Exploring what works
Sep 17, 2024
Abstract
Contemporary research is demonstrating the power of positive psychology in the workplace. Work linking positive psychol- ogy and SF is, however, at its genesis and untested. This article asks two questions: First, does SF operate as a methodology for bringing the fruits of positive psychology into the workplace? Second, if it does, what does this mean for the practice of SF? What aspects should we focus on to maximise what works? This will be examined through the ground break- ing work of Barbara Frederickson. Frederickson’s (2001) broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions will be consid- ered and the evidence supporting it outlined. Hypotheses about the links between it, other cognate research and tech- niques used within SF will be examined to answer these questions.
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Carey Glass
SFiO Reviewed Practitioner
Editor of Interaction
SFIO Contributor
Carey Glass is a Management Consultant and Organisational Psychologist. Her business “Change With Ease” reflects the miracle that happens when organisation move away from problem-focused approaches. She has brought SF to all areas of corporate and public sector life in the UK, from strategy, to performance management, to occupational health and safety, to culture, coaching and complexity helping create far-reaching change with ease. She has published case studies describing the transformation that SF brings to organisational outcomes and is excited to now be bringing the benefits of SF to Australian organisations.