Explore the latest publication authored by Dr. Michał Szostak, Head of the Institute for Management Research at Collegium Civitas. The article, titled “Reflexivity in Aesthetic Situation Management” delves into reflexivity within the context of the aesthetic situation from two angles: self-management and the management of components within the aesthetic situation. Published in the recent issue of the academic journal “Discourses on Culture”, the paper is rooted in the theory of the aesthetic situation, developed by the Polish philosopher, Professor Maria Gołaszewska. Dr. Szostak extends this framework into the field of management by employing the metaphor of an organization as a work of art.

The emphasis on reflexivity within specific components of the aesthetic situation—particularly from the perspectives of the creator and the recipient—brings a fresh perspective to the processes of self-awareness and the anticipation of potential consequences of activities before they manifest.

Exploring the crossroads of reflexivity and aesthetic situation management, Dr. Szostak addresses various issues, including aesthetic decision-making, the reception process, cultural and social contexts, transcending aesthetic boundaries, artistic collaboration, ethical considerations, self-critique, and historical context.

Free access to the article.