1. “An organization, no matter
how well designed, is only as
good as the people who live
and work in it.”

2. Characteristics of Positive Organization
1. Let people be themselves
2. Unleash flow of information
3. Magnify people’s strengths
4. Stand for more than one shareholder value
5. Show how daily work makes sense
6. Have rules people can believe in

3. Characteristics of Positive Organization
1. Sense of camaraderie
2. Trust/credibility of leader
3. Open and frank communication with the leader
4. Opportunities for learning and personal development
5. Fairness
6. Work-family concillation

4. • Development
• Success
• Growth
Authentizotic organizations — companies where people feel
authentic, alive, and good about themselves; and where,
because they really enjoy their work, they can work to their
full capacities.
• Emotional Intelligence
• Engagement
• Captivating

5. Major Dimensions of Positive Organizations
• Organization and Society
• Personal System
• Value System
• Work System

6. The Healthy Individual
• Feels good about themselves and their endeavors
• Inner/Outer motivational needs
• Psychological well-being
• Manages change/stress
• Pride and affirmation
• Full capacity
Purpose Self-determination Competence
Belonging Impact Enjoyment