Hi Laura,
I think the idea of learning from Indigenous peoples approaches is a
wonderful one. I would definitely be interested in working with you on
this. I have done a lot of research on indigenous approaches to management,
and it seems essential that indigenous ways also are intrinsically linked to
local ecology. I think this fundamental dimension could also be
incorporated into your outline.
You might want to take a look at the following articles to see where I'm
coming from (in particular the recent JMI using a semi-fictional creative
narrative to explore what organizational theory and practice can learn from
traditional indigenous knowledge; the AMJ is an empirical piece that comes
up with the grounded theory concept of ecological embeddeness management).
I've attached the AMJ because I have it on pdf. I only have an earlier
version (not the final copyedited one) of the JMI paper -- let me know if
you can't access it.
I was really glad to see your post! I look forward to hearing from other
AACORNers to see who else's work overlaps (David C?!)
Related work:
Whiteman, G. 2004. "Why are we talking inside? Reflecting on Traditional
Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and management research". Journal of Management
Inquiry 13: 261-277.
Whiteman, G, and Cooper, W. H. 2000. "Ecological embeddedness." Academy of
Management Journal, 43: 1265-1282.
Best, Gail
NB: I have quite a few other publications related to Indigenous peoples and
organizations, but see what you think of the above and how it may relate to
your idea for the chapter.
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From: Aesthetics, Creativity, and Organisations Research Network
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Subject: Indigenous Wisdom and Multiple Ways of Knowing in Organizational
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Hi Folks
This email has three purposes. Firstly, it is a response to David's and
Hans' invitation to contribute something to the New Approaches to
Management and Organization Publication.
Secondly it also serves as a response to Hilde's email requesting ideas
for the new Master in Strategic Innovation, Leadership and Knowledge
Creation.
Thirdly, it is a request to see who of my AACORN colleagues is also
interested in working with Indigenous wisdom and creative ways of
knowing in their organizational research - (I know, for example, David
Cowan is doing wonderful work in his leadership classes in Ohio, and has
written very powerfully on the topic.)
The attachment is called
'Beneath, Between and Beyond Structure: Incorporating Indigenous Wisdom
and Multiple Ways of Knowing into Organizational Life.'
Wishing you all well
Laura
Dr Laura Brearley
Senior Lecturer
School of Education
RMIT University
Bundoora West Campus
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