353: Union of the Known-Unknown Realm of Existence for Enhancing a Future of Innovation (12769)

Our innovative endeavors are steered by a holistic understanding of existence, uniting the knowledge to be known, the knowable aspect, and the knower. Envisioning a future of innovation propels us with an unwavering focus on the pursuit of the unknown. Nonaka's (1994) exploration of knowledge creation (4 types of knowledge conversion) and Polanyi’s tacit-knowing (1958, 1969, 1983) sets the foundation for comprehending innovative practices. Lam (2000) delves into ontological and epistemological dimensions, catalyzing innovation. Beyond this, spirituality emerges as a bridge between the known and unknown (Nandram, 2022; Nandram & Bindlish, 2023), inspiring employees, leaders, and entrepreneurs toward future innovation. Our PDW proposal, influenced by Laszlo et al.'s synthesis of science and spirituality (2021), Storberg-Walker's quantum research (2021), being-centered leadership theory (TBCL) (Fry & Kriger, 2009; Allen & Fry, 2023), and Nandram et al.'s exploration of spirituality in the interconnected concepts of One, Zero, and Infinity (2023), explores the transformative potential of spirituality for global challenges. Emphasizing a paradigmatic-level shift, our proposal integrates Fry (2008) and Storberg-Walker's call for holistic understanding, combining analytical knowledge with non-rational experiences. Building on Storberg-Walker (2022), our PDW urges MSR researchers to critically reflect on diverse ways of knowing and enhancing transformative research practices through action-oriented approaches. Incorporating Allen and Fry's (2023) leadership framework, our PDW integrates TBCL's five ontological levels, framing leadership as a spiritual journey, aligning it with our K-continuum of Knowledge to present a comprehensive framework that enriches our understanding of how spirituality shapes actions, knowledge acquisition, devotion, and meditation within organizations to enhance a future of innovation.