Towards a synthesis of the classical and quantum paradigms - Vedic Scienceas a holistic approach to organizational change

Presents a critical analysis of the "planned change" and "learning organiza tion" approaches to organizational change, and their underlying classical a nd quantum paradigms. Dram. ng on a review of the corresponding paradigms i n modern physics, concludes that both approaches are incomplete, as they fa il to identify a common unifying basis for the organization. Identifies as a unifying basis the "subjective" aspect of the organization, which is acce ssible in the consciousness of its individual members; then locates a compr ehensive framework for organizational change in the worldview of the ancien t Vedic tradition of knowledge. The corresponding strategy for organization al development is based on the utilization, of systematic, effective techni ques for the development consciousness which have been introduced by Mahari shi Mahesh Yogi. Empirical research has shown these techniques to develop t he mental, physiological and social capacities of the individual. It is pre dicted that this consciousness-based strategy, applied in the organizationa l context, will simultaneously strengthen the alignment between the organiz ation's goals, the development of the individual and the needs of the envir onment.