ModelIITheoryOfAction

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Contents 1 Name 2 References? Where can I read about it 3 What is its central functionality? 4 What does the tool help me do? 5 What problem can it help me solve? 6 In which contexts is this tool useful? 7 What abilities do people need to have to be able to benefit from this tool? 8 Are there any dangers/risks involved? 9 Can this tool be overused? 10 Do I need to use other tools in order to get the full benefit from this tool?

Name

Model II thery of action

References? Where can I read about it

Chris Argyris

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Argyris

What is its central functionality?

effective interactins with others during difficult work, mutual challenge and evidence base

Model 1

1) Decide what you want and try to make it happen

2) Save the other people's faces

3) Pretend you know about rule 1 %2b 2

Model 2

When you come to a conclusion give evidence

invite challenge to your conclusions

What does the tool help me do?

learn from others, challenge others

What problem can it help me solve?

Tact prevents improvement

In which contexts is this tool useful?

difficult prospects

What abilities do people need to have to be able to benefit from this tool?

refectiveness, courage

Are there any dangers/risks involved?

1. others may not rise to the challenge 2. self delusion

Can this tool be overused?

yes

Do I need to use other tools in order to get the full benefit from this tool?

yes intercultural consciousness

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