ABSTRACT
In a continuation of the preceding chapter, Chapter 3 explores the use of unadjusted gestures and responses in research conversations. The theoretical foundation for the terms ‘unadjusted gestures and responses’ is presented through the description of practices such as ‘reflexive ways of gesturing’, ‘pausing the immediate co-construction of meaning’, and ‘radical presence’. Six research practices are presented, empirically illustrated and discussed, with the aim of inspiring researchers to engage in research conversations with organisational members and explore unadjusted gestures and responses. Many research conversations revolve around organisational dilemmas for which organisational members struggle to find solutions. This practice explores how alternative ways of looking at the dilemma can be talked and acted into being. Finally, it is argued that using unadjusted responses in research conversations helps researchers take part in reflexive, radical and social poetic dialogues.
