lifetime of work and does so in a logical and approachable way. Every chapter irresistibly draws the reader into a deep reflection about their own interiority, considered alongside that of one of the most influential thinkers of our time. We wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone—whether an academic, a business professional, or a student—interested in learning about Edgar Schein and his impact on OD and related fields." Pamela Kay Caldwell and Tonya L. Henderson, Organizational Development Journal, Winter 2024"Coghlan’s (2024) practical knowledge and experience of applying Schein’s ethos in his own scholarly career, alongside personal dialogues with Schein himself, offers a synthesis that is both authentic and rich. It prompts us to reflect on the craft of becoming a social scientist who can make a difference. Deep reflexive attention to “how we come to know what we know as it occurs (that is in the present tense)” (Coghlan, 2024: 164) helps us understand how our action and research influence the managers and leaders we interact with and affects future management practice." Jane McKenzie, University of Reading, Henley Business School"This is an extremely engaging book for anyone interested in the development of action learning, action research, and associated domains, such as organisational studies, culture, leadership and change management. It discusses Schein’s contributions to these and related areas." Brian Lehaney, Werner Podkowik & Ria Wild, Worcester Business School

David Coghlan is Professor Emeritus and Fellow Emeritus at the Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

• Part I Foundations 1. Introducing Edgar H. Schein 2. Ed’s learning journey, 1928–2023 3. The social science of the scholar-practitioner 4. Interiority as a spirit of inquiry Part II Helping 5. Process consultation 6. Developing relationships through humble inquiry, consulting and leadership 7. Clinical inquiry/research Part III Core themes 8. Coercive persuasion, social influence and education 9. Organisation development, change and changing 10. The individual and the organisation 11. Organisational culture Part IV The legacy 12. Appropriating Ed’s legacy

"Coghlan's engaging analysis of Schein's work makes this book a must-have for anyone interested in becoming a more thoughtful scholar-practitioner or consultant. Coghlan's style is clear, concise, and easy to read, yet the work is highly sophisticated, offering irresistible reflections, questions, and a robust reference list in every chapter. The book addresses the impact and enormity of Schein's lifetime of work and does so in a logical and approachable way. Every chapter irresistibly draws the reader into a deep reflection about their own interiority, considered alongside that of one of the most influential thinkers of our time. We wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone—whether an academic, a business professional, or a student—interested in learning about Edgar Schein and his impact on OD and related fields." Pamela Kay Caldwell and Tonya L. Henderson, Organizational Development Journal, Winter 2024"Coghlan’s (2024) practical knowledge and experience of applying Schein’s ethos in his own scholarly career, alongside personal dialogues with Schein himself, offers a synthesis that is both authentic and rich. It prompts us to reflect on the craft of becoming a social scientist who can make a difference. Deep reflexive attention to “how we come to know what we know as it occurs (that is in the present tense)” (Coghlan, 2024: 164) helps us understand how our action and research influence the managers and leaders we interact with and affects future management practice." Jane McKenzie, University of Reading, Henley Business School"This is an extremely engaging book for anyone interested in the development of action learning, action research, and associated domains, such as organisational studies, culture, leadership and change management. It discusses Schein’s contributions to these and related areas." Brian Lehaney, Werner Podkowik & Ria Wild, Worcester Business School

David Coghlan is Professor Emeritus and Fellow Emeritus at the Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

• Part I Foundations 1. Introducing Edgar H. Schein 2. Ed’s learning journey, 1928–2023 3. The social science of the scholar-practitioner 4. Interiority as a spirit of inquiry Part II Helping 5. Process consultation 6. Developing relationships through humble inquiry, consulting and leadership 7. Clinical inquiry/research Part III Core themes 8. Coercive persuasion, social influence and education 9. Organisation development, change and changing 10. The individual and the organisation 11. Organisational culture Part IV The legacy 12. Appropriating Ed’s legacy

"Coghlan's engaging analysis of Schein's work makes this book a must-have for anyone interested in becoming a more thoughtful scholar-practitioner or consultant. Coghlan's style is clear, concise, and easy to read, yet the work is highly sophisticated, offering irresistible reflections, questions, and a robust reference list in every chapter. The book addresses the impact and enormity of Schein's lifetime of work and does so in a logical and approachable way. Every chapter irresistibly draws the reader into a deep reflection about their own interiority, considered alongside that of one of the most influential thinkers of our time. We wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone—whether an academic, a business professional, or a student—interested in learning about Edgar Schein and his impact on OD and related fields." Pamela Kay Caldwell and Tonya L. Henderson, Organizational Development Journal, Winter 2024"Coghlan’s (2024) practical knowledge and experience of applying Schein’s ethos in his own scholarly career, alongside personal dialogues with Schein himself, offers a synthesis that is both authentic and rich. It prompts us to reflect on the craft of becoming a social scientist who can make a difference. Deep reflexive attention to “how we come to know what we know as it occurs (that is in the present tense)” (Coghlan, 2024: 164) helps us understand how our action and research influence the managers and leaders we interact with and affects future management practice." Jane McKenzie, University of Reading, Henley Business School"This is an extremely engaging book for anyone interested in the development of action learning, action research, and associated domains, such as organisational studies, culture, leadership and change management. It discusses Schein’s contributions to these and related areas." Brian Lehaney, Werner Podkowik & Ria Wild, Worcester Business School