This paper describes how Avoidant Organization Disorder, a common form of narcissism, thwarts organizational health and performance. Avoidant Organization Disorder is juxtaposed with interruptions in organizational learning. A model illustrating the possible relationship between the two and how...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the concept of communities of practice from a psychoanalytically informed perspective. Design/methodology/approach – The concept of communities of practice is defined, their working described, and negative attributes delineated. Findings –...