Building Organizational Resilience : Creating Double-Loop Organizational Learning Through Application of a Jungian Systems Theory

Dean Robb

ISBN 10: 3639703650 / ISBN 13: 9783639703658

Published by Scholars' Press, 2013

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This study constructed a model of individual and human systems development as an interpenetrating whole, which was then used as the foundation for action research based double-loop learning. The model s essence is well captured by an ancient archetype: the Birth-Death-Rebirth Cycle. The model proposes that only two stances are possible toward life: we can either embrace it or resist it. Embracing the flow of life and shepherding ourselves through cycles of death and rebirth reinvigorates identity, unfolds latent potential, and expands capability, creativity and adaptability. Resistance attempting to block or control the flow of life and defend the status quo is a defensive strategy that lowers performance, creativity and flexibility, increases rigidity, stagnation and dysfunction, and may lead to early death.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Building Organizational Resilience : Creating Double-Loop Organizational Learning Through Application of a Jungian Systems Theory
• Publisher: Scholars' Press
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639703650
• ISBN 13: 9783639703658
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 24D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 24 millimeters depth
• Weight: 614 grams

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Synopsis

This study constructed a model of individual and human systems development as an interpenetrating whole, which was then used as the foundation for action research based double-loop learning. The model’s essence is well captured by an ancient archetype: the Birth-Death-Rebirth Cycle. The model proposes that only two stances are possible toward life: we can either embrace it or resist it. Embracing the flow of life — and shepherding ourselves through cycles of ‘death and rebirth’ — reinvigorates identity, unfolds latent potential, and expands capability, creativity and adaptability. Resistance — attempting to block or control the flow of life and defend the status quo — is a defensive strategy that lowers performance, creativity and flexibility, increases rigidity, stagnation and dysfunction, and may lead to early death.

About the Author

Dean Robb, PhD helps build companies that are highly adaptable to market shifts, yet aligned behind a focused business strategy. Areas of expertise include strategic renewal and innovation; strategy development and implementation; business, operational and team performance improvement; managing change; and executive coaching.