TABLE I: Varieties of dialogue arenas (and styles)
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.. | SINGLE: INTRA-
PARADIGMATIC "Straight-forward" truth
Relatively stable
"Dialogue about"
Without unstated constraints
Single value framework
Implementation
Short-term tactical concerns
Technique/Science | DUAL: CROSS-
PARADIGMATIC "Aggressive constraints"
Relatively dynamic
"Reactive dialogue"
Prevalence of unstated (or
secret) constraints
Value polarization
Extension
Medium term strategic concerns
Art/Techne | MULTI: INTER-
PARADIGMATIC "Fuzzy constraints"
Dynamically unstable
"Dialogue in response to"
With and without unstated
constraints
Multi-values / Fuzzy values
Value development
Anticipation
Longer term strategic concerns
Inspiration | META: META-
PARADIGMATIC "Holistic"
Turbulent
"Incorporating dialogue"
Neither with nor without
unstated constraints
Value emergence
Integration/Embodiment
Atemporal concerns
Insight | .. |
SPIRITUAL
RESOURCES Realm of
value/intuition | SPIRITUAL
DEV. / TRAINING
(Arena IV) Tolerance
Spiritual instruction
Disseminating "the word"
Structured dialogue | SPIRITUAL
EXPLORATION
(Arena X) Spiritual encounters
Challenging "others"
Converting the "misguided"Pilgrimage | SPIRITUAL
DISCOVERY
(Arena XIV) "Many mansions"
Multiple "others"
Spiritual complementarity
| SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION
(Arena XVI) Embodiment of patterns in transformation
Embodiment of change
| Group D Becoming the dialogue (XVI) * Wisdom barrier |
| KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES (Conceptware) Realm of ideas/thoughts | KNOW-HOW DEVELOPMENT
(Arena III) Education / Training
(UNESCO)
- Expertise development
- Skills development (ILO)
Mass communications (UNESCO)
Dissemination of knowledge
Ethical framework
Indoctrination | INNOVATION / DEVELOPMENT
(Arena IX) Applied research
(R & D)
Knowledge engineering
Theological encounters
(Intellectual exploitation)
(Propaganda / Censorship) | DISCOVERY / INVENTION
(Arena XIII) Fundamental research
Research strategy
Lateral thinking
Syncretism
Creativity | APPROPRIATE PATTERNING
(Arena XV) Pattern creation
- Epistemic landscape design
- Pattern transformation
- Morphogenetic patterning
Guiding metaphors
- Image schematics
- Structural archetypes
Kairos | Group C Transformative dialogue (XIII - XV) * Experience barrier |
HUMAN
RESOURCES (Groupware) Realm of affects/feelings |
HUMAN RESOURCE MGT.
(Arena II)
Personnel management (ILO):
- Wage scales
- Hiring/firing policies
- Conditions of work
Public health/safety (ILO/WHO)
Social security (ILO)
Population planning (UNFPA)
Food supply (FAO/WFP) | SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
(Arena VIII) Dealing with demanding others:
- Competitors / Opponents
- Employee / Labour relations
- Community
- Underprivileged / Foreigners
Human development
Social engineering
(Social exploitation)
(Collusion/Conspiracy)
(Subversion/Blackmail) | RESPONSIVE ORGANIZATION
(Arena XI) Mutuality in dialogue:
- Worker participation
- Self-management
- Social responsibility
- Social Charter (EEC)
Development with "human face"
Personal development
Organizational/Business ethics
Professional ethics
Inter-faith community | APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATION
(Arena XII) Organizational:
- Transformation
- Culture design/appropriation
- Images/symbol appropriation
Symbolic dialogue
Appropriate commitment
"Projet social"
Political will to change
Transcendent community | Group B Innovative dialogue (VIII - XII) * Training
barrier |
MATERIAL
RESOURCES (Hardware) Realm of tangible artifacts/sensation | RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION
(Arena I) Operational dialogue:
- Commerce/Trade (UNCTAD/GATT)
- Industry (UNIDO)
Short-term development:
- Resource allocation
- Cost/Effectiveness
- Programmed investment
Dealing/Bargaining
Calculated risk
Co-existence | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(Arena V) Development (R & D)
Engineering / Architecture
Medium-term development(OECD):
- Financial system (G-7)
- Structural adjustment (IMF)
- Agriculture (FAO)
- Commerce/Trade (UNCTAD/GATT)
- Industry (UNIDO)
(Economic exploitation)
(Bribery / "Commissions")
Territorial encounters | FUTURE UNCERTAINTY
(Arena VI) - Long-term investment
- Futures markets
- Risk/actuarial analysis
Long-term development (UNCTAD)
- Agriculture (FAO)
Environmental conserv. (UNEP) | MATERIAL APPROPRIATENESS
(Arena VII) Appropriate technology:
- Product appropriateness
- Product design
Sustainable development(UNCED)
Sustainable eco-community | Group A Adaptive dialogue (I - VII) |
