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A Systems Perspective on Leadership and Change
Now
it's more affordable to bring the wisdom of Peter
Senge into your next team meeting, consulting engagement,
or classroom conversation. The intimate atmosphere and practical
focus of these two insightful video presentations provide
a powerful and memorable learning experience.
Serious
Fun with Systems Thinking An intensive introductory workshop
Waltham, MA
June 16, 2008; 9:00–5:30
Facilitator: Ginny Wiley, president, Pegasus Communications
After
this entertaining full-day, fast-paced, small group
training you will have the foundation you need to
start using systems thinking immediately to:
• Get unstuck from persistent problems
• Understand the dynamics that are driving your
results
• Avoid the unintended consequences of short-term
thinking
• Make smarter decisions that lead to lasting
improvement
Spring/Summer
2008 Catalog Revised
format makes it easier than ever to find the tools
and ideas you need to make a difference in your work
and in the world
Whether
you're just getting started with systems thinking
and organizational learning, or you are looking to
deepen your impact, this is the place to start! And
take a moment to get to know some of the people featured
in our new Community Profiles.
Keynote
Speakers Betty Sue Flowers, Adam Kahane, Sara
Lawrence-Lightfoot, Atul Gawande, Peter
Senge
From
launching a new operations center in record time to
eliminating polio worldwide, how can groups come together
to create new realities rather than replicate the
status quo? Join us at this year's conference to explore
what distinguishes a transcendent performance from
a merely excellent one—and how we can work together
to produce an outcome greater than the sum of our
individual contributions.
Teams of 4 or more pay even less.
Call for details at 1-800-272- 0945.
Enjoy. Learn. Be inspired by
these compelling video offerings drawn from conference
sessions or produced specifically for training purposes.
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for these videos.
Today
in The Systems Thinker Putting
the "Relational" Back in Human Relationships
When linear thinking governs our relationships, we're bound
to encounter trouble. Diana McLain Smith introduces an "anatomy
framework" for looking at relationships and building
stronger organizations in the process. Also...
• Don Seville: Pea Beans in Ethiopia: Challenges
of Creating New Business Models for Sustainable Livelihoods • Peter Pruyn: Continuous Partial Attention
and the Demise of Discretionary Time
The
Trance of Scarcity by Victoria Castle
Stop holding your breath and start living your life by embodying
a story about abundance, inspiration, and your innate ability
to create the futures you desire. More...
Three
Deep Breaths by Thomas Crum
Find power and purpose in a stressed out world and discover
a path to balance and alignment that could have a profound
effect on every aspect of your life. More...
Being
the Change by Ann McGee-Cooper, Gary Looper, and Duane Trammell Find guidance for applying the principles of servant-leadership
and important lessons about creating enduring partnerships
in these stories from an active learning community. More...
The
Change Handbook by Peggy Holman, Tom Devane, and Steven Cady This survey of 61 whole systems change methods—up
from 18 in the first edition—includes new chapters
on selecting a method, mixing and matching methods, and
sustaining results. More...
Serious
Fun with Systems Thinking
