Mechanistic Paradigm

o To understand the world, we must break it into parts and analyze
o World can be perceived objectively
o We plan for the world
o World is linear and hierarchical
o The organization is outside of me and hence its problems and opportunities
o There is one truth and we must find it
o Things are better understood when broken into parts
o Rational analysis
o Dominate the world

Holistic Paradigm
o To understand the world, we must see the relationships and interconnectedness
o We accept the complexity and subjectivity of the world
o We constantly re-evaluate and keep ourselves prepared in the changing world
o It is a circle of relationships
o Myself and the organization are a seamless whole and hence, what I see out there is also in here
o Truth is dependent on the context and current reality
o We seek to understand wholeness and inter-connectedness of all relationships
o Synthesis of rationality and intuition
o Partner with the world