Department of Organizational Behavior at Case Western Reserve University

?? Exciting News: Richard Boyatzis' new book, The Science of Change: Discovering Sustained, Desired Change from Individuals to Organizations and Communities! Dr. Richard Boyatzis' latest book brings together his extensive #research on the nature of #sustained, #meaningful change across individuals, teams, organizations, and even entire communities, diving into over five decades of research on Intentional Change Theory (ICT). ICT is a multilevel framework that explores how individuals and groups can achieve long-lasting, intentional transformation through five phases: (1) Ideal Self (shared vision), (2) Real Self (norms), (3) developing a learning agenda, (4) engaging in experimentation/practice, and (5) building resonant relationships to enable the entire process. Key insights: ?? Positive and Negative Emotional Attractors (PEA and NEA) are the tipping points through the five phases, and they can either drive or hinder change processes, as processes with antagonistic components ?? Because of that, goal-setting and problem-solving suppress openness to new ideas and people ?? On the other hand, the ideal self and a shared vision are the drivers of change ?? Resonant relationships are characterized by shared vision, shared compassion, and shared energy This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding how to create meaningful #change for themselves, their #teams, #organizations, or #communities. This framework is equally applicable to getting better at playing the #guitar, achieving a department #sales target, rallying a community to action over a #toxic spill, or mobilizing a country to #fight a #pandemic. ?? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eCgwX_TQ at Oxford University Press Join us in congratulating Dr. Boyatzis on his new book! #ICT #ChangeTheory #Idealself #Realself #Coaching #LeadershipDevelopment #WSOM #TheWeatherheadWay #CWRU Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

?? Spotlight on PhD Students’ contribution to Management Education! Gabriela Cuconato, Sharon Ehasz, Maria Volkova Feddeck, and Kaleigh May, along with colleagues around the continent, published a new article that introduces an innovative experiential learning activity designed for undergraduate management classrooms! ?? The article addresses a timely topic: Effective Communication in Interdependent Group Tasks. In today’s ever-evolving workplace—marked by remote work, global teams, and dynamic task structures—the ability to communicate effectively within various job designs and work settings is essential for success. ?? This immersive experience in teams highlights: - The critical role of communication in teamwork, particularly in interdependent tasks. - The impact of task design on communication effectiveness. - Practical communication strategies that are applicable across diverse workplace settings and team structures. The activity serves as a valuable addition for management educators who aim to prepare students for effective teamwork in modern organizations. Learn more in the Management Teaching Review, at: https://lnkd.in/eB-DFjcX The highly collaborative work also demonstrated the role of interdependence in accomplishing tasks in groups! Thanks to Noor Ashouri Francisco Moreno, Ben Perkins, Leah Alley, Ph.D., DC De La Haye, Alisha Gupta, PhD, Simona Hite-Womack, Management, Ph.D, and Shona G. Smith, Ph.D., who contributed to this article as a result of the Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society's Doctoral Institute. #ManagementEducation #TeamCommunication #ExperientialLearning #PhD #OrganizationalEffectiveness #Teamwork #WSOM #DoctoralInstitute Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

We’re excited to share that Tathagata Bhowmik has successfully qualified and is advancing to Candidacy for the PhD in Organizational Behavior. Tathagata’s qualifying paper is titled “Bauls are like Finger Food During Drinks”: The Intensifying Commodification and Occupational Precarity of the Indian Subaltern Baul Musicians. In this ethnographic study, Tathagata examines how the social relations between marginalized artists—such as the Baul musicians of India—and socially advantaged consumers affect artists' occupational precarity. His research builds on scholarship that shows how objective precarity can increase for marginalized communities, contributing to our understanding of labor issues and social dynamics in the arts. Thank you to his committee members, Diana Bilimoria, faculty advisor, as well as Ronald Fry, and Corinne Coen, for their support and guidance. Congratulations, Tathagata Bhowmik, PhD Candidate. We look forward to the next steps in your PhD journey! #Qualifying #OccupationalPrecarity #EthnographicResearch #MarginalizedCommunities #BaulMusicians #PhD #PhDStudent #PhDCandidate #WSOM #TheWeatherheadWay Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

?? New Publication Alert! We are thrilled to announce the latest publication from Dr. John Paul Stephens and co-authors Lauren H., Jody Hoffer Gittell, Ninna Meier, and Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld in The American Review of Public Administration: "Seeing the Whole Together Through Relational Mapping: A Method for Engaging in Complex Systems Change." As we face complex global challenges that span organizational and sectoral boundaries, a holistic perspective is essential for driving effective systems change. This paper introduces relational mapping, a method grounded in relational coordination theory, designed to help participants gain a "whole systems" view in complex environments. Relational mapping empowers stakeholders to: 1?? See the big picture in relation to individual parts, 2?? Share both explicit and tacit knowledge, 3?? Engage in dialogue across diverse perspectives using the map as a common boundary object, 4?? Minimize the impact of power imbalances, 5?? Co-design interventions with input from multiple viewpoints. This study highlights an illustrative case of relational mapping applied in a South Carolina community to address complex systems change, offering insights into the conditions necessary for success, and implications for public management. ?? Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/d3G_C7xe #RelationalMapping #SystemsChange #ComplexSystems #RelationalCoordination #OrganizationalChange #PublicAdministration #WSOM #TheWeatherheadWay

We are proud to announce that Dr. Ronald Fry, Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, has been honored with the Distinguished Educator Award for his outstanding contributions to education in Organizational Development and Change (ODC). The award was presented by the Organizational Change and Development division of the Academy of Management at the 2024 Annual Meeting in Chicago, and it recognizes Dr. Fry’s exceptional contributions to organization development and change #education, #scholarship, and #practice that demonstrates significant and positive impact. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Fry for this well-deserved honor! ?? #AOM2024 #OrganizationalDevelopment #OrganizationalChange #AppreciativeInquiry #EducationalLeadership #Weatherhead #WSOM #TheWeatherheadWay #PositiveChange #ODC #OB #AcademicExcellence

I was privileged to join my dear friend Amy Carlson at the 25th anniversary of Facing History & Ourselves . Amy among others like Trina Evans and KeyBank were honored at this amazing event! As part of the celebration Lisa Lefstein-Berusch moderated an incredible panel with Van Jones, CNN Host, Cleveland’s mayor, Justin M. Bibb , and CEO of Facing History, Desmond K. Blackburn, Ph.D . It was a thought-provoking and moving discussion with 3 important leaders! Thank you Amy and Facing History. Here’s to another 25 years!

???New podcasts alert: Our very own Dr. Ellen B. Van Oosten, PhD, BCC was featured on The Future of Internal Communication podcast, and on the Harvard Business Review's On #Leadership podcast (new episode out on September 25)! In the insightful conversation in the Future of Internal Communication podcast about organizational culture and communication, hosted by Jennifer Sproul, Cathryn Barnard, and Dominic Walters, Dr. Van Oosten delves into human behavior to offer a fresh perspective on how #organizations can better support their internal stakeholders, especially as they navigate the constant #changes of the 2020s. ?? One of the key #takeaways? Dr. Van Oosten emphasizes that #leadership challenges often involve overlooking the *human* element. In focusing on #tasks and #responsibilities, organizations can forget that authentic #engagement and long-term behavioral change come from addressing people’s deeper needs, not just their #job and #roles. On the #HBR On Leadership podcast, Dr. Van Oosten offers advice on how to make the #transition to leadership and #management: 1?? when you’ve been tapped for a managerial role, but you don’t want the job, 2?? if your supervisor is blocking you from earning a promotion into management, and 3?? if you only have informal management experience. ?? Listen Now: The Future of Internal Communication podcast: https://ow.ly/WYS150TmUJB HBR on Leadership podcast: https://lnkd.in/eYqs_Vnn #OrganizationalBehavior #LeadershipDevelopment #InternalCommunication #HumanBehavior #OrganizationalStrategy #WeatherheadFaculty #WSOM #TheWeatherheadWay Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

?? Exciting News! We are delighted to announce that Dr. Chris Laszlo has been elected as a Council Board Member for the Executive Doctorate in Business Administration Council (EDBAC). The EDBAC?was co-founded by Dr.?Kalle Lyytinen?and Dr. Lars Mathiassen to create a global community that fosters networking and educational opportunities for executive doctoral degree programs. Dr. Laszlo, a professor in Weatherhead's?CWRU Doctor of Management Programs (DBA and PhD in Management: Designing Sustainable Systems)?program, joined the executive board this year, and took additional roles during the Engaged Management Scholarship 2024 conference, moderating paper sessions. This year's conference, in hybrid format, was hosted at Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom. Learn more about EDBAC and executive doctoral programs at https://edbac.org/ #WeatherheadExcellence #DBA #Education #research #doctorate #management #CWRU #TheWeatherheadWay #WSOM #AcademicLeadership #EMS2024???? Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

Join us for our next #MPOD Thought Leader Series Event: "From Theory to Practice: Applying Positive Organizational Development in Real-World Culture Change" on September 26, 2024, noon-1pm EST! In conversation with Dr. Ronald Fry, alumnus Greg Rentsch?(#MBA?'04 &?#MPOD?'24), VP of Operations & GM at the RR Donnelley company, will discuss ways to enhance employee #engagement, improve organizational clarity, and boost leadership efficacy in a #remote #work environment. Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/eUqgxJjt #MPOD #WSOM #TheWeatherheadWay #OrganizationalDevelopment #Leadership #CareerAdvancement #WeatherheadSchool #ApplyNow #OD #OrganizationalChange #SustainableSystems #ChangeManagement #Leadership #Teamwork #MasterofScience Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

Besides an incredible curriculum, our department's Master of Science in Positive Organization Development hybrid (on-site and online) program offers much more than classroom time with renowned faculty! ?? Start Your Journey Today! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eSCX9GPh #MPOD #WSOM #TheWeatherheadWay #OrganizationalDevelopment #Leadership #CareerAdvancement #WeatherheadSchool #ApplyNow #OD #OrganizationalChange #SustainableSystems #ChangeManagement #Leadership #Teamwork #MasterofScience