A newly appointed woman dean discusses the value of a management development program involving a process of self-analysis and self-determination of leadership style and effectiveness (the University of Illinois "Executive Leadership Seminar"). (JT)

An organizational development experiment that included every level of a 600-person accounting firm heightened human interrelationships and personal growth. (For availability see EA 507 168) (Author/MLF)

The interview with Edgar B. Speer, chairman and chief executive of the United States Steel Corporation, focuses on the company's training and development activities. The role of the training department in management development is discussed. (EC)

The role of the organization development (OD) practitioner is evaluated based on their activities in the area of management. Changes in the OD role are suggested: (1) a more results-oriented approach, (2) "I'm OK--You're OK" methods, (3) program start-up improvements, and (4) improved followup planning. (EC)

The intention of this paper is to make management and organizational behavior researchers aware of the nature of the communication apprehension construct, as well as of research conducted to date, and some of the implications for on-going organizations. (Author)

Results indicated that an educational system's instructional function can be improved through application of behavioral science technologies using reflexive, self-analytic methods characteristic of organizational development intervention, which emphasizes the human dimension of organizations. (Author/EDE)

On July 1, 1976 the Alternative Schools Law (SB 455/75 Dunlap) became effective. Its intent was to "maximize the opportunity for teachers, parents and students to cooperatively develop the learning and its subject matter". Discusses the development of this law within the Mt. Diablo Unified School District in California. (Author/RK)

An organizational development specialist tells how he prepared a management workshop on conducting effective meetings by first interviewing the managers and finding out what they wanted. Includes his "front-end analysis" questionnaire and the workshop format. (MF)

The article discusses the importance of continuous organizational change and renewal and presents ten conditions that must be met before renewal or change can come about. (MF)

Action research was done by a large midwestern utility company to learn the effects of using organization development techniques to reduce severe reorganizational stresses. The OD work included inside and outside consultation with the top executive, team-building activities, attitude surveys and survey feedback, and vertical communications…

Explores the International Communication Association (ICA) Audit process including goals, products, instruments, audit logistics and timetable, feedback of results and follow-up, costs, current status and audits conducted to date. (ED.)

Provides an informal critique of some of the weaknesses and strengths of the ICA Communication Audit within the context of its theoretical importance and practicality. (MH)

The authors provide a model for an interinstitutional teacher training program, setting forth basic assumptions and consortium structure. (MJB)

Describes current attempts to implement policy change within the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). (SL)