Phenomenology and Integral Pheno-Practice of Wisdom现象学和智慧的整体表现的实践.docVIP

Phenomenology and Integral Pheno-Practice of Wisdom In Leadership and Organisation Dr. Wendelin M. Küpers Department of Business Administration, Leadership Organisation FernUniversit?t in Hagen - Profilstr. 8 - D-58084 Hagen, Germany Tel.: + 49 (0)2331/987-4905 E-Mail: Wendelin.Kuepers@FernUni-Hagen.de. Abstract This paper investigates the multidimensional phenomenon of wisdom in organizations and management as an integral and relational process. In particular, the paper will show how phenomenology can help to render an extended understanding of the “incorporated” dimensions of wisdom situated in organizations and managerial life-world practises. Based on this, an integral (and holonic) pheno-practice of wisdom in organisations will be proposed. Accordingly the interior and exterior dimensions as well as individual and collective spheres of wisdom are assessed together. Furthermore, the interconnected processes of intentional, behavioural, cultural and systemic domains of wisdom can be integrated. Following a processual turn, a dynamic and decentred perspective on wisdom will be developed by which it is interpreted as an emerging and inter-relational event. Finally, theoretical and practical implications and further research on a more integrated understanding of wisdom are discussed. Introduction This article aims to retrieve wisdom as a relevant mode of meaning and practice within organization and leadership. With its multi-facetted modalities, wisdom carries tremendous potential for broadening, deepening and realising more integral ways for current managerial and organizational practices. Moreover, wisdom becomes relevant for transforming today’s personal, social, cultural, political and economic realities into a sustainable, equitable, peaceful and highly enjoyable existence and evolution (Macdonald 1993, 1995). More specifically, wisdom becomes increasingly important for dealing with the challenges of current business contexts. At present, realities of lead