Social Ecology in Holistic Leadership: A Guide for Collaborative Organizational Development and Transformation
Many managers and consultants have academic backgrounds in business administration and are trained in contemporary management methods that focus on decision making and economic efficiency. The question is: Are these academic methods the best to further the development of society as well as organizations?

Contemporary managers are looking for alternatives to traditional decision management tools, methods based on dialog which involve employees in the development process, methods which are more creative in their approach to decision making, methods which are more co-creative and collaborative, which in addition provide practical and holistic methods which can even be spiritually based. It is in this context that Social Ecology - the roots of which go back to the mid 1950's, developing further over the next 60 years - can be applied to leadership studies and their application.

Social Ecology can be described as a holistic way of working which strives to create balance in organizations and human beings. The basic intent of social ecological thinking is to develop individuals who take free initiative in securing sustainable/healthy development in their communities, based on socially responsible actions within the inner life of organizations and within their local communities.

This practical guide, with its sample exercises and seminars based on an understanding of social ecology, is a must for business students, managers and consultants.

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Social Ecology in Holistic Leadership: A Guide for Collaborative Organizational Development and Transformation
Many managers and consultants have academic backgrounds in business administration and are trained in contemporary management methods that focus on decision making and economic efficiency. The question is: Are these academic methods the best to further the development of society as well as organizations?

Contemporary managers are looking for alternatives to traditional decision management tools, methods based on dialog which involve employees in the development process, methods which are more creative in their approach to decision making, methods which are more co-creative and collaborative, which in addition provide practical and holistic methods which can even be spiritually based. It is in this context that Social Ecology - the roots of which go back to the mid 1950's, developing further over the next 60 years - can be applied to leadership studies and their application.

Social Ecology can be described as a holistic way of working which strives to create balance in organizations and human beings. The basic intent of social ecological thinking is to develop individuals who take free initiative in securing sustainable/healthy development in their communities, based on socially responsible actions within the inner life of organizations and within their local communities.

This practical guide, with its sample exercises and seminars based on an understanding of social ecology, is a must for business students, managers and consultants.

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Social Ecology in Holistic Leadership: A Guide for Collaborative Organizational Development and Transformation

Social Ecology in Holistic Leadership: A Guide for Collaborative Organizational Development and Transformation

by Erik Lemcke
Social Ecology in Holistic Leadership: A Guide for Collaborative Organizational Development and Transformation

Social Ecology in Holistic Leadership: A Guide for Collaborative Organizational Development and Transformation

by Erik Lemcke

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Overview

Many managers and consultants have academic backgrounds in business administration and are trained in contemporary management methods that focus on decision making and economic efficiency. The question is: Are these academic methods the best to further the development of society as well as organizations?

Contemporary managers are looking for alternatives to traditional decision management tools, methods based on dialog which involve employees in the development process, methods which are more creative in their approach to decision making, methods which are more co-creative and collaborative, which in addition provide practical and holistic methods which can even be spiritually based. It is in this context that Social Ecology - the roots of which go back to the mid 1950's, developing further over the next 60 years - can be applied to leadership studies and their application.

Social Ecology can be described as a holistic way of working which strives to create balance in organizations and human beings. The basic intent of social ecological thinking is to develop individuals who take free initiative in securing sustainable/healthy development in their communities, based on socially responsible actions within the inner life of organizations and within their local communities.

This practical guide, with its sample exercises and seminars based on an understanding of social ecology, is a must for business students, managers and consultants.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781800438415
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication date: 02/24/2021
Pages: 288
Product dimensions: 5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

Erik Lemcke is an Emeritus member of the Association for Social Development (ASD). He has also been a member of International Organization Development Association (IODA), co-founder of "GLOBENET3" as an international civil society organization (CSO) and was co-initiator of the "Transition Town" movement in Denmark 2009.

Table of Contents

Part 1. Introduction to Learning Basic Concepts in Social Ecology;
Part 2.Social and Collaborative Processes
Part 3. Judgment Building
Part 4. Organizational Development and Leadership;
Part 5. Personal Leadership and Inner Development;
Part 6. Conclusion

What People are Saying About This

Marc A. Silverman

"Few books bring the depth of knowledge and about Personal, Organizational and Cultural Change then this one. This easy-to-read book traces the roots of Social Ecology and gives numerous tools to create deeply effective consultation and organizational health. It is a Must-Read for senior practitioners and academicians in the field of social, personal and organizational change."

Christopher Schaefer

"In his new book, Social Ecology in Holistic Leadership, Erik Lemcke gives facilitators, consultants and trainers invaluable insights and practical methods for healing social and organizational life. Clear, full of living images, theoretical perspectives and helpful case studies, it is a treasure chest waiting to be discovered and unpacked. I highly recommend it."

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