This book is a rock-solid, easy-to-read guide to promoting change and innovation in your organization.

It is entirely possible to develop organizations that excel at change and innovation, while also being attractive workplaces. What is typical of such an organization? The Dream Organization is characterized by eight features, each presented in its own chapter. The purpose of the book is to show how and why these features improve the ability to change and innovate.

Oscar Amundsen is Professor of Organization Studies at the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning, Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

He has extensive experience in researching various industries and businesses. His research is focused on change and innovation in organizations. This includes related topics such as leadership, culture, trust, motivation, and organizational development. In these fields, he has published numerous books and scientific articles.

Amundsens goal is to develop research-based knowledge AND at the same time make the research concrete and accessible. The point is to make the knowledge useful for creating better organizations. Whether the enterprise is in the public, voluntary or private sector.

For more details about his professional activities, please visit the university website at Norwegian University of Science and Technology: https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/oscar.amundsen