Must reading for academics and executives alike. Leading business scholar Chris Argyris helps readers understand why individuals and organizations are unable to learn from their action, then presents the steps that must be taken to change.[...]

What is the purpose of social science and management research? Do scholars/researchers have a responsibility to generate insights and knowledge that are of practical (implementable) value and validity? We are told we live in turbulent and changing times, should this not provide an important opportun[...]

A member of the PH OD Series! Organizational Learning II expands and updates the ideas and concepts of the authorsâ ground- breaking first book. With new examples and the most up-to-date information on the technical aspects of organizational and management theory, Argyris and Schon demonstrate ho[...]

This book is essential for anyone who needs to understand how organizations work, evolve, and learn. In this new edition, Argyris discusses vital topics of current management research, such as tacit knowledge and management, so reflecting the evolving field of organizational learning. * Brings toget[...]

Since his 1990 landmark book Overcoming Organizational Defenses, Chris Argyris has extensively researched and written about how well-meaning, smart people create vicious cycles of defensive behavior to protect themselves from embarrassment and threat. In Discussing the Undiscussable, Bill Noonan enl[...]

»Det er såkaldte andenordensrefleksioner, der er nøglen til at forstå og bearbejde organisationers problemer - og det er gennem refleksionsarbejde, at den adfærd, der bremser eller besværliggør udvikling, kan sættes i spil og håndteres. Det er populært at tale om den reflekterende leder og[...]