Larry E. Greiner: Actionable Knowledge in Action

Flemming Poulfelt (poulfelt@cbs.dk) and Anthony F. Buono (abuono@bentley.edu)
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Flemming Poulfelt: Copenhagen Business School
Anthony F. Buono: Bentley University

Chapter 33 in The Palgrave Handbook of Organizational Change Thinkers, 2017, pp 543-554 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract As a significant contributor to the field of organizational intervention and change, Larry E. Greiner was one of those unique individuals who personified a mixture of insight and intelligence with a fun-filled spirit, a warm and welcoming presence, and, in general, a guiding sense of commitment and generosity. Over the years, his work reflected the essence of actionable knowledge, taking an applied route to knowledge creation, generation, and dissemination. He had a compelling presence that literally drew people to him, bringing a smile to their faces while lending his insights and expertise to all those who entered his orbit. This chapter captures the influences and motivations that led him to the organization development (OD) field, his key contributions – the stages of evolution and revolution that organizations experience, the role and nature of management consulting and intervention, power and OD, and dynamic strategy – and how that work has influenced others. As close colleagues and friends, we were privileged to know and work with him, and his ideas, support, and presence have had a lasting effect on our lives.

Keywords: Actionable knowledge; Organizational evolution and revolution; Management consulting; Power and OD; Professional services firms (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-52878-6_41

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