Inquiry and the Practice of Theoretical Conversation: Engaging in Dialogue to Elaborate Hidden Connections
讨论了探究的本质，主张发展促进对话而非讨论的技能和条件，以应对动荡决策环境、推进理论理解并改善管理实践，同时介绍了JBL新栏目“对话”以邀请供应链社区成员共同探索知识。
Our goal at JBL is not just to provide a forum for theoretical conversation but also to proactively invite more insightful and interactive conversation. As active inquiry and open dialogue are critical to achieving this goal, we discuss the nature of inquiry and argue for developing the skills and conditions required to promote dialogue over discussion. Only through more profound dialogue can we address the challenges of a tumultuous decision‐making environment, advance theoretical understanding, and improve managerial practice. We then introduce “ Dialogue ,” a new feature at JBL , which will consist of concise statements of alternative perspectives and diverse views. Through Dialogue , we invite members of the supply chain community to join colleagues in a grand adventure of knowledge discovery. We hope you will agree that the quest for understanding is more fun when we travel the path of discovery together.