Society And Economy 2010/2 [antikvár]

Society and Economy 32 (2010) 2, pp. 163-178 DOI: 10.1556/SocEc.32.2010.2.1DISCUSSING WHAT MATTERSICHAK KALDERON ADIZESCEO, Adizes Institute E-mail: [email protected] paper discusses why change inevitably leads to conflicts which, unless treated right, become destructive. It presents a tested framework on how to convert destructive conflicts into becoming constructive, which applies to individuals, families, any organizations, and society. The paper is based on the speech delivered by the author at the receipt of the Doctor Honoris Causa title of Corvinus University Budapest on the 22nd of January 2010.Keywords: change, destructive conflict, constructive conflict, managementJEL-codes: F51, M10INTRODUCTIONWe are rapidly approaching a crossroads that will determine whether or not our civilization has a future. Depending on what we do, we could face either total apocalypse or a new Age of Aquarius. We could experience an exciting new culture, our behavior dominated by mutual trust and respect, or a complete destruction of civilization. Allow me to elaborate.THE REPERCUSSIONS OF CHANGEWe know that change is constant. The process of change has been going on since the beginning of time and will continue forever. Among other factors, the world is changing physically, technologically, socially, and economically. Change is not1588-9726/S20.00 @20!0 Akadémiai Kiadó, Budapest