Integral Organizational Development: Holistic, professional, compact
Ken Wilber's Integral Theory (AQAL) is one of the most widely acknowledged and most advanced holistic models, cutting across all scientific disciplines. We regard it as a suitable framework for modern organizational and HR development.
Wilber's "map" of development consists of five elements:
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The quadrants: What perspectives are important?
- Lines of development and stages of development: Every person and every organization is at different stages of development in different areas.
- States of consciousness. All "modes of awareness" (thinking, imagination and intuition) are to be used.
- Types. Examples of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), temperaments, types of organization
In Integral Organizational Development, we apply Wilber's theory rigorously, combining it with our own tried and tested Trigon systemic-evolutionary models.
Wilber studied hundreds of development theories in an attempt to establish the differences and common features; he eventually defined the dimensions by which all theories can be ordered. These are the two axes, internal-external and individual-collective.
In addressing any issue, Integral Organizational Development takes these four perspectives into account, considers the relevant lines and stages of development, and sees the interaction between individual and collective dimensions. This has the practical consequence that the organization can only develop to the next level if the senior managers develop the requisite coherent leadership culture, i.e. both change management and change leadership are required.
Trigon's OD Workshop, Professional Process Consulting and OD Compact offer the perfect training, leading to qualifications in Integral Organizational Development.