Preface

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Preface to

• An Experiential Approach
• to Organization Development

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Experiential Approachto Learning

1. You learn best when you are involved in the
   learning experience.
2. To change your behavior, you have to experience
   or discover concepts.
3. Commitment to learning will be greatest when you
   are responsible for setting your learning
   objectives.

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Steps in the Experiential Learning Process

1. Gaining conceptual knowledge and theories.
2. Activity in a behavioral simulation.
3. Analysis of activity.
4. Connecting the theory and activity with prior
   on-the-job or life situations.

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Four Stage Learning Cycle
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Organization of This Textbook

• Part I Anticipating Change.
• Part II Understanding the OD Process.
• Part III Developing Excellence in Individuals.
• Part IV Developing High Performance in Teams.
• Part V Developing Success in Organizations.

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Organization of Each Chapter(part 1 of 3)

• Learning Objectives.
• Premeeting Preparation.
• Introductory OD Application.
• Discussion of Concepts.

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Organization of Each Chapter(part 2 of 3)

• OD in Practice.
• Our Changing World.
• Summary.
• Review Questions.

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Organization of Each Chapter(part 3 of 3)

• Key Terms and Concepts.
• OD Skills Simulations (Exercises).
• Case Study.
• Endnotes for additional research.