CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE
The Keys to Building a Transformative OD Practice
An Interview with Edie Seashore
Gina Lavery and Tracey Wik
 
 
 
 
 
Edie Whitfield Seashore is one of the pioneers in the field of organization development (OD). Edie spoke with us about her experience building a transformative practice that spans five decades. From her college days at Antioch and her early work at the National Training Laboratories (NTL), to running NTL during its turbulent times in the 1970s, Edie’s impact on the field has been far-reaching and memorable. During this interview Edie shares some compelling stories and key ideas that illustrate how she built her transformative consulting practice.
Q. What is a transformative practice and its key elements? ...

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