Stepping in Wholes
Stepping in Wholes:
Introduction to Complex Systems

How organizations work, from a perspective of complexity
by Jim Ollhoff and Michael Walcheski
Price: $22.95

© 2002
128 pages, paperback
ISBN: 0-9719304-0-6


This is a book about understanding how organizations work (or don't work!). From the perspective of complex adaptive systems theory, Ollhoff and Walcheski have created an accessible overview of organizational function and dysfunction. The book is light-hearted without being superficial, humorous without being distracting, and is full of examples and metaphors to illuminate the important concepts.

About the Author
Jim Ollhoff, Ph.D.
Jim is a college professor, with an academic background that includes training in education, family studies, developmental psychology, social psychology, and systems theory. Jim's academic interests are the process of discovery in anxious systems, effective management from a complexity perspective, leadership, strategy, and adult learning. He teaches courses in the areas of education and management. For fun, Jim reads, writes, bakes unusual breads, and studies martial arts.

Michael Walcheski, Ph.D
Michael is a college professor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He teaches courses in the area of family systems. Michael lives in Roseville, Minnesota in a system with a wife, and two children.

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