The Conference Theme and Experience

Embracing Interdependence: Effective and Responsible Action in Our Organizations and the World

Interdependence binds us together in a single destiny, yet we aren't always aware of the web of connections that shapes our world. As we gain understanding of the systems we are a part of, we become both more effective in responding to challenges and more accountable to others for the current and future results of our choices. Participants will:

• Gain skills for leveraging the interdependencies in your organization and beyond
• See and think differently about the complex systems in which you work and live
• Experience how systems thinking and new ways of talking and listening can improve outcomes
• Network with a community of people dedicated to designing sustainable solutions instead of quick fixes
• Learn how to make a difference on a personal, organizational, and global level

At this year's event, we will engage in methods that contribute to the accomplishment of our mutual goals in an increasingly interdependent world. When we embrace new ways of seeing and thinking about the complex systems we live and work in, and learn to transcend the boundaries that limit our ability to collaborate, we can not only improve our organizational effectiveness but also contribute to the well-being of the larger systems we are a part of.