Perspectives on Dialogue: Making Talk Developmental for Individuals and Organizations

Business & Finance, Business Reference, Education, Management & Leadership, Leadership, Management
Cover of the book Perspectives on Dialogue: Making Talk Developmental for Individuals and Organizations by Nancy M. Dixon, Center for Creative Leadership
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Nancy M. Dixon ISBN: 9781604918069
Publisher: Center for Creative Leadership Publication: May 1, 1996
Imprint: Center for Creative Leadership Language: English
Author: Nancy M. Dixon
ISBN: 9781604918069
Publisher: Center for Creative Leadership
Publication: May 1, 1996
Imprint: Center for Creative Leadership
Language: English

There is a growing sense today that organizations and the people that make them up are, to repeat a figure of speech recently used by Robert Kegan, in over their heads. As diversity becomes the rule and change the sole constant, complexity is increasing. It is generally agreed that the only effective response to this complexity is development: both at the individual and organizational level. One frequently practiced but imperfectly understood developmental activity is talk. This paper looks at the relationship between talk and development in organizations, noting the ways that developmental talk--or, as it is often referred to, dialogue--differs from the skilled talk that goes on all the time. It also summarizes five views on dialogue as offered by leading theorists, offers a series of practical observations based on these views, and presents some examples of how dialogue has been incorporated into the work processes of organizations.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

There is a growing sense today that organizations and the people that make them up are, to repeat a figure of speech recently used by Robert Kegan, in over their heads. As diversity becomes the rule and change the sole constant, complexity is increasing. It is generally agreed that the only effective response to this complexity is development: both at the individual and organizational level. One frequently practiced but imperfectly understood developmental activity is talk. This paper looks at the relationship between talk and development in organizations, noting the ways that developmental talk--or, as it is often referred to, dialogue--differs from the skilled talk that goes on all the time. It also summarizes five views on dialogue as offered by leading theorists, offers a series of practical observations based on these views, and presents some examples of how dialogue has been incorporated into the work processes of organizations.

More books from Center for Creative Leadership

Cover of the book Readings in Innovation by Nancy M. Dixon
Cover of the book Adapting to Organizational Change by Nancy M. Dixon
Cover of the book Leadership Networking: Connect, Collaborate, Create by Nancy M. Dixon
Cover of the book Leading Dispersed Teams by Nancy M. Dixon
Cover of the book Job Challenge Profile, Participant Workbook and Survey by Nancy M. Dixon
Cover of the book Leading With Authenticity in Times of Transition (French Canadian) by Nancy M. Dixon
Cover of the book Communicating Your Vision by Nancy M. Dixon
Cover of the book Feedback to Managers: A Guide to Reviewing and Selecting Multirater Instruments for Leadership Development 4th Edition by Nancy M. Dixon
Cover of the book Seven Keys to Successful Mentoring by Nancy M. Dixon
Cover of the book Feedback That Works: How to Build and Deliver Your Message by Nancy M. Dixon
Cover of the book Adaptability: Responding Effectively to Change (French) by Nancy M. Dixon
Cover of the book Three Keys to Development: Defining and Meeting Your Leadership Challenges by Nancy M. Dixon
Cover of the book The Leadership Coaching Sourcebook: A Guide to the Executive Coaching Literature by Nancy M. Dixon
Cover of the book Keeping Your Career on Track: Twenty Success Strategies by Nancy M. Dixon
Cover of the book The Leadership in Action Series: On Leading in Times of Change by Nancy M. Dixon
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy