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Theory U An introduction By Erica Liang Aug 11, 2007 8th Pinnacle Train-the-trainer IV Singapore Based on concepts and writings by Otto Scharmer Stockshots from Getty & istockphotos

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Introduces the framework, process and core principles for Theory U by Otto Scharmer. If you have been following Scharmer and Peter Senge's recent work, this is an accessible intro to activating change management.

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Theory UAn introduction

By Erica Liang

Aug 11, 20078th Pinnacle Train-the-trainer IV Singapore

Based on concepts and writings by Otto ScharmerStockshots from Getty & istockphotos

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What is it?

Learning, Leadership, Innovation,Transformational Change

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True change canonly take place withthe transformation

of the human heart.

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Dive deep.

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Why is theory U important?

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21st century chaos and complexity.

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The reactive mindset thathas governed the last twocenturies is ill-equipped to

eradicate systemic rootcause for transformational

change .

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Problems can’t besolved by the same

level of consciousnessthat created them.

Albert Einstein

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“The success of anintervention depends

on the interiorcondition of the

intervenor.”

Bill O’BrienEx-CEO, Hanover Insurance

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Core principles

For individuals and organisations

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Feel like stepping on the accelerator?

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1. Fight the cult of speed.

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Those who win are the ones who slow down time.Werner Erhardsuccessful entrepreneur turned pro race car driver

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2. Embrace other POVs, openingheart and mind.

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Been here?

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What about here?

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3. Practice Presencing

= Presence + Sensing

(heightened attention allowinggroups and individuals to shift inner

place from which they function)

(see deeply and collectively allowingfuture possibilities to emerge)

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Eye of the storm is calm. Yet formation of an eye isalmost always an indicator of increasing strength.

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One movement, five processes

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Invite people into your kitchen to bake the caketogether. Suspend judgment.

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Strip down so new possibility can emerge

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Experiment. Integrate. Improvise.

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Listen and perform beyond the self.

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Core competencies

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In a nutshell, anything aboveU is superficial.

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In summary.

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Was

ControlTalk

Learn from the pastIQ

Reflect

U

ImproviseConnect

Learn from the futureIQ+EQ+SQ

Act

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Action U

End of Analysis Paralysis.