Recent developments in the field of organization development and the need for changes in paradigm, values and practice to remain relevant to business. OD is out-dated; OC (organization change) may be more applicable due to its more encompassing and integrative thinking.
The major research and study on dimensions of cultures and the analysis of their implications at the societal and organizational levels. A very important book that helped Egon Zehnder International develop the framework and application of its Cultural Diagnostic tool.