by Michael F. Broom, Ph.D. | Apr 11, 2024 | Leadership, Organization Development
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead She was furious! She couldn’t make her team work. As the new leader of a perennial...
by Michael F. Broom, Ph.D. | Sep 26, 2023 | Organization Development
Data gathering is not seen as glamorous part of organization development. Many practitioners think of it as the precursor to the exciting things that practitioners do that really make a difference. Some consider it optional and could be skipped. They are mistaken....
by Michael F. Broom, Ph.D. | Aug 13, 2023 | Organization Development
The best organization development practitioners are possibilists. “I am neither an optimist nor pessimist, but a possibilist,” wrote Max Lerner, summing up how he saw himself. We believe in the infinite possibilities that working with human systems can...
by Michael F. Broom, Ph.D. | Jun 28, 2023 | Leadership, Organization Development
“I feel like I’ve always got to be productive,” a client told me. She continued, “I feel on the edge of burnout though.” I ask, “Do you ever take time off?” Then I add, “I love days when I’ve got little or nothing to do. In fact, I often plan my week to be sure I’ve...
