PART I:
Outline for Management Training in Natural Systems
Structural Analysis: Understanding and Changing
the Relations between Institutional Structures and Inner Processes
WEEK 1
Assessment of Organizational Knowledge Domains and Perspectives
Cognitive Maps of Organizations and Their Relation to Organizational Effectiveness
Organizational Cognitive Map Questionnaire
Feedback of Results of the Assessment
Review of Cognitive Map Questionnaire Results
WEEK 3
Understanding Critical Barriers to Optimal Performance
Prejudice, Communication, Aggression, and Performance
WEEK 4
Understanding Critical External Factors Contributing to Smooth Operations
Power Structures in Institutions
Charts of Time Perspectives
The Dialectical Tension between Structure and the Individual in Organizations
WEEK 5
Understanding the Critical Inner Processes Necessary for Optimal Performance
Manifest Intentions, Themes of Incompleteness and Employee Satisfaction
Attributions for Causes of Levels of Performance
Processes of Intentionality and Model of Intentionality
Definitions of Intentional Process Categories
Attending to and Guiding the Momentum of Intentional Processes
WEEK 6
Understanding the Interaction between External Structures and Inner Processes
Structure and Intentionality
Structure and Personality
Polarization of Styles of Parenting versus Styles of Supervising
the Structure of Families Versus Organizations and Their Effects on Personality
WEEK 7
The Effects of Structure on Emotions in the Workplace
The Structure of Situations and Conditions Determine Emotions and Moods
Language Interaction Scenarios and Emotional Reactions
The Subtle Feelings: Resentment, Envy, Despair, Boredom, Etc.
Model of Rage and Dealing with Rage
Bottled Resentment and Rage Lead to Passive Aggressiveness
Transformations from Anxiety to Fear to Rage
Model of Anxiety and Dealing with Anxiety
Dynamic Inter-Changeability of Rage and Depression
WEEK 8
Dealing with Emotions in the Workplace Creatively
Model of Aggression Management
Treatment of Rage and Resentment Dynamics with Pro Social Roles
The Creative Channeling of Emotions and Moods
Empathy and Transparency with Respect to Feelings and Emotions
Learning Centering and De Centering for Expressing and Understanding Feelings
WEEK 9
a Deeper Understanding of the Importance of Inner Processes
Model of the Brain and Intentionality and Its Relation to a Model of Training
Brain Function, Deep Vs Shallow Processing in Relation to Memory and Creativity
The Effects of a Divided Mind on the Efficiency of Brain Function on the Job
Unresolved Conflicts, Negative Implicit Others, and Unexplained Negative or
Substandard
Performance
WEEK 10
The Influence of Social Factors on the Productivity of the Workplace
The Secondary Peer Related Implicit Other System and Management of Peer Pressure
on
the Job
Carry over of Effects of Competition and Sibling Rivalry in Families to the Workplace
Formation of Alliances
Implicit Others Standing between Intentionality, Training, and Management
The Dialectical Tension between Authenticity Vs Deception-Manipulation on the Job
The Effects of Splitting and Polarizing Self Esteem into Public versus Private
Ego, Credit, and Level of Performance
Bonding of Supervisors with Subordinates and Their Inner Processes as Critical
for
Success
WEEK 11
Managing Inner Processes Creatively
Internal and External Goals, Criteria for Fulfillment, and Their Relation to
Organizational
Success
Integrating Time Perspectives, Schedules, Intentional Processes, and
Organizational Goals
and Tasks
How Intentional Processes Integrate Time and Acts for Efficiency and Productivity
WEEK 12
Understanding the Complex Network of Relationships in the Workplace
Dealing with Relationship Styles and Stages in the Work Place
Getting Attuned to Transitions to and from Home and Work
Two Career Families with and Without Children and Bi-Directional Influences
between
Home and Work
WEEK 13
Understanding the Role of Personal-Social History and History in the Workplace
Life Histories, Interests, Aptitudes, Career Choices, and the Effective Management of People
A Model of Rational Versus Natural Man
A Personal History Chronolog
Developmental Stages over the Life Span
The Value of Deep Empathy in the Workplace
Stages in a New Manager’s First Year
WEEK 14
Learning to Manage Your Own Mind Creatively
Managing the Multi-Dimensional Nature of Your Mind
Part II: Organizational Breadth and Depth
An Integrated Approach:
Structural Analysis, Management by Objectives, and Participatory Management
WEEK 15, 16, and 17
A New Perspective on the Structure of Organizations
Structural Analysis
WEEK 18 and 19
A New Perspective on the Systems Existing within an Encompassing Structure
Analysis of the Seven Systems within the Organization’s Structure
Elementary Exercises in Techniques of Analysis of Systems within Structures
WEEK 20
How to Analyze Structures
Propositions Related to Settings
Analysis of Settings in an Institution
Propositions Related to Relationships
the Role of Offices, Jobs, Roles, and Relationships in Organizations
Homework Exercises in the Analysis of Structures: Settings, Roles, and Relationships
WEEK 21 and 22
How to Analyze Systems
Applied Analysis of the Seven Systems within the Organization’s Structure
Advanced Group Exercises in Analysis of Systems within Structures
WEEK 23
Application of the Analysis of Structure and Systems
Discussion of Findings from Structure and Systems Analysis
Tentative Suggestions for Improvements
WEEK 24, 25, 26
Beginning Understanding of Inner Barriers to Restructuring
Examining Barriers to Change
Implicit Other, Memory Gradients-and Dynamic Memory-Schemata
Incorporation States Segment Our Knowledge of the World
Implicit Other and Suppression
Postures of Receptivity Learning and Owning
Incorporation States and Their Effects on Our Sense of Owning
Incorporating Cognitive Operations for Full Use of Intellect
Managing Your Mind Revisited
WEEK 27
The Psychology of Management by Objectives
Review of Basic Principles of Management by Objectives
Psychological Aspects of Management by Objectives
WEEK 28
The Psychology of Participatory Management
Review of Participatory Management
Group Dynamics, Group Counseling, and Participatory Management
Structure and Process in Communication Effectiveness
Use, Purpose, and Value of Participatory Management
Model Emphasizing Criteria for Fulfillment in Work Groups
Consciousness-Raising for Complex Criteria for Fulfillment and Temporal Perspectives
WEEK 29 and 30
Techniques for Facilitating Change
The Role of Listening in Restructuring Relationships
Centering and De Centering for Effective Communicating and Listening
Inventory
Draft Form for Analysis of Listening Styles
Form for Altering Listening Styles
Reserving ‘L’ Time
Bonding with the Child, Adult, and Parent in the Subordinate to Mobilize an
Unbeatable
Work Group
Revisiting Management and the Creative Uses of Feelings and Emotions
Implementing Participatory Management
WEEK 31
Using the Triple Threat Approach to Organization Effectiveness
Interaction between Structural Analysis, Participatory Management,
and Management by Objectives
Implementing a Management Program the Integrates Structural Analysis,
Participatory
Management and Management by Objectives
WEEK 32
Making an Organization Function Naturally
Natural Systems Philosophy of Organization Development
The Japanese (Deming) Model and the Bill Gates Model
WEEK 33 and 34
Measuring Results
Structure, Systems, Methodology and Performance and Outcome Measures
WEEK 35 and 36
Keeping the Momentum Going
Conflict Management: Mediation and Negotiation
Problem Specific Counseling Techniques
Proactive Techniques of Guidance and Direction for Managers and Supervisors
Enhancing the Subordinate’s Inner Judgment
WEEK 37 and 38
Maintaining Consistent Functioning
Principles of Commands and Self-Correction in Work Groups
Orders and Instructions and the Principles and Language of Commands
Integrating Horizontal and Vertical Systems for a Smooth Operating Company
WEEK 39
The Psychology of All Available Reward Systems
Structure and Relative Effectiveness of Diverse and Complex Reward Systems
WEEK 40 and 41
Setting the Course and Establishing Feedback Systems for a Successful Future
Mission, Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
Re-Structuring Organizational Structure and Systems for an Integrated Management
Philosophy
Implementation Plans
Monitoring and Measuring Progress and Results
WEEK 42
Building in a Perpetual Hawthorne Effect
A Model for the Continuously Self Correcting Organization