Relational Organisational Gestalt An Emergent Approach to Organisational Development

"This book reinvigorates an age-old pattern in human institution-the 'process of relating' through the Gestalt lens. It also re-examines in the context of complexity, interdependence, connection in which emergence is the main reality, whether OD and Gestalt can draw on each other to make systemic wide change sustainable beyond the intra, inter, group levels. The 'relational frame' of practice is thoroughly explained via a clear exposition of the field of Gestalt. This makes the book an important educational, informative, and accessible resource to both novice and experienced Gestalt/OD practitioners. Dr Chidiac has made a significant contribution to the applied behavioural science field-very well done indeed."-Dr. Mee-Yan Cheung-Judge, recipient of two "Life Time Achievement Award" in the field of Organisation Development (US Organisation Development Network 2013; International OD Association 2016)

"This important book is about transformational organisational change: what clients say they want, but for which they are seldom prepared. As Chidiac convincingly argues, transformational change is an emergent, unpredictable process, and organisations are, at their core a series of multi-layered, complex relationships that can be grouped into forms, patterns and interactive processes. Chidiac helps us to understand how to help create the conditions for this emergence. One doesn't just learn to see organizations as multidimensional forms, forces, and fields, but as living, breathing entities. I recommend it highly."-Joseph Melnick, Ph.D., Founding Editor, Gestalt Review and Co-Chair, Cape Cod Training Program, Gestalt International Study Center

"This is a wonderful book! I love it. It offers theory in a comprehensive, yet accessible way that is perfectly balanced with practical tips. Core concepts of the Gestalt Relational approach are highlighted in such a way that I stayed interested until the last page. The case studies also offer a clear illustration of what this approach means in practice. With presence at the heart of the Gestalt Relational approach, the author has managed to convey this in each page through her own presence. Many compliments."-Frans Meulmeester, author, Changing is Standing Still: A Gestalt Perspective on Organizations and Chair of the EAGT GPO Committee.

"This book places the Gestalt approach to organisations within the relational turn of contemporary human sciences. The process of relating is central today in many fields, and the world of organisations urgently needs new perspectives and tools to consider its functioning in a wider look than just a productive machine. Marie-Anne Chidiac describes in a clear and well-structured way her relational Gestalt approach to organizational development. Hers is a courageous and effective model that adds dignity to liveliness, which is enormously empowering of any organisation.