...Then the question of managing culture x, y or z could be reframed as how to manage culture as such. And that would meet the need of our time in a very economical and most effective way, because we are faced with myriads of cultures on a daily basis. Cultural, national, racial, religious, professional, ethnic and gender diversity has become the rule rather than the exception. And to use a zoological metaphor, as the millipede cannot manage each of its feet individually but has to rely on an integrative control agent, so does man need an internal agent that can deal with ranges of diversity at a time; with cultural conditioning as such from a superordinate vantage point in an effective way. And if we can find reliable evidence for this possibility it would also be more economical and more effective than conventional intercultural training because it short-circuits the arduous awareness, knowledge and skills training and the need of lifelong practical experience associated with intercultural education.
Table of Contents
1. The Transcultural Management Model/Profiler/12 Octaves Model
2. Multi-model of the psychological architecture of the intercultural manager in the managerial context
3. Diagramme ALG-culture clustering
Research Objectives and Core Themes
The primary objective of this work is to introduce "Noetic Quantic Global Management" as a superior, integrative framework for transcultural leadership that transcends traditional cultural boundaries. By synthesizing concepts from neurophysiology, quantum physics, and Eastern/Western philosophical traditions, the author proposes a "transcultural" level of consciousness that empowers managers to shift their perspective, effectively integrating diverse cultural values without being confined by them.
- Theoretical integration of noetic layers of consciousness with quantum mechanical metaphors.
- Development of a transcultural management model utilizing the "12 Octaves" architectural framework.
- Reframing the manager’s role from managing "cultural objects" to practicing self-management at the level of consciousness.
- Application of the "ALG-Culture Clustering" diagram to visualize and overcome cultural divides in a global context.
Excerpt from the Book
NOETIC QUANTIC GLOBAL MANAGEMENT
What may possibly be the meaning of this cryptic title? Let me go step by and first explain the term “NOETIC” and then the term “QUANTIC” in order to consider their combined meaning before we put them in a transcultural managerial context.
Ancient Greece: The term “Noetic“ is etymologically derived from Greek “nous”. Its modern Greek meaning differs from the Ancient Greek meaning. According to Dr. Thérèse Brosse, the late cardiologist and researcher, Aristotle used it to refer to a layer of the psychological human architecture superior to the psychosomatic structural duality of man which is very much en vogue in the West, whereas other cultures, in particular the Ancient Greek in our civilization, seem to have also known a layer of consciousness superior to the mind and thereby enhanced the constitutional psychosomatic duality of the West by this third layer so as to form a trinity.
Neurophysiology: The human nervous system is governed by two important laws, those of anatomic integration and functional subordination. Neurophysiologically this entails hierarchically organized levels with a framework of unity provided by the superior level of integration. This evidence suggests a hierarchal control and integration logic within the human neurophysiologic architecture.
Summary of Chapters
1. The Transcultural Management Model/Profiler/12 Octaves Model: This chapter introduces the multidimensional architecture of consciousness and cultural spaces, conceptualized as twelve octaves that a manager must master to achieve transcultural effectiveness.
2. Multi-model of the psychological architecture of the intercultural manager in the managerial context: This section details a structured model (Manadala, Dome, Apollo) that maps dimensions of human and managerial interaction to help the subject achieve the optimal, equidistant position of consciousness.
3. Diagramme ALG-culture clustering: This chapter provides a visual representation of global culture clusters, illustrating how the Noetic-Quantic management capability serves as a central integration point for diverse cultural paradigms.
Keywords
Noetic, Quantic, Transcultural Management, Consciousness, Holistic Architecture, Intercultural Intelligence, Quantum Metaphor, Niels Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, ALG-Culture Clustering, Neurophysiology, Psychosomatic Duality, Integration, Global Leadership, Cultural Dynamics
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fundamental premise of the work?
The work proposes that global management is not merely a structural challenge but a "frame of mind." It argues that by accessing a higher level of consciousness—termed the "noetic" layer—managers can transcend cultural barriers and manage diversity more effectively.
What are the central thematic fields covered?
The central fields include transcultural management, the intersection of consciousness studies with organizational leadership, the application of quantum physics as a metaphor for social dynamics, and neurophysiological insights into human behavior.
What is the primary objective of the research?
The objective is to equip managers with a "transcultural" toolset that allows them to shift their focus between specific cultural perspectives (particle optic) and a unified, integrated field of culture (wave optic).
Which scientific methods are utilized?
The author utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, drawing analogies from microphysics (complementarity and uncertainty principles), neurophysiology (laws of integration and subordination), and philosophical traditions to build a conceptual management framework.
What does the main body address?
The main body explores the hierarchical structure of human consciousness, the limitations of conventional intercultural training, and the application of technical models like the "12 Octaves" and "ALG-Culture Clustering" to professional management.
Which keywords define this work?
Key terms include Noetic, Quantic, Transcultural, Consciousness, Holistic, Integration, and Quantum Cultural Optic.
How does the author define "Noetic" in this context?
Derived from the Greek "nous," the author uses "noetic" to describe a third, superior layer of human consciousness that integrates and transcends the dualistic psychosomatic nature of human experience.
What is the significance of the "ALG-Culture Clustering" diagram?
The diagram provides a visual representation of various global cultures and places a central "N" (Noetic) node in the middle, symbolizing the required management capability to integrate and harmonize these disparate cultural forces from a neutral, superordinate vantage point.
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- D.E.A./UNIV. PARIS I Gebhard Deissler (Autor), 2010, Noetic Quantic Global Management, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/159087
