The salient organizational development challenge in modern times is that of building a highly engaged workforce that is committed, productive and innovative. Employees wish to give their very best at work. Organizations also make every effort to provide an atmosphere where people can do their...

Cover -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Part I The Quest -- 1 The Engaged Organization -- Case Study Patagonia -- 2 The Engagement Imperative -- Part II The Foundations -- 3 The Individual Human Being -- 4 The Nature of Work -- Part III The Approach -- 5 The Appreciative...