CENTER FOR POSITIVE ORGANIZATIONS CPO MISSION: TO INSPIRE + ENABLE LEADERS TO BUILD HIGH-PERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS THAT BRING OUT THE BEST IN PEOPLE.
CENTER FOR POSITIVE ORGANIZATIONS In today’s dynamic, global economy, it is imperative that emerging leaders care about more than just their business’ short-term bottom line. Leaders must maintain a commitment to creating organizations that achieve sustainable, long-term success by bringing out the best in their workforces. Michigan Ross is working to redefine “business” as a place of purpose, contribution, and growth—for individuals and society. That belief in the power of business as a force for positive change in the world is reflected here at the Center for Positive Organizations. Over the last 15 years we have earned international recognition for our impact on research and practice. We are the leading research hub focused on the leadership, strategies, systems, culture, and practices of high-performing organizations that enable people to be their best selves in the workplace. positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu
What is positive organizational scholarship? Positive organizational scholarship is a subfield of management and organizations studies that empowers leaders to create positive work environments, improve the culture of their workplaces, and discover what is possible with their employees and within their organizations.
How can you learn more and get involved? + ATTEND AN EVENT
Each month during the academic year, the Positive Links Speaker Series showcases inspiring and practical research-based strategies for building high-performing organizations that bring out the best in people. These events are free and open to the public. + BUILD A BETTER WORKING WORLD
The Positive Organizations Consortium is the preeminent peer-to-peer learning and networking cooperative for leaders designed to enhance the business effectiveness and sustainability of positive organizational change. + APPLY OUR RESEARCH
What makes employees thrive? How can I bring my organization through difficult times stronger than before? What creates the positive energy a team needs to be successful? These are the questions our research strives to answer. Learn more: • Research in action tools, such as the Reflected Best Self Exercise • Teaching cases and videos • Published articles and books + JOIN A LEARNING PROGRAM
We offer undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students a variety of opportunities to interact with our community, such as +LAB and the Magnify Immersion Program. + STAY CONNECTED
Learn more about CPO activities, faculty research, news, and upcoming events on our website. Also: • Join us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn • Receive our monthly newsletter, Positive Perspectives
Center for Positive Organizations Stephen M. Ross School of Business University of Michigan 701 Tappan St. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1234 T: 734 647-8154 positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu
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