reflections on our systems learning journey
here we share our thinking and learning as we go.
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a metaphor for exploring systems leadership in the context of emergence rather than intervention
by fiona mckenzie and seanna davidson
cross posted to fiona's medium and linkedin here and here
thank you to alice howard-vyse who helped kick off these conversations and our systems community for engaging in with the topic.
We subscribe to the school of thought that systems transformation requires the challenging of deeply held beliefs and the application of new ways of thinking. This includes paying attention to the myths and metaphors that...
back in december, we ran a session within the community of practice, asking folks what they need to support their capacity to do systems thinking and change work. what emerged was a collection of peaks and valleys: the things that enable them to do systems work and the things that get in the way.
it’s no secret that something special comes from seeing your own experience reflected back in that of someone else. recognising shared challenges and swapping notes on what we’ve found helpful calms our self-doubt and strengthens our resilience for systems work. it is in this...