ABSTRACT

Massive social changes have brought prosperity to many groups and nations. Technological developments continue to facilitate the transformation of our lives. More employees are working in teams connected technologically throughout the world. Many have participated in some times disconnected discussions involving managers on different continents. How we understand the dynamics of such virtual environments are challenges for workers and managers. Institutional transformation often involves a process of continuous change, which is both exciting and challenging and calls for flexbility on the part of the employees and executives. This book combines psychodynamic, small group and social systems theories in addressing consultations in various countries. The authors, from India, Australia, England and the United States, provide rich case material as well as theoretical background in explicating current consultations. It will appeal to executive coaches, organizational consultants, NGOs, specialists in finances and management, human relations and those interested in third world development.

chapter |8 pages

Introduction

chapter Three|22 pages

The dance of globalization

Learning, thinking, and balance

chapter Four|22 pages

Coping with unpredictability and conflict

Managing in a global economy

chapter Five|23 pages

Management's fear of market demands*

A psychodynamic exploration

chapter Seven|17 pages

C'est la vie

Creating a French family business to serve the global information society

chapter Eight|24 pages

The complexity of leadership

The complexity of the organizational self

chapter |4 pages

Afterword