Tamara: Journal for Critical Organization Inquiry

Organization Development: A Catalyst for Social Change

Applegate, Beth

Applegate Consulting Group

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Abstract

This article is based on a framework for assessing and working with mental models and utilizing the exploration of ‘dominant’ worldviews to increase individual and organizational competency to identify, assess and shift worldviews to foster social change. The author describes her methodology and results during the data collection, data analysis, data feedback, and intervention phases of a consultation with a client. She reviews literature on white privilege, mental models, power, and cultural competency. The author reflects on implications of the engagement for the client, herself and the discourse on the role of OD as a catalyst for social change.

Metadata

Journal Tamara: Journal for Critical Organization Inquiry 
Volume 8 
Issue 3 
Issue date 2010 
Type Article 
Language en
Pagination 32-61
ISSN 1532-5555