Organisation development - theory and practice provides a thorough account of this discipline and practice field from both an international and a more localized perspective. It explains but also moves beyond the fundamentals, demonstrating and applying relevant theory in practical situations. It highlights contemporary and emerging challenges, as well as long-standing historical and/or classical debates.

Organisation development - theory and practice is structured around the key stages and considerations of the action research and intervention process. Examples and illustrative case studies are provided to further develop conceptual skills in the areas of analysis, interpretation and application.

Topics include the following:

• Local and international history, and defining features, values and ethics
• Intervention theory, action research and appreciative inquiry
• Nature, structure and categories of interventions
• Organisational diagnosis and feedback
• Individual, group, comprehensive and sociotechnical interventions
• OD in multicultural and multinational contexts
• Role and competencies of the consultant and change agent
• Challenges and requirements for effective OD