The document discusses characteristics of positive organizations that allow individuals to thrive. Positive organizations let people be themselves, share information openly, and focus on strengths rather than weaknesses. They have clear rules and show how daily work contributes to broader goals. This creates a sense of camaraderie, trust in leadership, opportunities to learn and develop, and fairness. As a result, positive organizations see development, success, and growth as people can work to their full potential.

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