What does it take to develop, as a leader? The day after hosting a webinar with Stephen Duns on Beyond…
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Conducting harmony
Yesterday I published an article on Harmonising Conditions for Innovation. As often happens, getting something published enables a sort of…
READ MOREHealthy growth is multidimensional
Learning to think and relate in multiple dimensions, is consequential for the health of a growing ventures, and of the…
READ MOREListening, for facilitators: enabling ease through discerning difference
One function of facilitation is indicated in its etymology: to make actualisation of an aspiration easy. So, facilitation requires discerning others’…
READ MOREThe antonym of compassionately coaching: how to crush a climber
Have you ever laughed at something or someone, not felt right about it, but unsure about exactly what was ‘off’…
READ MOREBeing open about what’s in focus
The fact of finite resources, limited ability and attention and short lifetime durations means that I (experienced or observed) can…
READ MOREFeel deeper to reach higher: an approach to uncovering assumptions and motivations
In July 2017 I started frequent, deliberate contemplation of the source assumptions underlying particular behaviours or reactions. Completing my personal…
READ MOREInnovation at edges: four facilitation principles
I have a refreshed sense of the relationship and importance of edges and convergence in enabling the emergence of new…
READ MORESocial change by changing socially
Does social change, require changing socially? Every thought-provoking tweet, crowdfunded project or inspiring social impact conference brings new ideas to our attention and catalyses interesting conversations. But have…
READ MOREEight Insights for Alliances
If you’re trying to change a system or build a new one, collaborating with like-minded people with aligned interests is a likely…
READ MOREGeraldton as a Shareable City?
I’ve just returned from a conference on coworking, which gave me reason to revisit the relevance of the ‘sharing economy’ and…
READ MOREPurposelessness enabling effectiveness
This post is to share the insights and shifts in attention resulting from contemplation of ‘purpose’ as part of the…
READ MOREI’ll follow you: followship and leadership co-arising
In conversations with a friend about our slightly different perspectives and approaches, I looked up definition and etymology of Leadership:…
READ MOREAn updated inquiry: Learning from and with innovative cities
Thanks to feedback from some wonderful people, I’ve updated the question shared in a previous post. I expect many more iterations to occur! The…
READ MOREEmergence – cracking open to a new coherency
Have you ever experienced a part of your self or life fall apart? At the same time, has something beautiful, new…
READ MOREAwareness in and of transitions
It still surprises me how much a simple shift in attention can change everything. In this case, what I’ve noticed is…
READ MOREHolacracy — a magical ‘OS’ for organisations
Holacracy has been on my radar since 2008, and recently completing their become a Certified Holacracy Practitioner has turned me into…
READ MORERevolutions and revelations
Last summer I was invited to a wonderful party, a party for revolutionaries. Dressing as Gandhi had great benefits: learning…
READ MOREThe significance of Identity for Sustainability
Beyond being one of the Max-Neef’s Fundamental Human Needs (see footnote) I think our identity is actually central to effectively…
READ MOREBackcasting
Backcasting – first, get clear on your vision of success… Backcasting is a process of starting from a vision of…
READ MORECan social innovation competitions move beyond hype and deliver change?
Integrating the best of business (they trade, and make a profit) and charity (they have a social mission, and re-invest…
READ MOREDeveloping as a Leader, through Action Inquiry
Awakening to action and inquiry in different territories of awareness One way to frame the concept of leadership is that…
READ MORELeadership Development Framework
Dictionary definitions of leadership highlight associations ‘showing the way by going in advance‘, ‘guiding behaviour‘, ‘inducing, directing, and inspiring‘. And…
READ MORESustainability Inside-Out: the role of coaching
Can organisations move towards sustainability without coaching? Arising and Article 13’s research reveals the critical role coaching can play in…
READ MOREVisual, sustainable business model design
Have you ever thought: Excel spreadsheets, verbal pitches and typed-out business plans are not as effective as they could be…
READ MORESeeing from all angles
Integral Quadrants is a tool or framework that represents four of the most fundamental perspectives on reality at any point…
READ MORESustainability, Entrepreneurship and Art at SHINE
We were recently involved in SHINE Unconference for social entrepreneurs. We researched how understanding ‘Fundamental Human Needs’ can inform both…
READ MOREFresh perspectives on tough challenges
Andrew has designed and run two workshops through LearningHouse and the Hub, and in collaboration with Dawn Fleming. You can…
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