# PCT / MOL in an organizational context?

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**Category:** MOL research\
**Created:** [April 21, 2022, 3:15am UTC](http://discourse.iapct.org/t/pct-mol-in-an-organizational-context/15926 "2022-04-21T03:15:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![hughmason](http://discourse.iapct.org/user_avatar/discourse.iapct.org/hughmason/32/3229_2.png) [@hughmason](http://discourse.iapct.org/u/hughmason)\
**Post date:** [April 21, 2022, 3:15am UTC](http://discourse.iapct.org/t/pct-mol-in-an-organizational-context/15926/1 "2022-04-21T03:15:01Z")

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Thank you to Dr Eva de Hullu for introducing this group to me - this is a first post as a new member.

As part of my doctoral research at University of Canberra I am exploring the potential for PCT to explain shared perceptions between stakeholders during new business venture creation. I am inspired by the fact that PCT is so closely associated with MOL as a framework for intervention because, in my practice, I am looking to develop a consistent approach for mentoring startup companies.

I would be grateful if any readers could point me towards literature exploring PCT/MOL in organizational contexts, particularly in teams or small groups. I ask as all the MOL literature I have read so far looks at individuals as the unit of intervention rather than teams.

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**Author:** ![wmansell](http://discourse.iapct.org/user_avatar/discourse.iapct.org/wmansell/32/36_2.png) [@wmansell](http://discourse.iapct.org/u/wmansell)\
**Post date:** [April 21, 2022, 3:51am UTC](http://discourse.iapct.org/t/pct-mol-in-an-organizational-context/15926/2 "2022-04-21T03:51:21Z")

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Nice to hear from you Hugh!

I’m aware that Sara Tai has been involved in group work with MOL. [Sara.tai@manchester.ac.uk](mailto:Sara.tai@manchester.ac.uk)

Also Rob Griffiths is working on a PCT approach to mental health systems  
[Robert.griffiths-2@manchester.ac.uk](mailto:Robert.griffiths-2@manchester.ac.uk)

And Shelley Roy applies PCT in schools.  
[Becreating@gmail.com](mailto:Becreating@gmail.com)

Keep in touch!  
Warren

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**Author:** ![hughmason](http://discourse.iapct.org/user_avatar/discourse.iapct.org/hughmason/32/3229_2.png) [@hughmason](http://discourse.iapct.org/u/hughmason)\
**Post date:** [April 21, 2022, 4:21am UTC](http://discourse.iapct.org/t/pct-mol-in-an-organizational-context/15926/3 "2022-04-21T04:21:52Z")

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Thank you! I will reach out

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**Author:** ![FredNickols](http://discourse.iapct.org/user_avatar/discourse.iapct.org/frednickols/32/2645_2.png) [@FredNickols](http://discourse.iapct.org/u/FredNickols)\
**Post date:** [April 21, 2022, 1:11pm UTC](http://discourse.iapct.org/t/pct-mol-in-an-organizational-context/15926/4 "2022-04-21T13:11:24Z")

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Hugh: The control theory section of my web site focuses on human performance in the workplace. You might find something there.

[www.nickols.us/controltheory.html](http://www.nickols.us/controltheory.html)

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**Author:** ![richardhpfau](http://discourse.iapct.org/user_avatar/discourse.iapct.org/richardhpfau/32/24_2.png) [@richardhpfau](http://discourse.iapct.org/u/richardhpfau)\
**Post date:** [April 21, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](http://discourse.iapct.org/t/pct-mol-in-an-organizational-context/15926/5 "2022-04-21T21:20:59Z")

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Hugh,

Perhaps the following article will provide an idea or two. It concerns, in part, how PCT helped the author, James Soldani, develop a program of productive teamwork:

James Soldani, “Effective Personnel Management: An Application of Control Theory,” pp. 515-529, in Wayne A. Hershberger, Editor, _Volitional Action: Conation and Control_, Amsterdam: North Holland, 1989.\*\*

With Regards,  
Richard Pfau

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**Author:** ![hughmason](http://discourse.iapct.org/user_avatar/discourse.iapct.org/hughmason/32/3229_2.png) [@hughmason](http://discourse.iapct.org/u/hughmason)\
**Post date:** [April 22, 2022, 1:52pm UTC](http://discourse.iapct.org/t/pct-mol-in-an-organizational-context/15926/6 "2022-04-22T13:52:04Z")

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Thank you, Fred and Richard I will read with interest

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**Author:** ![bnhpct](http://discourse.iapct.org/user_avatar/discourse.iapct.org/bnhpct/32/34_2.png) [@bnhpct](http://discourse.iapct.org/u/bnhpct)\
**Post date:** [April 22, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](http://discourse.iapct.org/t/pct-mol-in-an-organizational-context/15926/7 "2022-04-22T16:07:26Z")

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Soldani’s paper is here:

[https://www.livingcontrolsystems.com/intro\_papers/PCT\_results.pdf](https://www.livingcontrolsystems.com/intro_papers/PCT_results.pdf)