The Positive Organization by Robert Quinn
This issue’s recommended read is a freshly published book by Robert Quinn. The Positive Organization is an excellent summary about how you apply some of the ideas of positive psychology in workplaces in a balanced way that doesn’t get the pendulum to swing too far either towards the positive or to the negative – says Michelle McQuaid.
Quinn makes the case that no organization is completely positive or negative, but we’re constantly moving between the two sides – adds McQuaid – depending on the behaviours we’re encouraging and our focus.
She says that the book also shows the maturing of research. The previously overly deficit focused or ove
rly positive research has now changed. There is now a more balanced, informed, intelligent, and more nuanced approach – points out McQuaid.
“You want both of those elements in different situations, and for different outcomes. The trick is being more mindful and informed about how you implement.”
The Positive Organization was recommended by Michelle McQuaid – watch our interview with her about strength-based leadership. The book is available at amazon.co.uk and amazon.com.
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