Abstract
This chapter discusses why identity is important in relation to human resource development. We develop our notion of identity through discussing the concepts narrative and living story in relation to a theory of reality construction. This theory of reality construction consists of facts, logic, values and communication. We argue that balancing narrative forces and living stories are crucial for integrating the dimensions into a consistent reality that works for people. We draw the implications in relation to managing HRD and organisational change in general.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Globalization, Human Rights and Populism : Reimagining People, Power and Places |
Editors | Adebowale Akande |
Number of pages | 14 |
Publisher | Springer |
Publication date | 2023 |
Pages | 775-788 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-031-17202-1, 978-3-031-17205-2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-031-17203-8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023.
Keywords
- A theory of reality construction
- Human resource development
- Identity
- Living storytelling
- Logic
- Narrative
- Organisational change
- Reality
- Story
- Values and communication