space.discussion.Module+III


 * Module III: Preparation - Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values**

Organizational Intervention Targets
Reading: Chapter 5. Understanding Planned Change Chapter 6. Effective Intervention Theory Chapter 27. Business Strategy: Creating the Winning Formula

Article: Article: Introduction to Organization Network Analysis (ONA)

Study questions and for in-class discussion: 1. What is an intervention? What key things can impede effective results between consultant and client? What drives effective interventions, according to Argyris? What does Argyris mean by "marginality"? 2. What must a successful interventionist actually do, according to Argyris, to maximize his/her productivity and success? 4. Is a good change agent an interventionist open to learning? “Masterful”? “Flawless? ” Weisbord? All of the above? None of the above? Explain your answer.  6. According to Ed Lawler, what are the key elements of a good business strategy? How does it incorporate change? Do you agree with him? Are there any things you would change, add, do away with?