Kurt Lewin

Abstract

Kurt Lewin (1890 --1947) had a profound impact on the development of work teams. His concepts of field theory and action research created new avenues for social and organizational psychology. Claimed as a progenitor of many areas in applied psychology, Lewin's studies of group dynamics laid the groundwork for many of today's principles concerning work teams. This paper traces his seminal work that earned him a respected place in the history of organizational development.