The Enlightened Organization: Executive Tools and Techniques from the World of Organizational Psychology

Author: Catherine Berney
Publisher: Kogan Page
Category: Occupational & Industrial Psychology, Management & Management Techniques, Management: Leadership & Motivation, Organizational Theory & Behaviour
Age Group: 15+
Book Format: Paperback

This empowering book presents leaders, executives and HR professionals with the psychological models, tools and techniques they need to build a more effective, more enlightened organization. Taking a clear, practical and accessible approach it offers direction for developing fundamental areas of insight, skill and expertise and for seeing more clearly in the changing commercial landscape in which today's businesses operate.



Threaded with recent international case studies that highlight the new skills and competencies required by business professionals, this essential book provides a framework for navigating the interconnected landscape in which we all increasingly work. The Enlightened Organization is a toolkit that any thinking person working in an organization can use to help them connect more meaningfully with their purpose and role. It will enable you to become the best you can be, and in the process create a more successful organization.

Catherine Berney

Table Of Contents
Chapter - 00: Introduction;


Section - ONE: The issues;


Chapter - 01: Complexity and change: Letting go of the illusion of control;

Chapter - 02: A new reality for organizations: Managing risk and reputation;

Chapter - 03: Leaders and managers taking up their role: New skills and competencies required;


Section - TWO: The personal and the interpersonal;


Chapter - 04: Ways in: Theories of the unconscious as a resource;

Chapter - 05: Ways into self: Me;

Chapter - 06: Ways into the other: Me and you;

Chapter - 07: Ways into the group: Me, you and other too;


Section - THREE: System and context;


Chapter - 08: The system: Working from the inside out;

Chapter - 09: The context: Working from the outside in;


Section - FOUR: Governance;


Chapter - 10: Governance and the enlightened organization: Directing performance for the longer term
About Catherine Berney
Catherine Berney BCL is a Solicitor, Mediator, MSc Organizational Psychology, Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society, Visiting Fellow Cranfield School of Management and FRSA. Facilitator, lecturer, consultant and non-executive director, Catherine has over 20 years' international experience facilitating the learning and development of organizations, individuals and groups across all business sectors. Passionate about building awareness, insight and capability, she works systemically with clients to support their growth and development.

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Artist / Author Catherine Berney
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