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Developing Human Systems: In or Out of the Box?
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Sunday, November 25, 2012. In or Out of the Box? We've all heard people talk about "out-of-the-box thinking" in conversations, at meetings, or in the news media. But does everyone know the origin of this phrase? Maybe not. And not knowing, they have a slightly different concept in mind- different from its original intention or usage. What do you think it means? The term actually comes from a simple but very effective exercise that is sometimes used in consulting, coaching, and teaching:. We can apply thi...
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Developing Human Systems: Scanning the Future, While Acting in the Present
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Thursday, April 8, 2010. Scanning the Future, While Acting in the Present. Being an OD Practitioner in the 21st century is becoming more challenging, and perhaps more important. Guess how your clients feel? The growing need is for ways to guide change in the present, while keeping the future in mind. Consider what you are noticing about how our world is changing. What trends are you aware of in your own work experience, reading, media reports, travels? And you may be interested in the results of a. John,...
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Developing Human Systems: Is it Resistance or Incubation? The Exponential Shape of Change
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Is it Resistance or Incubation? The Exponential Shape of Change. I was talking with a good friend today about her struggle to initiate positive changes in the organization she works in. She described the tendency of most people there to avoid talking about certain crucial subjects. This is not unusual- most organizations have certain "unspeakable" topics. There is a tacit agreement to not talk about the elephant in the room, or the emperor's transparent new clothes. I was feel...
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Developing Human Systems: Competition or Collaboration?
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011. It’s useful to know the game we’re playing, and the rules that govern play. Sometimes we can be playing several games with the same people at the same time. We may be winning at one game, but we're losing at a more important one. I wouldn’t want to get my nose broken again, though, just to get girls’ attention. But looking back at the incident, I had been a problematic opposing player, and the elbow to my nose had taken me out of the game, and out of the way. To yours. My...
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Developing Human Systems: April 2010
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Thursday, April 8, 2010. Scanning the Future, While Acting in the Present. Being an OD Practitioner in the 21st century is becoming more challenging, and perhaps more important. Guess how your clients feel? The growing need is for ways to guide change in the present, while keeping the future in mind. Consider what you are noticing about how our world is changing. What trends are you aware of in your own work experience, reading, media reports, travels? And you may be interested in the results of a. My co...
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Developing Human Systems: July 2009
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Saturday, July 4, 2009. We Can Plant a Tree. Here's a thought: What if every human being planted one tree each year? What kind of effect might this have on sequestering carbon and stabilizing our global climate? The commitment would be to care for and nurture that tree through one's lifetime and the tree's lifetime, rather than using it for construction or firewood. What a lovely new tradition this would be for celebrating one's birthday! And for celebrating one's Earth home. Links to this post. If you h...
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Developing Human Systems: August 2010
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Is it Resistance or Incubation? The Exponential Shape of Change. I was talking with a good friend today about her struggle to initiate positive changes in the organization she works in. She described the tendency of most people there to avoid talking about certain crucial subjects. This is not unusual- most organizations have certain "unspeakable" topics. There is a tacit agreement to not talk about the elephant in the room, or the emperor's transparent new clothes. I was feel...
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Developing Human Systems: April 2009
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Monday, April 13, 2009. Assumption 11: "I can't do anything about it," or "We can do it together.". Nothing, it seems. The problems are so big. So we shift our focus down to the narrower scope of everyday concerns and activities. We make breakfast, take the kids to school, call Aunt May, respond to email. We can check off items on our do-list, and derive some satisfaction; some sense of accomplishment. But what can I do? As we consider the overwhelming circumstances we find ourselves in as a global socie...
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Developing Human Systems
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Saturday, October 12, 2013. Nine Assumptions and Ten Realities. The book is now available on Amazon. You can view it on your Kindle, or on a Kindle app on your computer or iPad. And you can also get a print copy, to read the good old fashioned way. And tell your friends! Http:/ www.amazon.com/Nine-Assumptions-Realities-Saul-Eisen-ebook/dp/B00FO95CL4/ref=cm cr pr pb t. Posted by Saul Eisen, Ph.D. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Saul Eisen, Ph.D. View my complete profile. Follow me on Twitter. People i...
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Developing Human Systems: October 2013
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Saturday, October 12, 2013. Nine Assumptions and Ten Realities. The book is now available on Amazon. You can view it on your Kindle, or on a Kindle app on your computer or iPad. And you can also get a print copy, to read the good old fashioned way. And tell your friends! Http:/ www.amazon.com/Nine-Assumptions-Realities-Saul-Eisen-ebook/dp/B00FO95CL4/ref=cm cr pr pb t. Posted by Saul Eisen, Ph.D. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Saul Eisen, Ph.D. View my complete profile. Link after any item.
