roanoke's u.lab hub - session 2 (co-initiating)

Roanoke’s U.Lab HubLeading Innovation from an

Emerging Future

Hosted by group epignosis (an urban ecolab)

Welcome to . . .

Brian McConnell - Director

Session 2 - Co-initiating

"In practical contexts the U-shaped journey usually

requires two additional movements: an initial

phase of building common ground (co-initiating) and a concluding phase that . . .

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Session 2 - Co-initiating

. . . focuses on reviewing, sustaining, and

advancing the practical results (co-evolving)"

[emphasis added].

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Scharmer, C. Otto (2007): "Addressing the blind spot of our time-an executive summary of the new book by Otto Scharmer, Theory U: Leading from the future as it emerges." Web. 10 Jan. 2015.

Roanoke’s U.Lab HubLeading Innovation from an

Emerging Future

Hosted by group epignosis (an urban ecolab)

Welcome to . . .

Brian McConnell - Director

Session 2 (Co-Initiating) – From Ego-System to Eco-System Economies

▪ Modeling the course’s “Case Clinic” approach (see handout) –Select time keeper.

▪ Brian’s “Intention Statement”–The key challenge I’m currently “up against” . . .

▪ Stillness▪ Mirroring: Open Mind, Open Heart, Open Will ▪ Generative dialogue▪ Closing remarks and Individual journaling (to capture learning

points)

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Modeling the “Case Clinic” Approach

Brian McConnell (Case Giver)

•Brian is Roanoke U.Lab Hub’s facilitator

•This is Brian’s fifth MOOC and his third utilizing edX

Select time keeper . . .

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Brian’s “Intention Statement”

. . . coordinating our shared experience in a way that

helps move us as individuals (and a group) from ego-

system to eco-system functionality”.

1 - Current situation : The key challenge I’m

currently “up against” is . . .

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Brian’s “Intention Statement”

Well . . . I hope we'll be able to see (and better understand) how this move from "ego" to

"eco" involves operating systems.

2 - Stakeholders : How might others (i.e. stakeholders)

view this situation?

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Brian’s “Intention Statement”

Right! But what does that mean exactly? How,

or why, does a 4.0 operating system

function as an "eco-system"?

2 - Stakeholders : How might others (i.e.

stakeholders) view this situation?

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Brian’s “Intention Statement”

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Brian’s “Intention Statement”

As a part of my own learning process then, but

within a meta-integral (theory) context, I'm

currently exploring what it means to design

second-tier distributed networks.

3 - Intention : What future am I trying to

create?

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"This paper subsequently explores prospects that by better attending to the conscious processes by which we derive

meaning, an ontogenic emergence of co-creative awareness might serve to inform

remarkably new modes of thought and system design across multiple disciplines including learning, leadership, economics, and governance" from "Toward Integral

Economic Democracy".

Brian’s “Intention Statement”

As a part of my own learning process then, but

within a meta-integral (theory) context, I'm

currently exploring what it means to design second-tier distributed networks.

3 - Intention : What future am I trying to

create?

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Brian’s “Intention Statement”

I need to learn how to “let-go” of my "immunity to

change".

4 – Learning Threshold:

Caspari, Anne (2013): "Working with Resistance - a praxis paper." Mindshift Integral 5 Jan. 2013, n.pag., Web 12 Jan. 2015.

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Brian's Intention Statement

5 – Help : Where do I need input or help?

The going typically gets toughest (e.g. loneliest) for me as I approach the bottom of the "U" where

one generally encounters the "voice of fear".

State stages ('states' of consciousness)

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Brian’s “Intention Statement”

The going typically gets toughest (e.g. loneliest) for me as I approach the bottom of the "U" where

one generally encounters the "voice of

fear".

5 – Help : Where do I need input or help?

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Brian's Intention Statement

5 – Help : Where do I need input or help?

If someone in the group sees me either exhibiting or engaging a "defense

mechanism", I'd invite them to conduct an inquirey as

compassionately as they're able.

"Addictions and Allergies: States of Consciousness"

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▪ 1 - Listen to your heart : Connect with your heart to what you're hearing

▪ 2 - Listen to what resonates : What images, metaphors, feelings and gestures come up for you that capture the essence of what you heard?

Stillness

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Mirroring: Open Mind, Open Heart, Open Will

1 – Coaches share what

images/metaphors, feelings, or gestures

arose for them.

2 - Having listened to the coaches, Brian reflects what he

heard in response.

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Generative Dialogue

1 – Reflecting on Brian's remarks move

into generative dialogue on how these observations can offer

new perspectives on his situation and

journey.

2 - Go with the flow of the dialogue. Build on each other's ideas.

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Closing Remarks

1 – By coaches.

2 - By Brian: How do I now see my situation

and way forward?

3 - Thank you: An expression of

genuine appreciation to each other.

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Individual Journaling

Roanoke’s U.Lab HubLeading Innovation from an

Emerging Future

Hosted by group epignosis (an urban ecolab)

Welcome to . . .

Brian McConnell - Director