has been practicing as an Organizational Psychologist for
over 20 years. Her strongest interest, for a long period of time, has
been the opportunity, will and journey of individuals to grow and
develop as human beings at all levels – mentally, physically,
emotionally and spiritually
Organizations in the 21st century are faced with extreme challenges and
they need the best from their employees – their involvement, their
minds, their creativity, and their extra effort. Employees are the
best, and perhaps the only, engine for organizational survival and
growth. Unleashing human potential can be beneficial for both the
individual and the organization. In addition, in the last few years,
the role of organizations in society has received more attention and
relevance. It is imperative that organizations see their employees,
first and foremost, within the context of their social responsibility.
Organizations can be a strong vehicle for creating a society that
supports the development and growth of people and assists society to
reach a new social contract.
The purpose of this research is to inquire into the possibility of
organizations serving as social agents in the area of personal
development and growth, while at the same time benefiting from this by
utilizing their employees abilities, energies and creativity to the
full extent.
The research questions are:
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What type of personal development is possible in organizations?
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How the "unleashing of potential" may happen?
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What is the "new organization" that enables such growth? Which parameters define it?
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What is the connection between unleashing personal potential and organizational success?
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What is the role of leaders and managers in creating this?
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What is the role of employees in creating this?
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What is the role of the consultant in supporting this?
The research will include a 360 degrees inquiry, through narrative
interviews with senior mangers, first level managers and employees. The
research will attempt to reach an integration of several theories and
approaches into one comprehensive framework that "speaks one language"
and can be feasible to managers and consultants.