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Worley, Christopher: Leading Change Through Agility

In: The Palgrave Handbook of Organizational Change Thinkers

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  • Nicci Kushner

    (Western Michigan University)

  • Dea Mulolli

    (Western Michigan University)

Abstract

This chapter walks you through the life and work of Dr. Chris Worley who has been a large contributor to the field of organizational development. While working with Chris to write this chapter, we were excited to notice that he has a very amicable personality, and despite all of his accomplishments, he is a very down-to-earth person. As a renowned scholar and practitioner, Chris has authored over 20 books and articles, mentored an extensive number of students with their theses and dissertations, and offered consultancy services to many large companies. Chris co-authored the widely used “organizational bible” – Organization Development and Change. He provided the world with the definition of agility within organizations and offers continual and evolving perspectives about the field of OD. This chapter takes a look at Chris’s background and mentors that lead him down the path to his exciting and influential career. He is very committed to closely examining organizational trends and evaluating how they might affect organizations in the future. Chris feels that we should not only focus on what our values are but also ask questions such as “What are we going to do about it?” “Should we be teaching Organizational Development to kids?” One of his main concerns right now is advocating for a shift in the focus of organizational development. Chris recognizes that the foundations of organizational development – personal growth, the use of self-as-instrument, and group dynamics – are critical and must be taught and reinforced. What can and will Chris’s legacy teach us about OD?

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  • Nicci Kushner & Dea Mulolli, 2021. "Worley, Christopher: Leading Change Through Agility," Springer Books, in: David B. Szabla (ed.), The Palgrave Handbook of Organizational Change Thinkers, edition 2, chapter 110, pages 1945-1958, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-38324-4_132
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-38324-4_132
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