Interview conducted by Em Griffin, author of A First Look at Communication Theory. Find more resources on this and other communication theories at www.afirstlook.com.
I was subscribed Stanley Deetz' "Transforming communication, transforming business: Building responsive and responsible workplaces" nearly twenty years ago. I recall learning about direct participation and consent from the book. Great ideas but it is so hard to implement when confronted or faced with overwhelming closures. It is very hard to find an organization that understands and applies these concepts.