An emergent inquiry process that combines applied behavioral science and organizational knowledge for progressive problem solving or innovation seeking within a community of practice. It is simultaneously concerned with bringing about change in organizations, in developing self-help competencies in organizational members, and in adding to scientific knowledge. Finally, it is an evolving process that is undertaken in a spirit of collaboration and co-inquiry. (Pasmore and Shani, 2016) The process includes planning/designing, implementing, gathering data, observing and reflecting, analyzing and adjusting based on what is learned. (See also: Community of Practice, Action Learning, Double Loop Learning and Levels of Analysis, Design, & Action)
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