Becoming a Change Facilitator
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Ana Carolina Rodriguez, University of Minnesota
Taylor Cavallo, University of Minnesota
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ISBN 13: 9781959870227
Publisher: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing
Language: English
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About the Book
This book is intended to be a practical guide to explore how to facilitate change within organizations adopting an Organization Development approach. It was developed for teaching undergraduate students who are still learning about organizations and their dynamics. It provides an introduction to Organization Development, focusing in the process to facilitate organizational change and in the values and skills connected with the Organization Development approach. Besides learning what is Organization Development and how it facilitates organizational change, content and activities in this book also aim to help students develop problem-solving skills, system-thinking, teamwork and the ability to communicate effectively and support change.
About the Contributors
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Dr. Ana Carolina Rodriguez is an HRD instructor at the University of Minnesota. Her research interests focus on the ethics of care and the relationship between paid work and other aspects of life, such as caregiving and self-care. She aims to explore how individuals can develop healthier approaches to work and how organizations can foster just and equitable workplaces. She started her career as a strategic management consultant and has extensive experience in organization development, providing consulting services to various businesses and non-profit organizations.
Dr. Taylor Cavallo is an HRD instructor at the University of Minnesota. Her primary research interests focus on work and gender, with a particular emphasis on the experiences of working motherhood. She started her career working in HR in the advertising industry where she was able to provide dynamic HR and Talent Development guidance, facilitate workshops, training and support focused on organizational culture, employee engagement, the employee lifecycle and supportive workplace practices.