Reviews
"The book comes into its own by clearly differentiating what benefits OD brings but being careful to point out that it is vital to go through a series of steps rather than trying to jump in mid way through as we're probably all tempted to do at times." - HR Network "Cheung-Judge, who speaks, writes, and delivers organization development training programs in the UK, and Holbeche, an author, speaker, consultant, and researcher, supply students and organization development and human resources practitioners...with a guide to the basic principles of effective organization development. They overview its history and theory, various phases, the role of the practitioner, aspects of power and politics, and human resources context, with discussion of organizational design, culture change, managing transformational change, and developing effective leadership." -- Book News Inc. From Amazon reviewers: "Mee-Yan's book is an OD practitioner's bible. The topics and examples are very relevant to internal OD groups, whether newly created or long-standing. I find the content, concepts and facilitative questions easy to read and apply. It's a thought provoking read for those looking to "up their OD game"." - JW, "The book comes into its own by clearly differentiating what benefits OD brings but being careful to point out that it is vital to go through a series of steps rather than trying to jump in mid way through as we're probably all tempted to do at times." - HR Network (Scotland), "In these leaner and leaner times, the pracitcal guidance of this book ensures that OD/HR professionals and organization leaders have the tools and know-how to create and sustain healthy organizations." - Dean Royles, Director, NHS Employers, "Cheung-Judge and Holbeche have given a wonderful gift to the field of organization development and to OD and HR practitioners of all levels of experience. This book offers a remarkable combination of history of the pioneers, review of important thinkers and theories about organization change and leadership, as well as a how-to resource for the practitioner, including many illuminating case studies. …Cheung-Judge ...explores the complex and ambiguous role of OD practitioners in their efforts to provide effective consulting help to their enormously complex organizations. …Holbeche frames her perspective on HR in relation to OD by exploring the current challenges facing HR professionals in their role as critical supports to organization leaders. …Cheung-Judge and Holbeche have written a coherent, comprehensive, and practical review of thought leaders, theories, and methods of OD and HR; and they have made a compelling case for the importance of greater integration and collaboration of the two disciplines in support of their organizations' successes. …a valuable companion to both OD and HR professionals… …insightful and useful." --Judy Vogel, OD Practitioner "The book comes into its own by clearly differentiating what benefits OD brings but being careful to point out that it is vital to go through a series of steps rather than trying to jump in mid way through as we're probably all tempted to do at times." -- HR Network "Cheung-Judge, who speaks, writes, and delivers organization development training programs in the UK, and Holbeche, an author, speaker, consultant, and researcher, supply students and organization development and human resources practitioners...with a guide to the basic principles of effective organization development. They overview its history and theory, various phases, the role of the practitioner, aspects of power and politics, and human resources context, with discussion of organizational design, culture change, managing transformational change, and developing effective leadership." -- Book News Inc. "...as a textbook and reference book for people interested in OD this book is good value, and worthy of a place on the practitioner's bookshelf." -- Pete Sayers, From Amazon reviewers: "Mee-Yan's book is an OD practitioner's bible. The topics and examples are very relevant to internal OD groups, whether newly created or long-standing. I find the content, concepts and facilitative questions easy to read and apply. It's a thought provoking read for those looking to "up their OD game"." - JW "An excellent book accessible for both experienced OD practitioners and for those keen to enter the field or access some of the gifts this subject can bring to your practice. Both the co-authors have written this with the end user in mind." - Mr. David H. Sherrit "...[F]ull of wisdom and enlightenment drawn from a lifetimes work. The clarity and skill with which it brings together a unified theory of Organizational Development into a highly practical guide makes it an essential reference book for anyone interested in improving organizations and how to do it." - Andrew Brush, "In these leaner and leaner times, the pracitcal guidance of this book ensures that OD/HR professionals and organization leaders have the tools and know-how to create and sustain healthy organizations." - Dean Royles, Director, NHS Employers "The book comes into its own by clearly differentiating what benefits OD brings but being careful to point out that it is vital to go through a series of steps rather than trying to jump in mid way through as we're probably all tempted to do at times." - HR Network (Scotland) "Cheung-Judge, who speaks, writes, and delivers organization development training programs in the UK, and Holbeche, an author, speaker, consultant, and researcher, supply students and organization development and human resources practitioners...with a guide to the basic principles of effective organization development. They overview its history and theory, various phases, the role of the practitioner, aspects of power and politics, and human resources context, with discussion of organizational design, culture change, managing transformational change, and developing effective leadership." -- Book News Inc., "In these leaner and leaner times, the pracitcal guidance of this book ensures that OD/HR professionals and organization leaders have the tools and know-how to create and sustain healthy organizations." - Dean Royles, Director, NHS Employers "The book comes into its own by clearly differentiating what benefits OD brings but being careful to point out that it is vital to go through a series of steps rather than trying to jump in mid way through as we're probably all tempted to do at times." - HR Network (Scotland), "Cheung-Judge and Holbeche have given a wonderful gift to the field of organization development and to OD and HR practitioners of all levels of experience. This book offers a remarkable combination of history of the pioneers, review of important thinkers and theories about organization change and leadership, as well as a how-to resource for the practitioner, including many illuminating case studies. …Cheung-Judge ...explores the complex and ambiguous role of OD practitioners in their efforts to provide effective consulting help to their enormously complex organizations. …Holbeche frames her perspective on HR in relation to OD by exploring the current challenges facing HR professionals in their role as critical supports to organization leaders. …Cheung-Judge and Holbeche have written a coherent, comprehensive, and practical review of thought leaders, theories, and methods of OD and HR; and they have made a compelling case for the importance of greater integration and collaboration of the two disciplines in support of their organizations' successes. …a valuable companion to both OD and HR professionals… …insightful and useful." -- Judy Vogel, OD Practitioner "The book comes into its own by clearly differentiating what benefits OD brings but being careful to point out that it is vital to go through a series of steps rather than trying to jump in mid way through as we're probably all tempted to do at times." -- HR Network "Cheung-Judge, who speaks, writes, and delivers organization development training programs in the UK, and Holbeche, an author, speaker, consultant, and researcher, supply students and organization development and human resources practitioners...with a guide to the basic principles of effective organization development. They overview its history and theory, various phases, the role of the practitioner, aspects of power and politics, and human resources context, with discussion of organizational design, culture change, managing transformational change, and developing effective leadership." -- Book News Inc. "...as a textbook and reference book for people interested in OD this book is good value, and worthy of a place on the practitioner's bookshelf." -- Pete Sayers, A wonderful gift to the field of organization development and to OD and HR practitioners of all levels of experience. This book offers a remarkable combination of history of the pioneers, review of important thinkers and theories about organization change and leadership, as well as a how-to resource for the practitioner, including many illuminating case studies., "Cheung-Judge, who speaks, writes, and delivers organization development training programs in the UK, and Holbeche, an author, speaker, consultant, and researcher, supply students and organization development and human resources practitioners...with a guide to the basic principles of effective organization development. They overview its history and theory, various phases, the role of the practitioner, aspects of power and politics, and human resources context, with discussion of organizational design, culture change, managing transformational change, and developing effective leadership." -- Book News Inc.
