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EXPLORING ED SCHEIN’S LEGACY AND ENDURING INFLUENCE TO INFORM THE FUTURE

  • David Coghlan
  • , Jean M. Bartunek
  • , Jill W. Paine
  • , Abraham B. Shani
  • , Baruch Shimoni
  • , Ilene C. Wasserman
  • Trinity College Dublin
  • Boston College
  • IE University
  • California Polytechnic State University
  • ICW Consulting Group

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

2 Scopus citations

Abstract

For over 70 years, Edgar H. Schein creatively and systematically shaped and advanced theory and practice in areas such as organization development and change, career dynamics, the cultural dynamics of complex systems, leadership, process consultation (PC), and the clinical inquiry/research paradigm. This reflective chapter is built around Schein’s foundational theme of the scholar–practitioner. As such, it explores the impact of his work on the scholar–practitioner as artist, PC and Bourdieu’s notion of habitus, the role of context and collaborative design dimensions (CDD) in relationships, psychological safety and organizational culture, humble inquiry, and the role that social scientists play in confronting global crises. Trajectories of broad areas for future explorations are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearch in Organizational Change and Development
PublisherEmerald Publishing
Pages193-216
Number of pages24
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 Jun 2025

Publication series

NameResearch in Organizational Change and Development
Volume31
ISSN (Print)0897-3016

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2025 David Coghlan, Jean M. Bartunek, Jill W. Paine, Abraham B. (Rami) Shani, Baruch Shimoni and Ilene C. Wasserman.

Keywords

  • Edgar H Schein
  • collaborative relationships
  • confronting global crises
  • humble inquiry
  • organizational culture psychological safety
  • process consultation
  • the scholar–practitioner

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