Concepedia

Abstract

MAKING SENSE OF ORGANIZATIONS. Introduction: The Power of Reframing. Simple Ideas, Complex Organizations. THE STRUCTURAL FRAME. Getting Organized. Structuring and Restructuring. Organizing Groups and Teams. THE HUMAN RESOURCE FRAME. People and Organizations. Human Resource Frame in Action. Groups and Interpersonal. THE POLITICAL FRAME. Power, Conflict, and Coalitions. The Manager as Politician. Organizations as Political Arenas and Political Agents. THE SYMBOLIC FRAME. Organizational Culture and Symbols. The Organization as Theater. Organizational Culture in Action. IMPROVING LEADERSHIP PRACTICE. Integrating Frames for Effective Practice. Reframing in Action: The Power of Scenarios. Choosing a Frame. Reframing Change: Training and Alignment. Reframing Leadership. Leaders as Architects and Catalysts. Leaders as Advocates and Prophets. Epilogue: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership.