{"product_id":"positive-psychology-at-work-hardcover","title":"Positive Psychology at Work - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePositive Psychology at Work\u003c\/i\u003e brings the fields of positive psychology and appreciative inquiry together for the first time to provide leaders and change agents with a powerful new approach to achieving organizational excellence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraws together positive psychology and appreciative inquiry in the context of leadership organizational challenges for the first time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents academically rigorous and referenced material in a jargon-free, accessible manner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArranged with chapters focused on specific organizational challenges to allow readers to quickly find ideas relevant to their unique situation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures short contributions from experienced practitioners of positive psychology and Appreciative Inquiry, and includes case studies from the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePositive psychology is a rapidly growing branch of psychology focused on ways to enhance human wellbeing, happiness and longevity. Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a well-established organizational development methodology that fosters the same attributes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy drawing together the most up-to-date research from these previously distinct fields, \u003ci\u003ePositive Psychology at Work\u003c\/i\u003e introduces a powerful new approach to achieving organizational excellence while revealing new perspectives on the challenges of leadership. Keeping technical psychology jargon to a minimum, the author provides organizational leaders and managers of all levels with an understanding of positive psychology theory and practice and shows how its techniques can be applied to their specific workplace settings. The book reveals the most recent research and practice findings on such topics as positivity, flourishing organizations, flow, strengths, positive energy networks, transformational collaboration, psychological capital and authentic leadership. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters specifically address: workplaces, relationships, leadership and change, engagement and performance, decision-making, communication and organizational transformation. Brief case studies and a series of helpful practical tips throughout the book illuminate key points and further enhance clarity. Accessible and enlightening, \u003ci\u003ePositive Psychology at Work\u003c\/i\u003e offers ground-breaking insights into the hottest topics in today's rapidly changing business environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associated Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Principal Member of the Association of Business Psychologists and the Managing Director of Appreciating Change, where she works as a facilitator and consultant. She is the lead author of \u003ci\u003eAppreciative Inquiry for Change Management\u003c\/i\u003e (2007).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 15, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756080038176,"sku":"9780470683200","price":73.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/dd637effdbd6eba25dca3db6c6fd2c9e.webp?v=1780073643","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/positive-psychology-at-work-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}