CHRIS ARGYRIS

Since calling Chris shortly before his death and telling him that my then six year old daughter (now 44) named her favorite stuffed animal Argyris, I have related that story to my graduate students. They have called many of their teachers, professors, and mentors to share fond memories and share thanks. That memory of Chris lives on in all the calls and emails. Hopefully, those who visit these pages will continue to reach out and thank those who were influential to them.

Ah, Chris Argyris! My eyes are still moist having learned of your death. It came one week after I retired from a career in an organization, and often as I attempted something taking courage and clarity about motives, saying, or thinking, "with Chris Argyris on my shoulder." Chris visited about 50 of us Yale freshmen on a weekend retreat for Christians days before our college life began, in September 1967. He said, as I have reported to friends hundreds of times since, "Gentlemen, study...

Great scientist and teacher. Wedded to the truth and ready to silence-break. Miss him.

In the summer of 1963 I was a PhD student working for Chris and he did my career an enormous good. I asked him how to repay. He told me, without using those words, to pay it forward. Just tonight I did that with one of my graduate students and thought I'd have my student write Chris to say his student had partially repaid a debt. too late.

I met Chris in 1972 . He ran a 2 week programme at the University of Bradford. It was very early action science and it was both shattering and liberating . Chris was mild,gentle,sharp as a needle and so honest And that grin!! His ideas and drive took root in me (if not all the skills). They live with me now.It was a joy and privilege to meet him. A man for all seasons and all time

Chris's ideas and theories have inspired me since studying for my bachelors, and continue today in my PhD. I never met Chris, but his work has captivated me and changed the way I think (and learn). Thank you for enriching my life.

Some twenty-five years ago a professor in the education department of Ottawa University, Ottawa Ontario suggested I read "Action Science". I've been in 'good' trouble ever since. I never had the privilege of meeting Dr. Argyris in person, however, after viewing his brief online case studies I felt like I was watching a modern day Socrates... teaching, through his actions, practical wisdom.

I just discovered about Chris Argyris's family. Although I never knew him, I own several of his books and articles and referenced them in my own work. His contributions informed and inspired me. He leaves a tremendous legacy.
Jean Latting

I was honoured and privileged to have met Chris and worked with him at Monitor, accompanying him at meetings in his beloved Greece. I was very sorry to hear of his passing and I will remember him always with great respect and gratefulness.