Paul Watzlawick made significant advances in applying a systems approach in a number of related fields: family therapy, communications theory, and change management. His ideas were firmly rooted both in theory and in practical experience, especially as a psychotherapist. His many writings included several books which are highly engaging and easily read. A colleague summed up his work and personality as follows (Ray 2007, p. 416): Through his writings and countless teaching seminars, this gentle man brought a clear and unequivocal message about the relational and contextual nature of human behaviour. Articulate and charming with old-school bearing, this brilliant yet unassuming man was the ideal ambassador to the world for the interactional view pioneered by the Palo Alto Group.
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Ramage, M., Shipp, K. (2009). Paul Watzlawick. In: Systems Thinkers. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-525-3_23
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