Author Archives: crosbyod
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
A Personal Declaration of Independence from Racism, Sexism and Greed
1. I do not identify with the power structure in the US built upon skin color and gender. I do not deny it has and does exist, and that I have and do receive direct and indirect privileges from it … Continue reading
Keys to Success (in Citizen Involvement)
A new article by our founder on his application of OD to citizen involvement in government! https://www.spokesman.com/…/2021/aug/03/keys-to-success/
Democracy in politics and in the workplace
The following is in response to an on-line discussion between several colleagues which started with a post about the possible decline of democracy in the US, and went on to ponder whether that was caused by capitalism: I do think … Continue reading
Values
A colleague asked: “Does anyone have a case study, article(s), or other resources that explain how a retail bank with branches got their people to internalize and demonstrate values? Hoping for some guidance also on what kind of metrics they … Continue reading
Change at Warp Speed
The future calls us to a new paradigm…a reality shift from the limited socially constructed thinking of the past into a nimble engagement with the ever-shifting present. Change at Warp Speed. Change at Warp Speed happens as it begins, in … Continue reading
Gilmore Crosby on Lewin’s Situational Model of Leadership published in the Journal of Applied Behavioral Science!
We’re pleased to announce yet another cutting edge publication, this in the prestigious JABS! Gilmore Crosby has translated Lewin’s writings into a visual model and into a new understanding important and applicable to any leader. Here is the visual: Read … Continue reading
The Fifteen Commandments of Crosby OD*
Thou shalt not bow to the market pressures of rejecting the old and worshipping the “new” Thou shalt not impose your bias against authority and hierarchy on others and call it sound theory Thou shalt not confuse “action-research” with the … Continue reading
Lewin on Democracy in Organizations and Nations
My latest webinar!
T-groups Adapted for the Workplace
Gilmore Crosby is published again! He has authored a chapter of the Collaborative Change Library that is now available on the myLibrary app (www.mylibrary.world) – you can access it on your phone, tablet, or computer. The chapter is: T-Groups Adapted … Continue reading