Download or read book Handbook for Strategic HR - Section 3 written by OD Network and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Use of self” is what Organizational Development practitioners call the complex set of awareness and behaviors that make it possible to be genuinely helpful to others. Effective use of self is essential for influencing change in an organization. This section will help you understand how your assumptions influence your behavior and your perception of others; how to counter covert dynamics in the workplace that undermine productivity; how to encourage ethical leadership; how to foster inclusion; and how to continually learn about greater self-awareness and better working relationships with colleagues.