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Making Social Change Happen! The Role of Development in Otto Scharmer’s Theory U
Leverage in a system Donella Meadows, Places to Intervene in a System, 1997
“Hyper-complex” challenges Dynamic Complexity Whole-system approach Emerging Complexity Presencing approach Social Complexity Multi-stakeholder approach
U-Process
M.C. Escher, Three Worlds, 1955, Lithograph
Lot of change Little change Revert back “Break Point” of the U
Kegan’s Structures of Complexity of Mind < 1% Self-transforming mind ,[object Object]
Leader leads to learn
Multiframe, hold contradictions
Problem-findings
Interdependent6% Self-authoring mind 34% ,[object Object]
Leader learns to lead
Own compass, own frame
Problem-solving
Independent32% Socialized mind 14% ,[object Object]

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A Developmental Perspective on Theory U

Editor's Notes

  1. During presentation of Theory U, I explain the 5 movements, and I arrive at presentation of Presencing. Explain it, ask people if they have heard of a similar experience or even if they have experienced it themselves. Relate to other spiritual teachers – EckartTolle, Krishnamurti, Buddha, …