Practicing Organization Development: A Guide for Leading Change

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William J. Rothwell (Pennsylvania State University) Jacqueline M. Stavros (Lawrence Technological University, MI)

Practicing Organization Development

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ISBN: 9781394252268

A Guide for Leading Change

William J. Rothwell (Pennsylvania State University), Jacqueline M. Stavros (Lawrence Technological University, MI), Steven H. Cady (Bowling Green State University)

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
26 January 2026

Personnel & human resources management; Organisational theory & behaviour

Explore contemporary organization development theory to advance your research agenda or implement transformational change at your organization.

In the newly revised fifth edition of Practicing Organization Development: A Guide for Leading Change, a team of renowned experts in the field of organization development (OD) delivers an invaluable new look at how OD theories, models, frameworks, and whole systems interventions can effect positive transformation and change. The book covers classical and newer theories, process, and practices for transformational change, closely examines system dynamics, and identifies contemporary themes in OD, transformation, and change.

Readers will find:

Strategies for implementing OD approaches into leading, managing, consulting, and coaching Ways to elevate and extend their research agendas into new theories and models for impacting positive change Techniques for expanding OD from human resources and talent management silos into the areas of management and leadership

Perfect for managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders interested in implementing transformational change, Practicing Organization Development is also an essential read for organization development theorists and researchers and other business academics seeking modern insights into an exciting and dynamic field of study.

Edited by: William J. Rothwell (Pennsylvania State University), Jacqueline M. Stavros (Lawrence Technological University, MI), Steven H. Cady (Bowling Green State University)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 196mm, Spine: 41mm
Weight: 816g
ISBN: 9781394252268
ISBN 10: 1394252269
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 26 January 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

William J. Rothwell is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Workforce Education and Development program in the Department of Learning and Performance Systems, College of Education at The Pennsylvania State University. He is also Academy Professor at Penn State University. Jacqueline M. Stavros is Professor of Management for the College of Business and IT at Lawrence Technological University and a management consultant. She is founder of SOAR Institute and co-founder of CWH Institute. Steven H. Cady is a Professor of Management and the founding Director of the Doctoral Program in Organization Development & Change at the Schmidthorst College of Business at Bowling Green State University. He is also founder of NEXUS4change, a global community and consultancy.