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Turning to each other rather than creating heroes doomed to fail

Started this conversation. Last reply by Peg Carlson-Bowen Feb 14, 2010. 5 Replies

 

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Vicky Schubert commented on Vicky Schubert's event 'More Than Brains: A Full Body Approach to Leadership'
"Francois, As far as I know, this is an old listing from over a year ago. I'm not sure why it is popping up again. I would check with Pegasus Communications. They were offering the webinar originally, and may be doing a reprise. Best wishes,…"
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Adapt and Perform: What Boeing Can Teach You about Change in Complex Systems at This is a virtual event on the web

March 10, 2010 from 2pm to 3:30pm
Join Boeing VP Dennis O’Donoghue for a fascinating look at how Boeing’s Flight Validation and Test Organization has employed the principles of living systems to effect profound, rapid change.
Feb 23, 2010
Peg Carlson-Bowen replied to Vicky Schubert's discussion 'Turning to each other rather than creating heroes doomed to fail'
"At our various get togethers (World Cafe, Systems Thinking), so far I encounter only those already ready to tackle these conversations, and are disposed to opening up to possibilities. And, of course, there are few in the room that hold extremist…"
Feb 14, 2010
Vicky Schubert replied to Vicky Schubert's discussion 'Turning to each other rather than creating heroes doomed to fail'
"Peg, There is an excellent discussion going on right now about "conservative/liberal dialogue" on the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation's main listserv. If you're not aware of them, NCDD is a very active community…"
Feb 13, 2010
Peg Carlson-Bowen replied to Vicky Schubert's discussion 'Turning to each other rather than creating heroes doomed to fail'
"I took a look at the site--great resources! I think the document about the Red/Blue Divide speaks to my situation most. There is a great document also on the Nuts and Bolts of preparing and facilitating such community conversations--really wonderful…"
Feb 12, 2010
Vicky Schubert replied to Vicky Schubert's discussion 'Turning to each other rather than creating heroes doomed to fail'
"Absolutely related, Peg. And yes, my intention was to suggest that we project our hopes and dreams onto heroes and then get disappointed in them when they let us down. I hear your frustration with your friend's stubborn side-taking mental…"
Feb 11, 2010
Peg Carlson-Bowen replied to Vicky Schubert's discussion 'Turning to each other rather than creating heroes doomed to fail'
"I'm not exactly sure what you mean by 'projectionists.' Do you mean that we project our hopes and dreams on a hero? Just wanted clarification. I agree that many of us avoid difficult conversations--but what may be more significant is…"
Feb 11, 2010
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Turning to each other rather than creating heroes doomed to fail

At Pegasus, we are careful to maintain an apolitical stance when it comes to particular candidates. But from a systems thinking perspective, last week's election in Massachusetts exposed a pattern that goes beyond winners or losers. Do we tend to opt out of difficult conversations in favor of annointing heroes charged with the impossible task of making change without our participation? As we ask in this blog post,…See More
Jan 26, 2010
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"Congratulations, Vicky!! How wonderful."
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Sep 29, 2009
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Worth a Thousand Words: Causal Loop Diagramming at A Virtual Event

October 15, 2009 from 2pm to 3:30pm
Causal loop diagrams (CLDs) are powerful tools for diagnosing organizational problems and identifying potential corrective actions.This session will show you how to translate a problem scenario into a causal loop diagram, recognize the implications of its structure, and design high-leverage interventions.See More
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When the Going Gets Tough: Turning Conflict into Strength at Web-based; Times shown are EDT

September 16, 2009 from 2pm to 3:30pm
Building strong relationships at work is anything but easy, especially under stress or in the face of conflict. But to be successful, we need to create partnerships strong enough to withstand the toughest pressures and weather the most challenging times. This interactive 90-minute live webinar with author and coach Diana McLain Smith offers you a navigational system with which to traverse--with intelligence––that unpredictable terrain called relationships. This system shows you how to use…See More
Aug 27, 2009
Amy Lenzo commented on Vicky Schubert's event 'Getting Heard Above the Noise with Robert Dickman'
"I love how worlds intersect! Bobby Dickman is a good friend of mine, and knowing the caliber of his work, I would highly recommend this event to anyone curious about the power of storytelling. I might take issue with the idea that one can't…"
Jul 29, 2009
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"Good to be here. The site looks terrific."
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"Hi Vicky, Welcome to the World Cafe Online Community! Amy has done a yeowoman's job of creating magic for people engaged in this work around the globe... i'm so delighted that you and Janice are playing!"
Jul 28, 2009

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At 12:11pm on September 30, 2009, Amy Lenzo said…
Congratulations, Vicky!! How wonderful.
At 5:27pm on July 28, 2009, david isaacs said…
Hi Vicky,

Welcome to the World Cafe Online Community! Amy has done a yeowoman's job of creating magic for people engaged in this work around the globe... i'm so delighted that you and Janice are playing!
 
 
 

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