The Psychology of Fear in Organizatio..., Sheila M. Keegan
The Psychology of Fear in Organizatio..., Sheila M. Keegan
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The Psychology of Fear in Organizations
How to Transform Anxiety into Well-being, Productivity and Innovation

Author: Sheila M. Keegan

Narrator: Tanya Eby

Unabridged: 10 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 03/27/2018


Synopsis

In the context of global economic recession, fear has become institutionalized in many organizations, both in the private and public sectors. Board directors are under pressure from shareholders, senior executives are attempting to maintain sales in a nervous market and many people are concerned about job security and maintaining their living standards. The Psychology of Fear in Organizations shows how fear manifests itself in large organizations, how it impacts on the workforce and how by reducing our willingness to take risks and to innovate, it can inhibit economic growth and innovation, at both an individual and corporate level.The Psychology of Fear in Organizations examines the psychological barriers to innovation and presents initiatives to loosen the paralysis caused by the economic downturn. It presents psychological theory in an accessible way to provide a better understanding of the needs and fears of people and how they can be supported to improve productivity and innovation. Online supporting resources include lecture slides on how to harness fear to fuel innovation.

About Sheila M. Keegan

Sheila M. Keegan is a founding partner of Campbell Keegan Ltd, a consulting firm that uses qualitative research methods to help businesses with change management and communication. Her past clients include Kellogg’s, L’Oreal, GSK, and British Airways. She is also the author of Qualitative Research.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Josip

Fear is every where and it is contagious!After the economic crisis of 2008 fear spread quickly amongst the work force, especially because of the uncertainty that lied ahead. The lack of certainty fostered a climate of contagious anxiety, which quickly spread through out the work place. Fear began to......more

Goodreads review by Darren

We are strong! We are determined! We are informed! But we are paralysed by fear… wait, what? Fear is gripping everyone, everywhere and psychological pressures are abound. Energies are being sapped and maybe it is a miracle that anything functions and at what cost is this achieved? The author presents......more

Goodreads review by Stuart

Another in-depth look at how fear influences human interaction, especially in the business world. Using a mixture of history, the literature and personal experience, Sheila Keegan delves into the effects of fear within an organisation and also looks at remedies to reverse an ever-increasing trend in......more