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Government
In the world of human systems dynamics, understanding is important, but it is not enough. We strive to see patterns clearly and to understand them. The ultimate goal, however, is to transform current patterns into possibilities for the future. In times like these, the journey from seeing to acting is not easy. My last two posts have told the story of my journey as I strive to transform the turbulence and uncertainty I see in US politics toward something more sustainable and equitable. As we approach Election Day, it is time for the NOW WHAT?
August 5, 2021
In today’s world of social media, television, and radio that bring you local and world-wide connection, how do you make sense of it all? You hear conflicting stories about issues and ideas that are important to you, but you can’t make sense of the differences they share. People talk about alternative facts and fake news, mainstream media and independent sources for information, and the intrusion of botz and hacks.
In the midst of all this how do you make sense of the cacophony?
What is true and of use to you?
How do you understand different sources and their value to you?
How do you honor what makes no sense to you but is important to others?
Join us as we explore these questions. Learn and practice with tools that can help you sort out your perspectives and questions to find what is both true and useful to you.
Manage Strategic Change
I was meeting with an executive team last week and realized they felt overwhelmed by an impending culture change effort. They had tired it before, with few results, and none of them was eager to dive in again. On the other hand, culture change was exactly what they needed. The pandemic disrupted supply chains and customer expectations. The “great resignation” is challenging their assumptions about recruitment and retention. Personnel exhibit symptoms of trauma and persistent stress. Board members see signs of discord and dissatisfaction. Productivity, customer satisfaction, employee experience and engagement are all suffering. At the same time, their global market expects innovation and agility.
Build Adaptive Capacity
“Nothing is Intractable.” That’s the tagline on the HSD website. It’s the footer in our stationery. It’s on the first slide of every PowerPoint deck we create. We believe it’s true. And we continue to get questions about how that’s possible when life is so complex.
Teaching & LearningCollaborate to Create Community
This is next in a series of blogs where Royce Holladay and Mary Nations explore dynamics of Generative Engagement.
Business & IndustryBuild Adaptive Capacity
First, consultants were supposed to give answers.
Then, they were supposed to give frameworks and methodologies to deliver answers.
Now, neither seems to work so well. Either the truth is more complex, or we can no longer afford to deny the truth. Clients, in every sector and around the world, need more than cookie cutters to thrive in the uncertain future.