Every process is unique in its goals, form, and achievements. It’d be naive to summarize a one-size-fits-all formula or methodology. Instead, we need to adapt to the singularity of each case — envisioning the type of approach that would work best for the situation.
Psychoanalysis — the study of the conscious and the unconscious in the mind — can shed light on behaviors and recurrent conflicts that appear irrational. Oftentimes, blind spots in our thinking, such as unconscious biases with origins from deep-seated experiences, could manifest in dysfunctional behavior, thus undermining personal dynamics and performance.
In according unconscious and irrational life the same status as the conscious and rational one, psychoanalysis is invaluable in helping leaders and organizations understand and address underlying thinking and emotions impacting them. Psychoanalysis allows for the understanding of what is happening beneath the surface, thus paving the way for open discussions and sustainable, satisfying changes.