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Brief History of Change: Argyris

LDRLB

Behavioral scholar Chris Argyris studied this need for intervention, eventually publishing his findings in the late 1960s as Intervention Theory. Argyris first defined intervention. To intervene is to enter into ongoing system or come between people, groups or objects to provide assistance. They need an intervention.

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Brief History of Change: Argyris

LDRLB

Behavioral scholar Chris Argyris studied this need for intervention, eventually publishing his findings in the late 1960s as Intervention Theory. Argyris first defined intervention. To intervene is to enter into ongoing system or come between people, groups or objects to provide assistance. They need an intervention.

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What I Learned About Coaching After Losing the Ability to Speak

Harvard Business Review

The power of written declaration may seem fleeting in instant messaging, but the notes reflect present “objective truth” and make it harder to later forget or distort what was said. Finally, there’s the impact on accountability: Research shows that we’re more likely to achieve our goals when we write them down.