THE definitive text on learning. Connects foundational theorists Dewey, Piaget, Lewin, and Jung. Illustrates theoretical consistency of learning and change theories across fields of psychology, education, organizational / social change, and personality.

Reports result of nation-wide research on successful collaborative initiatives -- what makes difference in effective efforts.

THE definitive text on organizational culture and development. Very candid reflections from one of the seminal thinkers and practitioners in the field. Very specific explanations of theory into practice regarding the way organizations do or do not succeed in making changes necessary to survive.

Honest analysis of conflict. Didn't get much attention, but extremely well written. Original thinking and unique approach to conflict resolution. For example, distinction between 'hot' and 'cold' conflict.

Great formulation for how to deal with conflict. One of the most valuable aspects is their suggestion of tracking back feelings in a difficult situation, to better understand what your own behavior.

One of the first texts on collaboration as a new way of getting work done.

Though he denounced the clichéd use of "paradigm shift" that the book spawned, the dense text is an acute observation of scientific discoveries- Communities of scientists guard a paradigm until it has been disproved. Their shared concept about the way something works provides a stable background against which anomalies are identified. These attract closer examination, which leads to breakthroughs.