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Organizational Change
These are episodes that discuss matters of organizational change from problem definition to termination. Subtopics include:
- Defining and diagnosing problems requiring change
- Developing vision and vision statements
- Developing change strategies and plans
- Implementing and sustaining change until termination or modification
Organizational Culture
These are episodes that discuss matters of organizational culture, climate, and related matters. Subtopics include:
- Durable organizational structures with its formal, informal, and cognitive parts (e.g., institution theory)
- Member commitment to the organization and organizational commitment to its members
- Organizational identity and associated claims
- Diversity, inclusion, and other strategic topics related to culture
Leadership
These are episodes that discuss matters of leadership from direct supervisory to all levels of managers and executives. Subtopics include:
- Power and influence exercised by leaders over their subordinates and others
- The environment of leading — stewardship, ethics, morals, and related behavior
- Conceptions of leadership from ‘great man’ theory to servant leadership and beyond
- Timeless, persistent issues facing leaders
Social Change
These are episodes that discuss matters external to the organization such as social change. Subtopics include:
- Social factors that influence organizational members and the meaning of membership
- Social pressures exerted on organizational leaders or organizations
- Horizontal relationships that members routinely have with external organizations
- Social phenomena that have a unique or interesting parallel in organizations
Communication
These are episodes that discuss matters of communication at the individual or organizational level. Subtopics include:
- Communication skills, knowledge, and attributes
- Development and dissemination of coordinated themes and messages
- Marketing campaigns and other organization-wide efforts at coordinating communication for a specific purpose
- Historical communications performed by important leaders
Learning
These are episodes that discuss matters of learning at the individual and organizational levels. Subtopics include:
- Knowledge development, capture, and retention by individuals and organizations
- Development of competencies and expertise through training and experience
- Philosophies of learning such as pragmatism and social learning
- Failures of learning through political, social, or environment barriers
Education
These are episodes that discuss matters of education, including teaching, administration, scholarship, and academic service. Subtopics include:
- Skills and knowledge on teaching in academic or professional environments
- Curriculum development and dissemination over resident or distance synchonous or asynchronous means
- Ontology and epistemology, and their application in teaching and scholarship
- Academic service such as committees and serving as consultant (external or internal) to organizations