Focusing on the intricate relationship between globalization and personal growth, this book presents a thorough social-scientific theory. It delves into how global processes shape individual experiences and development, highlighting the profound implications of these changes on society and personal identity. Through this lens, it offers insights into the interconnectedness of global dynamics and individual trajectories.
Utilizing Dialogical Self Theory, this book addresses the pressing issues of climate change and the resulting impact on well-being and societal disenchantment. It explores how personal and collective identities interact in the face of environmental challenges, offering insights into fostering resilience and hope within communities. Through a unique theoretical lens, it encourages readers to engage in meaningful dialogues that can lead to transformative action and a deeper understanding of our interconnectedness with the world.
The book advocates for a moral middle ground in contemporary society, emphasizing the need to assess human behavior as permissible and valuable. It offers a counter to polarization and divisive politics by proposing an identity model that transcends individual and group identities, focusing instead on a collective human and ecological identity. This approach aims to foster understanding and connection among people, promoting a more inclusive and harmonious society.
This book presents nine theory-based, practice-oriented methods for assessing and stimulating a multi-voiced dialogical self within groups, teams, cultures, and organizations, grounded in Dialogical Self Theory. It explores the practical implications of this theory in coaching, training, and counseling. Chapters are dedicated to the processes of positioning and dialogue at the self level, while others integrate self-processes with group dynamics and apply them to leadership development and teamwork. Each method is accompanied by theory, practical application, case studies, and discussions, highlighting the specific problems they address. The methods include: a Negotiational Self Method for resolving inner conflicts; a Self-Confrontation Method for personal meaning construction in career counseling; an Expressive Writing Method for career development; a Composition Method for analyzing personal positions through verbal and non-verbal means; a Dialogical Leadership Method to enhance relationships among leaders' internal voices; a Personal Position Repertoire Method that links personal assessments with focus group discussions; a Team Confrontation Method for exploring collective voices in teams; a Method for Revising Organizational Stories focusing on emotional significance; and a Technique for Assessing and Stimulating Innovative Dialogue among cultural positions in global nomads.
