This article examined (1) some contemporary social change phenomena, (2) how these phenomena apply to school systems, (3) some social and psychological factors that block the use of this information in renewal of educational systems, (4) Organization Development strategies that can empower school systems to renew themselves, and (5) some…

The authors discuss social taboos that hinder the free discussion of marriage problems. They then describe the Association of Couples for Marriage Enrichment (ACME) which they have started. This organization brings together married couples and through the use of various group procedures promotes the establishment of healthy marriage relationships.…

An industrial trainer describes the benefits of membership in the National Society for Performance and Instruction (an organization with members from diverse professional backgrounds) which is concerned with human performance improvement. A brief history of the group and a discussion of future directions is included. (MS)

A brief account of the consultative and organizational development work of the Task Force on Development and Renewal, established by the California State Universities and Colleges (CSUS) in order to promote adaptation and renewal in the system. (EH)

Author provided an assessment of his experience with organizational development at the Taft School, Watertown, Connecticut. (Author/RK)

An impact method for achieving organizational consensus was used in specifying research and development project selection criteria at four different organizations. The method consists of the repeated use of a paired comparison instrument along with group discussions and member interactions. The method may be generally useful for disclosing hidden…

Change is continuous and an organization's ability to meet it will determine future prosperity and survival. Reflecting upon social and economic factors, tomorrow's organizational, recruitment, and training needs are discussed. (Author/MW)

The study examined change in the role of Director of University Services and Auxiliary Enterprises (USAE) at the College of William and Mary (Virginia) as a result of reorganization of the Business Affairs Office. A review of the literature on organizational development and higher education leadership was conducted. A questionnaire was then…

To assure accountability to educational policy developed by elected and appointed leaders, agencies and organizations must adopt high quality evaluation designs tailored to meet three basic tenets: (1) different processes for policy formation and demonstration of accountability; (2) clear accountability expectations built into policies; (3)…

The manual is intended to encourage vocational rehabilitation decision makers to expand application of technical assistance (TA) to enhance Westbrook provides guidelines on planning TA, setting goals, selecting participants, developing the TA plan, determining measurable outcomes, involving the community, providing for information exchange,…

When organizations integrate their career development and human resources planning activities into a comprehensive whole, it is the exception rather than the rule. One reason for the frequent dichotomy between career development and human resource planning is the failure to recognize that they are complements rather than synonyms or substitutes.…

While human resource development (HRD), an extension of education, is regarded as a helping profession, industry mandates that HRD contribute to the maximization of organizational outcomes. HRD personnel can easily become demotivated because of dual loyalties. In order not only to avoid stress and demotivation but also to maximize outcomes…

This seminar and workbook are designed to aid librarians in planning and designing attractive and efficient libraries in light of the changing technologies of the 1980s. It is based on the premise that the electronic revolution of the 1980s will cause substantial changes in the work force, work processes, and the nature of physical layouts of…

Using an innovative bargaining model, a Chicago-area (Illinois) school district negotiated a teacher contract in under 30 days in an atmosphere of mutual trust. Central to sociologist Irving Goldaber's "win-win bargaining" model are (1) a schedule and a set of values agreed to by both parties and (2) a neutral facilitator. After adopting…

The different conceptual approaches to organizational culture used in the last decade are discussed to provide clarity for cultural researchers in higher education. Emphasis is on the differences between functional and interpretive perspectives of organizational culture. The underlying assumptions, rationales, and methodological implications are…