This paper examines the role of scenario planning as a development and change intervention. To do so, this article provides an overview of scenario planning and an overview of development and change in organizations. The article then builds on the philosophical orientations of development and change through scenario planning introducing the…

Organizational identity is defined as a set of statements that organization members perceive to be central, distinctive, and enduring to their organization (Albert & Whetten, 1985). It is influential to behaviors of both leaders and members in many aspects within an organization. By reviewing current theoretical and empirical literature, this…

Knowledge management is an integral business function for many organizations to manage intellectual resources effectively. From a resource-based perspective, organizational learning and TQM are antecedents that are closely related to KM. The purposes of this study were to explain the contents of KM, and explore the relationship between KM-related…

Appreciative Inquiry (AI) has emerged as a powerful organization development philosophy that builds on past successes to impel positive change. AI is a highly participative, holistic approach to change that values the wisdom of members of the organization and amplifies positive forces. This session will introduce AI as a tool to enhance…

Papers in this collection were prepared for the annual meeting of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This volume contains papers discussing establishing and sustaining effective connections. Chapter 1, "Building New Partnerships for Learning," contains: (1) "Developing the ABCs of Successful Partnerships" (Linda L. Baer and Ann…

The chapters in this collection explore current and new trends in the field of faculty development. The first section is devoted to issues that will be of interest at the beginning of the 21st century. The second section considers how students learn and the roles faculty developers play in this process. Section 3 focuses on the faculty developer's…

The fable illustrates the manager's need for consideration without judgment of not only the elements of organizational ineffectiveness but also the inter-relation of elements. Identifying all elements and all relationships in a problem situation is essential. (Author/DS)

The main purpose of this article is in the methodology of assessing the training and development needs of the current work force of an organization. (Author/RK)

Author explains organization development and tells why individually-oriented training is ineffective unless integrated within the context of an overall organization improvement. (Author/SP)

The development of a new psychoeducational facility is analyzed in light of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale by which some members of the organization described their collective experience. The argument is that researchers can perceive otherwise inaccessible operative dynamics by studying the symbols, tales, and legends used by organization members.…

Offers practical suggestions for the organization of local World Future Society chapters. The activities of the Puget Sound chapter in Washington serve as examples of ways in which membership interest can be maintained by use of effective monthly programs. Strategies for getting speakers and program publicity are discussed. (AM)

Explains the extent to which the innovativeness of banks (as measured by the adoption of credit cards and computers) is affected by competition, growth, size, and departmentalization. Notes that size and growth are more significantly related to innovation than are departmentalization and competition. (SB)

The author explains why creating new programs in an organization and maintaining the programs over time requires a good program leader, integration into the organization, and constant attention to barriers and pitfalls. (CT)

Three years in the history of the Eastern District Society of the American Physical Education Association between 1930 and 1933 are recounted. Highlights of the annual meetings of the Society are presented. (JMF)

Sketches are given of convention activities of the Eastern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in the years 1925 through 1929. (JD)