Organizing AR+ 2023 as a sociocracy

AR+ 2023 exists to cradle and catalyze capacity for the developmental unfolding of Action Research for Transformations (ART) as Science 2.0, that is, an orientation to knowledge creation that integrates subjectivity with objectivity, inner and outer landscapes. As the overall purpose of AR+, every year, is to support ARTists all over the world, wherever they […]

Edgar H. Schein 1928-2023: A Reflective Appreciation by David Coghlan

In Memoriam: Edgar H. Schein 1928-2023. The Humble Inquirer: A Reflective Appreciation by David Coghlan Edgar H. Schein’s name may not be known to action researchers outside of the realm of organizational psychology and organization development.  For over fifty years he held the position of Professor of Management at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Sloan […]

Feb 16th is Developmental Friendship Day

Fallback & Spring Forward with Val Livesay

I sought Dr. Val Livesay’s insights about developmental fallback last year.  Now Val’s new book “Leaving the Ghostlight Burning” is out. The term ghostlight is taken from theatre where it means to welcome to ghostly characters. In her book Val invites us to welcome our inner characters, the ghosts that lurk in our own shadows. […]

Connection Note on Vertical DevelopmentPhronesis 

ART Connection Notes share about impressive ART adjacent ideas and resources. They’re mostly about people doing leading edge work in the world that connects to and enriches ART as contemporary knowledge creation.    This Connection Note shares a podcast on Adult development, AKA vertical development. Two master action researchers in the field of leadership development […]