Interpersonal Relations & Dynamics Interventions Issues Discussion

8.1 Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the diagnostic issues associated with interpersonal relations and group dynamics interventions. (MLO 10.1)
• Illustrate the principles of the process consultation intervention. (MLO 10.2)
• Describe the process of third-party conflict resolution. (MLO 10.3)
• Discuss and evaluate the core organization development (OD) intervention of team building. (MLO 10.4)
• Understand the diagnostic issues associated with organization-wide process interventions. (MLO 11.1)
• Demonstrate the organization confrontation meeting. (MLO 11.2)
• Describe and evaluate the effectiveness of large-group interventions. (MLO 11.40

8.2 Action Required:

Required Readings:

Chapter 10: Interpersonal and Group Process Approaches.

Chapter 11: Organization Process Approaches.

TEXTBOOK: Cummings, T., & Worley, C. (2015). Organization development and change. (10th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning. ISBN#: 13 9781133190455 (print), ISBN#: 13 9781285800967 (e-text).

Recommended Readings:

Lambrechts, Frank & Grieten, Styn & Bouwen, R. & Corthouts, Felix. (2009). Process Consultation RevisitedTaking a Relational Practice Perspective. The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science. 45. 39-58. 10.1177/0021886308326563.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/253528226…

Cox, Tom & Taris, Toon & Nielsen, Karina. (2010). Organizational interventions: Issues and challenges. Work and Stress – WORK STRESS. 24. 217-218. 10.1080/02678373.2010.519496.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/241734232…

8.3 Test your Knowledge (Assignment Questions):

• Discuss the issues associated with interpersonal relations and group dynamics interventions.
• Discuss the differences between individual and group interventions and provide an example of each.
• Explain Third-Party Interventions and provide an example.
• Discuss some of the team building activities.
• How effective is large group interventions from your point of view?
• Discuss some of the issues associated with organization process interventions.
• Briefly explain Organization Confrontation Meeting in your own words and discuss why it is important.