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Individual stories and organizational stories and how they provide a lens that can act as a catalyst for socially responsible action that creates positive social change
Presentation by: Dr. Justine Chinoperekweyi We all have assumptions and biases about other people or organizations, but when we hear and listen to their stories we connect as people NOT remain grounded on what we fabricated about them. Individual and organizational stories are powerful in shifting people’s mindsets and emotional sets. Parallel to that –…
Read MoreExploring Philosophical Proclivity of Change Management Articles: Technical-Rational Perspective versus Other Change Philosophies
Author: Justine Chinoperekweyi Abstract Despite the limitations of n-step (Collins, 1998), goal-directed models of change, the management penchant for these types of tools continue unsated. These change management tools are seductively simple and the labels attached (transforming, power tools, and magic) imply that success is guaranteed if they are followed to the letter. Academicians, theorists,…
Read MoreReframing Corporate Governance Orientation in an Era of Epochal Change
*This is an Abstract of the article published by the Organization Development Journal (ODJ), Vol.38(4) Authors: Justine Chinoperekweyi, Kurai Makumbe, Tsitsi Chundu Abstract In view of the need to integrate theory and practice in OD and change management, the authors explore fundamental concepts towards the development of a sustainability-focused corporate governance model. This is informed…
Read MoreExceptional Board: A Development Imperative
Author: Dr. Justine Chinoperekweyi Boards are fundamental to organizational effectiveness. This is primarily because of the strategic thinking and strategic leadership roles that exceptional boards execute with clarity. Mahatma Ghandi said “A small body of determined spirits fired up by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.” This quote brings…
Read MoreGlobal OD, Leadership and Governance Education: The COLD-OLDN Approach
Author: Justine Chinoperekweyi, Ph.D. The need to build individual and organization capability in all economies cannot be overemphasized. Organizations that can easily adapt to the current volatile and uncertain environment consider talent and talent development as the edge. In view of the highly competitive talent landscape, the same applies to individuals. Talent is the leading…
Read MoreBlindfolding Professionals: when ‘professionals’ suppress the creative potential in professionals
Author: Justine Chinoperekweyi Are you one of those professionals who are blindfolded by some mediocre, materialistic standards and artefacts being used in the marketplace today? Have you fallen prey to some professional gimmicks and gymnastics being used to lure professionals into an ‘ecstacy of professional irrelevance’? Are you one of those who has been on…
Read MoreFostering innovation and creativity workplaces: Organization Development Perspectives
Tomorrow is uncertain, yes; it is increasingly uncertain – things are rapidly changing. The covid-19 pandemic has literally forced all organizations to radically and abruptly change, organize, and re-strategize their manufacturing and distribution models. There is no doubt that innovation and creativity are fundamental preconditions for individuals, teams, organizations, and societies to thrive… Why?! Heeding…
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