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The Upside of the Downside

How Utilizing Defensive Dynamics can Support Learning in Groups

Peter Simpson

Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, UK, Peter.Simpson{at}uwe.ac.uk

Robert French

Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, UK

Russ Vince

The Business School, University of Glamorgan, UK

In this paper we suggest that it is important in management education to work with the defensive dynamics in learning groups. Through a consideration of the dynamics within complex systems, we argue that the ways in which these defensive dynamics are worked with may determine the levels of learning attained. This work requires a recognition that defensive dynamics within groups can limit learning, an awareness of the nature of such dynamics, and skill in adopting appropriate strategies in relation to them. Both staff and learners can contribute to this work.

Management Learning, Vol. 31, No. 4, 457-470 (2000)
DOI: 10.1177/1350507600314003
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