Reflections on Groups and Organizations: On the Couch With Manfred Kets de Vries
by Manfred F. R. Kets De Vries
Manfred Kets de Vries reflects on the psychoanalytic dimensions of groups and organizations, exploring unconscious influences on leadership and team dynamics. Drawing from clinical insights, the book offers a unique perspective on improving organizational health through understanding human behavior in professional contexts.
About This Book
Reflections on Groups and Organizations offers a deep dive into the psychoanalytic perspectives on organizational life. Manfred Kets de Vries examines the unconscious forces that shape group interactions and individual roles within them.
The book presents clinical vignettes and theoretical insights, drawing from the author's extensive experience in consulting and coaching executives. It highlights how personal dynamics influence organizational effectiveness.
Through the metaphor of 'on the couch,' the text invites readers to consider the therapeutic aspects of understanding group processes. It addresses challenges in leadership and team functioning from a psychodynamic viewpoint.
This collection of reflections provides practical implications for managers and leaders seeking to foster healthier organizational cultures. Kets de Vries' approach bridges theory and practice in organizational behavior.
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