theory u intro
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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.TRANSCRIPT
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
What is it?
Learning, Leadership, Innovation,Transformational Change
True change canonly take place withthe transformation
of the human heart.
Dive deep.
Why is theory U important?
21st century chaos and complexity.
The reactive mindset thathas governed the last twocenturies is ill-equipped to
eradicate systemic rootcause for transformational
change .
Problems can’t besolved by the same
level of consciousnessthat created them.
Albert Einstein
“The success of anintervention depends
on the interiorcondition of the
intervenor.”
Bill O’BrienEx-CEO, Hanover Insurance
Core principles
For individuals and organisations
Feel like stepping on the accelerator?
1. Fight the cult of speed.
Those who win are the ones who slow down time.Werner Erhardsuccessful entrepreneur turned pro race car driver
2. Embrace other POVs, openingheart and mind.
Been here?
What about here?
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)
Eye of the storm is calm. Yet formation of an eye isalmost always an indicator of increasing strength.
One movement, five processes
Invite people into your kitchen to bake the caketogether. Suspend judgment.
Strip down so new possibility can emerge
Experiment. Integrate. Improvise.
Listen and perform beyond the self.
Core competencies
In a nutshell, anything aboveU is superficial.
In summary.
Was
ControlTalk
Learn from the pastIQ
Reflect
U
ImproviseConnect
Learn from the futureIQ+EQ+SQ
Act
Action U
End of Analysis Paralysis.