This accessible book draws together key ideas and techniques for
applying concepts drawn from positive psychology and strengths-based
management in workplace settings. It illuminates the application of
various positive psychology approaches in a wide range of different
workplace settings and cultures, so most readers will find examples that
resonate with their own workplace and its challenges. In a series of
concise articles, originally written for her Appreciating Change
website, Sarah Lewis shows how any leader, manager, organization or
employee can learn from positive and appreciative concepts like playing
to strengths, creating a feel-good workplace, building social capital,
encouraging positive deviation, leading authentically, creating
conditions for change, having courageous conversations and building
happy teams. - A unique collection of short, practical, to-the-point
articles on the application of positive psychology concepts and
principles to business and the workplace - Shows how individual, team
and organizational effectiveness can be enhanced by recognising the
value of social capital and promoting the wellbeing of staff - Links
positive psychology with strengths-based management and appreciative
inquiry, and with dialogue-based tools for organizational leadership and
change - Topics covered include strengths-based development, creating a
positive culture, leadership gratitude, appreciative listening, creating
hope, resilience, and flow
