Peter Simpson Peter.Simpson@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor
Creative development in Bion’s work group: The desire for knowledge and the pursuit of truth
Simpson, Peter; French, Robert; Sheffield, Rob
Authors
Robert French
Rob Sheffield Rob.Sheffield@uwe.ac.uk
Occasional Associate Lecturer - CBAL - BAM
Abstract
In this paper we seek to contribute to the extensive literature utilising Bion’s theory of group functioning by employing a more developed treatment of the work-group than is commonly employed. Whilst we continue to recognise the value of an understanding of basic-assumption mentality in an appreciation of group functioning, it is our contention that the focus on this alone, without comparable attention to work-group mentality, can lead to an inappropriately negative view of group process than and, indeed, that is contrary to Bion’s essential optimism about the powerful psychological structure of work-group mentality. Illustrated by reference to events over a two-month period on a management development programme we discuss how the desire for knowledge and the pursuit of truth may lead to creative development within the work-group.
Citation
Simpson, P., French, R., & Sheffield, R. (2009, July). Creative development in Bion’s work group: The desire for knowledge and the pursuit of truth. Paper presented at 25th EGOS Colloquium, ESADE Business School, Barcelona, Spain
Presentation Conference Type | Conference Paper (unpublished) |
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Conference Name | 25th EGOS Colloquium |
Conference Location | ESADE Business School, Barcelona, Spain |
Start Date | Jul 2, 2009 |
End Date | Jul 4, 2009 |
Publicly Available Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
Peer Reviewed | Not Peer Reviewed |
Keywords | psychodynamics, Bion, work group, creativity, group dynamics, truth |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1436129 |
Publisher URL | http://www.egosnet.org/archive/2009_barcelona |
Additional Information | Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : 25th EGOS Colloquium |
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