The concept of dialogue before and after the linguistic turn
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2009-08-10
Author(s)
Abstract
This article inquires whether the linguistic turn matters for how the concept of dialogue is conceptualized and practiced in change contexts. Therefore, we revisit the concept of dialogue in the work of Edgar Schein by connecting his prototypical article with some of its theoretical and practical allies and by setting up an intertextual comparision with a Bakhtinian-inspired strand of thinking dialogue which equally set off with an exemplary article in the same year. We argue that it is the different intertextual resources which are privileged in a specific understanding of dialogue that can help us to frame the controversial side of this concept and help us inquire whether investigating language itself is crucial to practice dialogue. We consider how the high expectations that are projected on how the concept of dialogue can be practiced, might be more fruitfully combined by relating both strands of conceiving dialogue. We conclude by suggesting that the Scheinian conception of dialogue can be valued by inscribing its emphasis on emotions in the linguistic-political conception of dialogue.
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Academy of Management
Start page
10
Event Title
69th Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2009 "Green Management Matters"
Event Location
Chicago, IL USA
Event Date
07.-11.08.2009
Subject(s)
Eprints ID
59132