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Aspects of Effective Dialogic Interventions | Dr Beth Macy
Dialogue SocietyDr Beth Macy presented her paper "Aspects of Effective Dialogic Interventions" in the third session (Dialogue, Conflict and Education) of the Critical Dialogues: Dialogue and Conflict Resolution workshop, which was organised in partnership with Dialogue Society and the Journal of Dialogue Studies on 28 Nov 2019, London. ► Abstract: Based upon on a broad reading of quantum physicist David Bohm’s work and upon my organisational experience, I propose that effective interventions into problem situations require three aspects: dialogue, whole-system involvement, and identification of systemic issueRead moreShow less
Dr Beth Macy presented her paper "Aspects of Effective Dialogic Interventions" in the third session (Dialogue, Conflict and Education) of the Critical Dialogues: Dialogue and Conflict Resolution workshop, which was organised in partnership with Dialogue Society and the Journal of Dialogue Studies on 28 Nov 2019, London.
► Abstract:
Based upon on a broad reading of quantum physicist David Bohm’s work and upon my organisational experience, I propose that effective interventions into problem situations require three aspects: dialogue, whole-system involvement, and identification of systemic issues. Without partnership of these three aspects, the real problem often hides in the crevices, leading interveners to focus on the wrong problem and to further solidify the original conflict. Concepts that underlie Bohm’s science and philosophy serve as metaphors for his process of dialogue as well as for this paper. In Bohm’s view, the relationship of wholes and parts underlies scientific as well as all other processes. A problem arises from fragmentation, breakage within the essential relationship of the parts that manifests in our societal, organisational and personal conflicts. His process of dialogue proposes to mend and reweave those fragments back into their participation in the whole. In dialogue, by placing a societal or organisational issue within its context and by viewing fragmentation from various perspectives, we begin the process of mending and rebuilding a broken issue back into wholeness. The image of the spiral suggested by Bohm describes the pattern underlying his dialogue, as well as the intervention model I propose. Brief narratives from organisational and societal-cultural interventions based upon these three aspects demonstrate their application in diverse situations and types of conflict.
► About Beth Macey
Beth Macy is an organisational development consultant in private practice near Houston, Texas, USA. The common thread throughout her work history has been change. She has been a manager, leader, or consultant dealing with organisations experiencing difficult issues. These organisations have varied from small to large, private to public, non-profit to profit, health care to manufacturing, educational to cultural. Her curiosity about effective change led her to master’s and doctorate degrees focusing on organizational behaviour and organizational theory. Developing her own competencies first as a manager and as a leader, she then shifted to coaching and consulting other organisational leaders. She teaches dialogue often at the Houston Jung Center and online, hosts ongoing international online dialogues, and is completing a book on the ideas and individuals who most influenced Bohm’s methodology of dialogue.
► Academic Workshop: Critical Dialogues: Dialogue and Conflict Resolution
Dialogue Society and the Journal of Dialogue Studies organised a workshop on Nov 28, 2019 in London addressing the topic of ‘Critical Dialogues: Dialogue and Conflict Resolution’. As a tool of conflict resolution, dialogue can take on many different shapes and can be moulded to respond to each conflict. In some cases, it becomes a tent that gives shelter to both sides, creating an environment of peace and security; in some other cases, it becomes a ship that saves the parties from the results of the conflict. In all these shapes and forms, dialogue constructs an aura facilitating parties to settle their incompatible differences.
In this workshop we had 15 papers critically addressing the role of dialogue/s in resolution of different types/forms of conflicts, from military to inner (psychological and psychosocial) conflicts of individuals. The workshop highlighted four themes related to the concept of dialogue. These are:
► Intercultural Dialogue and Conflict
► Dialogue, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
► Dialogue, Conflict and Education
► Dialogue and Conflict in a Changing World
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About Dialogue Society
The Dialogue Society is a registered charity (Registered Charity Number: 1117039), established in London in 1999, with the aim of advancing social cohesion by connecting communities, empowering people to engage and contributing to the development of ideas on dialogue and community building. The Dialogue Society is not a religious or ethnic organisation. It aims to facilitate dialogue on a whole range of social issues, regardless of any particular faith or religion. It stands for democracy, human rights, the non-instrumentalisation of religion in politics, equality, and freedom of speech.
► Abstract:
Based upon on a broad reading of quantum physicist David Bohm’s work and upon my organisational experience, I propose that effective interventions into problem situations require three aspects: dialogue, whole-system involvement, and identification of systemic issues. Without partnership of these three aspects, the real problem often hides in the crevices, leading interveners to focus on the wrong problem and to further solidify the original conflict. Concepts that underlie Bohm’s science and philosophy serve as metaphors for his process of dialogue as well as for this paper. In Bohm’s view, the relationship of wholes and parts underlies scientific as well as all other processes. A problem arises from fragmentation, breakage within the essential relationship of the parts that manifests in our societal, organisational and personal conflicts. His process of dialogue proposes to mend and reweave those fragments back into their participation in the whole. In dialogue, by placing a societal or organisational issue within its context and by viewing fragmentation from various perspectives, we begin the process of mending and rebuilding a broken issue back into wholeness. The image of the spiral suggested by Bohm describes the pattern underlying his dialogue, as well as the intervention model I propose. Brief narratives from organisational and societal-cultural interventions based upon these three aspects demonstrate their application in diverse situations and types of conflict.
► About Beth Macey
Beth Macy is an organisational development consultant in private practice near Houston, Texas, USA. The common thread throughout her work history has been change. She has been a manager, leader, or consultant dealing with organisations experiencing difficult issues. These organisations have varied from small to large, private to public, non-profit to profit, health care to manufacturing, educational to cultural. Her curiosity about effective change led her to master’s and doctorate degrees focusing on organizational behaviour and organizational theory. Developing her own competencies first as a manager and as a leader, she then shifted to coaching and consulting other organisational leaders. She teaches dialogue often at the Houston Jung Center and online, hosts ongoing international online dialogues, and is completing a book on the ideas and individuals who most influenced Bohm’s methodology of dialogue.
► Academic Workshop: Critical Dialogues: Dialogue and Conflict Resolution
Dialogue Society and the Journal of Dialogue Studies organised a workshop on Nov 28, 2019 in London addressing the topic of ‘Critical Dialogues: Dialogue and Conflict Resolution’. As a tool of conflict resolution, dialogue can take on many different shapes and can be moulded to respond to each conflict. In some cases, it becomes a tent that gives shelter to both sides, creating an environment of peace and security; in some other cases, it becomes a ship that saves the parties from the results of the conflict. In all these shapes and forms, dialogue constructs an aura facilitating parties to settle their incompatible differences.
In this workshop we had 15 papers critically addressing the role of dialogue/s in resolution of different types/forms of conflicts, from military to inner (psychological and psychosocial) conflicts of individuals. The workshop highlighted four themes related to the concept of dialogue. These are:
► Intercultural Dialogue and Conflict
► Dialogue, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
► Dialogue, Conflict and Education
► Dialogue and Conflict in a Changing World
Subscribe ►http://bit.ly/SubsDialogueSociety
Donate ► https://www.paypal.me/DialogueSociety
Becoma a patron ► https://www.patreon.com/DialogueSociety
Visit us ►http://www.dialoguesociety.org
Sign up to our newsletter ►http://eepurl.com/du5E6X
Twitter ►https://twitter.com/DialogueSociety/
Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/dialoguesociety/
Facebook ►https://www.facebook.com/DialogueSociety
About Dialogue Society
The Dialogue Society is a registered charity (Registered Charity Number: 1117039), established in London in 1999, with the aim of advancing social cohesion by connecting communities, empowering people to engage and contributing to the development of ideas on dialogue and community building. The Dialogue Society is not a religious or ethnic organisation. It aims to facilitate dialogue on a whole range of social issues, regardless of any particular faith or religion. It stands for democracy, human rights, the non-instrumentalisation of religion in politics, equality, and freedom of speech.
