Roanoke's U.Lab Hub - Session 2 (Co-initiating)

Roanoke’s U.Lab HubLeading Innovation from an

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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.


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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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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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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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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".


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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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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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".


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Brian's Intention Statement


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


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Roanoke's U.Lab Hub - Session 2 (Co-initiating)

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