PRACTICE |
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Employers who consult Jim Lyttle know they
can implement a humor program effectively
and responsibly. It will not be abandoned
when workers get distracted or offended,
or because the credibility of managers is
threatened. They can rely on the multi-participant model of humorous interaction. |
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TEACHING |
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Students who study under Jim Lyttle know
they can apply wisdom and make judgment
calls, whether in written reports or speaking
with others at all levels. Their employers
are comfortable promoting someone who
brings together multiple perspectives and
takes responsibility for important decisions. |
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RESEARCH |
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Scholars who rely on Jim Lyttle's ideas know
they are on a firm foundation. Definitions,
constructs, and inter-relations will distinguish
humor from laughter, fun, or play. They will
be able to apply the rigorous tools of their
own academic disciplines to this fascinating
and under-researched phenomenon. |
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