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Power, double binds, and transcendence in the mentoring relationship: a transpersonal perspective

Authors: Elmes, Michael B.1; Smith, Charles H.2

Source: International Journal of Learning and Change, Volume 1, Number 4, 3 June 2007 , pp. 484-498(15)

Publisher: Inderscience Publishers

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Abstract:

This paper describes some of the problems that can arise in a mentoring relationship a relationship that is both power dependent and helping. It draws on Bateson's theory of double binds to consider ways by which mentors sometimes try to maintain a power imbalance in the mentoring relationship and how proteges try to resist that imbalance. It draws upon the spiritual insights from various wisdom traditions to offer ways to avoid and transcend those binds. The paper concludes with a short case to illustrate the key ideas from the paper. It calls for more research on the micro-dynamics mentoring relationships using clinical research methods.

Keywords: EDUCATION AND LEARNING JOURNALS; Learning and Human Resources Development; MANAGEMENT JOURNALS; Policy and Organisational Management

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJLC.2006.013913

Affiliations: 1: Department of Management, WPI, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609, USA. 2: Department of Management, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11550, USA

Publication date: 2007-06-03

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  • International Journal of Learning and Change covers contemporary issues from the perspectives of process, structure, meaning and methods of individual and organisational learning and their impact on the organisational change process. International Journal of Learning and Change seeks to improve the understanding and approach to learning by addressing both theoretical and practical issues that have a high relevance to reforming and revitalising organisational capability, knowledge and intellectual assets. Learning is essential to individuals and organisations, whilst change is inevitable and needs to be managed wherever possible. The advancement of human knowledge and understanding of organisational learning and appropriate responses to the process of change determine social and economic progress. International Journal of Learning and Change is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge of management of learning and change, especially the process process and method of learning and change in science-based and technology-driven developments and applications. International Journal of Learning and Change also covers intricate sets of management theories and practices concerning a range of topics such as electronic learning, learning-by-doing, action learning, sustainable development, efficacy, and ethics of learning and change.
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