Diversity without Dogma (Chapter 2): Kurt Lewin and Racism
Release Date: 03/01/2024
Understanding Lewin with Dr. Bernard Burnes
A Science of Change
One of my favorite podcasts to date! I consider Dr. Burnes of the University of Stirling in Scotland as the preeminent Lewinian scholar alive today, and a wonderful source for understanding Lewin's social science and practical theories of change. If you have information for his upcoming book on Lewin he would love to hear from you! His e-mail is . Enjoy!
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OD Master Series: History of T-groups with Robert P. Crosby
A Science of Change
Another conversation with my father, Robert P. Crosby, drawing on his T-group experience which dates to 1953 with his first group leader Walter Holcomb, and followed soon after with trainers such as Lippitt, Bradford, and Benne. We explore the history of T-groups together, using the 1964 T-group Theory and Laboratory Method as a guide to the early methods, structure, and leadership styles eminating from Lewin's inner circle.
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"Payne-ful" business: Moving forward by embracing the past
A Science of Change
A conversation with Margaret Seidler, author of “Payne-ful” Business: Charleston’s Journey to Truth. Ms. Seidler only recently became aware of her own family's deep involvlement in the African slave trade. She has chosen to bring her family story into the light of day, focusing her energy towards helping us move towards a more complete understanding of the past so that we can overcome that which divides us today.
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Voice of a Leader: A plant manager meets a blue collar OD guy
A Science of Change
Listen in to a heartfelt conversation with David Ledesma, the leader who used Cotton Mears at four different locations over a 20 year span. Learn about how and why he did so. This is also part of the View from a target series, which is material for my next book, about the power of engaging the hourly workforce in improving productivity and morale.
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OD Master Series: Action Research guru Dick Schmuck
A Science of Change
Join us as 88 year old OD sage Dick Schmuck recalls his first hand experiences with Lewin's inner circle, including Ronald Lippitt, Leland Bradford, and Ken Benne, as well as with my dad and with behavioral scientist John Wallen. We also discusses Schmuck's books and his unique approach to action research.
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View from a Target - A union VP meets applied behavioral science
A Science of Change
Listen in as Pat Roberson, former union VP and steward at the Alcoa Warrick Texarkana rolling mill, tells the story of his life as an hourly worker before and after Gil Crosby and his team conducted Lewinian OD in the East Texas plant.
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View from a Target - Blue collar OD guy - An electrician meets applied behavioral science
A Science of Change
Listen in as Mark Horswood, former union stward and electrician at the Alcoa Warrick auluminum smelter tells the story of his life as an hourly worker before and after Gil Crosby and his team conducted Lewinian OD in the Indiana plant.
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Facilitating Democracy: Exploring citizen engagement methods with Dr. Rosa Zubizarreta
A Science of Change
Join us as we describe and convey many models of citizen engagement, and related topics.
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OD Master Series: An exploration of spirituality and OD with John Scherer
A Science of Change
OD elder and Lutheran pastor John Scherer talks about the spiritual nature of his work, and shares his considerable knowledge of religion with host Gilmore Crosby.
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OD Master Series: Exploring my father's connections to Lewin's inner circle
A Science of Change
A conversation with my father, Robert P. Crosby, about the roots of his OD and the connections to Lewin, such as Lippitt, Bradford, and Benne. The conversation took unexpected twists and turns, and includes wisdom about change, love, and other matters.
info_outlineJoin me as we cover the social science of Kurt Lewin and it's application to racism as described in chapter two of my most recent book, Diversity without Dogma. Learn Lewin's theory and methods about change inside and outside or organizaions! Take action! The battle between democracy and authoritarianism is happening now, and race relations in the US have been part of that struggle since the beginning. Real democracy by and for all the people is the only sensible path foreward.