Resumen

ARNOLD, MG  y  FISCHER, A. Systemic structural constellations in academia facilitating transformation processes towards sustainability. JCMAN [online]. 2018, vol.15, n.spe, pp.139-170. ISSN 1815-7440.

Although efforts are being driven forward to foster sustainable development in academic systems, its implementation is still hesitantly. In order to generate holistic sustainability in organisations, institutions and companies, new approaches are becoming more and more relevant. Against the background of multifaceted and complex interrelationships in institutions, organisations and companies, systemic structural constellations represent a novel approach for resolving problems since they can reveal underlying dynamics and implicit knowledge patterns. Systemic structural constellations are accompanied by an innovative way of structuring and uncovering unconscious information, hidden patterns and phenomenology or inner realities. The main question is how systemic structural constellations can foster changes towards sustainability within academia based on the whole institution approach? Using exploratory case study design in multi academic settings, like research, consulting and transfer, and teaching and administration, the potentials were figured out. Main results are: the method offer a wide range of didactic applications for problem solving in the fields of learning, specific sustainability requirements and enables the adoption of holistic, transformative and interdisciplinary perspectives. However, sound education for practicing systemic structural constellations as a moderator or constellator as well as clear human ethics and an open mind are precondition for practicing in a positive manner. An integrated reflexion process is mandatory.

Palabras clave : Education for sustainable development; exploratory case study design; systemic principles; systemic structural constellation; unconscious knowledge and whole-institution approach.

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