An overview of the "co-initiating" phase of the U.Lab was presented as the second session to members of Roanoke's U.Lab Hub Tuesday evening 1/13.

1. Roanoke’s U.Lab Hub
Leading Innovation from an
Emerging Future
Hosted by group epignosis (an urban ecolab)
Welcome to . . .
Brian McConnell - Director

2. 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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3. 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.

4. Roanoke’s U.Lab Hub
Leading Innovation from an
Emerging Future
Hosted by group epignosis (an urban ecolab)
Welcome to . . .
Brian McConnell - Director

5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. Brian’s “Intention Statement”
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11. 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".

12. 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

24. Roanoke’s U.Lab Hub
Leading Innovation from an
Emerging Future
Hosted by group epignosis (an urban ecolab)
Welcome to . . .
Brian McConnell - Director