Articles by Greg Merten

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Merten describes the connection between personal and professional life—represented by the analytical and emotional measures ‘IQ’ and ‘EQ’—as the source of organizational development. Merten: “The most accurate picture emerges from a variety of people and sources.” Read Full Article

Commentary by Dennis Sandow

Commentary by Nick Zeniuk

Commentary by Ed Schein

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Our final research update holds the promise of a more substantive report in the future. Anne Murray Allen, Greg Merten, and Bob Johnson were all part of HP’s Inkjet Division during a period of remarkable growth that spanned most of the 1980s and 90s. “Discovering the Source of Phenomenal Results: The Magic of Legitimacy and Love” is an update on their insights about the conditions that made such positive business results possible. Using a process of reflection and dialogue that was characteristic of their time at HP, they are involving former colleagues in their retrospective research in the hopes that more organizations will rethink their assumptions in favor of the deeply respectful working arrangements which are key to the innovation most firms need. Read Full Article