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About crosbyod

Crosby & Associates OD is a catalyst for high performance & morale. Our methods are a unique blend grounded in research and decades of experience. In the spirit of Kurt Lewin, the founder of OD, as we partner with you in the present we transfer our methods to you so you are independent in the future. Contact us here or at www.crosbyod.com

Diversity without Dogma – Quotes leading into the book

As part of an upcoming podcast, I just revisited…and continue learning from…the quotes leading into my latest book, Diversity without Dogma: “The burden of being black and the burden of being white is so heavy thatit is rare in our … Continue reading →

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On-Line (and In-Person) Meeting Dynamics

The post-pandemic world is awash with hybrid and remote work, and the use of virtual meetings. There is nothing inherently wrong with that, but just as is true of in person interaction, quality is up to us. The following are … Continue reading →

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Life During Wartime – A conversation with Ukrainian Social Scientist Kanykei Tursunbaeva

I’m not going to post all my podcasts here…follow them if you want to hear the latest…but this one is important! https://ascienceofchange.libsyn.com/life-during-wartime-a-conversation-with-ukrainian-social-scientist-kanykei-tursunbaeva

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What is Organization Development (OD) by Gilmore and Robert P. Crosby

The following are responses to a valued colleague , Joseph George Anjilvelil, of the Tata Institute of Social Science. Joseph posted this query to our on-line OD group: Robert responded first: “This is a post-diagnosis decision point, after data is … Continue reading →

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The Interpersonal Gap – A podcast

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Gilmore Crosby’s Podcasts!

Click here for my first science of change podcast! Change is an art and a science. Join me as we explore social science methods for improving your relationships at home and at work. The same theory and methods apply to … Continue reading →

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Micro-managing

I just wrote this on LinkedIn as a response to a post that stated, “A micro-manager is someone you pay to watch your top talent walk away.” My response: Allow me to charge this windmill. It’s easy, fun, and popular … Continue reading →

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Chapter One from my new book, Diversity Without Dogma

Chapter One: A Framework for DEI Education and Action FIGURE 1.1A framework for DEI education and action. Here is an explanation of the framework in a nutshell: People are teaching about diversity, equity, and inclusion without any clarity about how … Continue reading →

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Cover blurb for my new book, Diversity Without Dogma!

Social Scientist Kurt Lewin said, “No research without action, and no action without research.” Too much of the current DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) approach is insight-based instead of action-based. Even though institutional racism is identified as the root problem, … Continue reading →

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Democracy, OD, and Ukraine

The President of Finland told Putin to “Look in the mirror.” We in the US should do the same. Please grant me your time and attention as I make the case for, and the connection between, democratic values in leadership, … Continue reading →

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