How Storytelling Organizations Can Solve Triple Loop Mystery

Boje and Rosile are proposing a new understanding of Triple-Loop learning that moves beyond hierarchical models and integrates quantum physics, indigenous knowledge systems, and the Socio-Economic Approach to Management (SEAM). They argue that their Ensemble Leadership Theory (ELT) provides a more effective approach to organizational change by emphasizing collective leadership and heterarchical structures. They have found success using ELT to address issues of modern-day slavery within corporate supply chains.Conversational Storytelling Inquiry (CSI) is a innovative methodology for exploring and analyzing Conversations through co-inquiry dialogue and collaborative storytelling. It emphasizes the co-creation of meaning through conversational storytelling. CSI suggests that these elements are crucial for fostering understanding and collaboration.Boje and Rosile recommend embracing the natural flow of conversation in organizations, recognizing the value of personal experience, and encouraging a dialogical approach, individuals can achieve a deeper understanding of complex topics. CSI emphasizes the importance of active listening, self-reflexivity, and interdisciplinarity in achieving this goal. Boje and Rosile draw inspiration from the Maori concept of “Braided Rivers," highlighting the importance of weaving diverse stories and perspectives together to create a richer understanding of a topic.