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Social Processes and Tools for Change

Welcome to the "Social Processes and Tools for Change" group on Intersect. This is a place to exchange ideas and resources about how people communicate, self-organise and learn together.

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Networks, Communities of Practice, Systems of Emergence

In spite of current ads and slogans, the world doesn't change
one person at a time. It changes as networks of relationships
form among people who discover they share a common cause
and vision of what's possible. This is good news for those of us
intent on changing the world and creating a positive future.
Rather than worry about critical mass, our work is to foster
critical connections. We don't need to convince large numbers
of people to change; instead, we need to connect with kindred
spirits. Through these relationships, we will develop the new
knowledge, practices, courage, and commitment that lead to
broad-based change.

But networks aren't the whole story. As networks grow and
transform into active, working communities of practice, we
discover how Life truly changes, which is through emergence.
When separate, local efforts connect with each other as
networks, then strengthen as communities of practice,
suddenly and surprisingly a new system emerges at a greater
level of scale. This system of influence possesses qualities and
capacities that were unknown in the individuals. It isn't that
they were hidden; they simply don't exist until the system
emerges. They are properties of the system, not the individual,
but once there, individuals possess them. And the system that
emerges always possesses greater power and influence than is
possible through planned, incremental change. Emergence is
how Life creates radical change and takes things to scale.

Margaret Wheatley and Deborah Frieze

To download the full text of this article check out:
emergence_web.pdf

Or check out the Berkana Institute.

Discussion Forum

Community Cafe Process 2 Replies

Started by Billy Matheson. Last reply by Sam Rye May 24, 2011.

Otto Scharmer's "Theory U" 8 Replies

Started by Billy Matheson. Last reply by Rosa Henderson Feb 14, 2011.

The Art of Powerful Questions 1 Reply

Started by Carl Chenery. Last reply by Silvia May 7, 2010.

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Comment by Louisa Jackson on February 22, 2013 at 10:56

Greetings all - for those interested in alternative dispute resolution, applications are open for a Leadr scholarship for mediation training / certification this year - a really fantastic opportunity for students or those working for NGOs - see here for more information...

Comment by aimee whitcroft on June 21, 2011 at 14:38

I'm doing a quick eventbomb on a coupla groups, about this event, being held in Wellington tomorrow :)

http://we.intersect.org.nz/events/retake-the-nets-first-meeting

Comment by Jasmine Cargill on June 20, 2011 at 2:07
Hi peeps, here's another fantastic resource that integrates the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development (FSSD), also known as The Natural Step Framework, with strategic process design principles and dialogue-based methodologies.: http://www.theweave.info/
Comment by Nick Potter on June 19, 2011 at 15:51

Here are some great guidelines for group collaboration and emergence:

http://bit.ly/jVyIFJ

 

Comment by Donna Caddie on June 17, 2011 at 9:19

Hi folks, 

for those interested in social media in government engagement - here's an interesting resource. 

via Public Sector Marketing 2.0 by Mike Kujawski on 6/14/11

I was recently given permission to share a “work in progress” extranet site from the Government of British Columbia. Please note that it is currently a mirror and has not yet been officially launched. 

 

So what is it exactly?

A collection of guidelines and best-practices surrounding the use of social media for citizen engagement.

How is it different?

It’s actually a user-friendly resource. It’s visually appealing and not merely a PDF like every other government social media policy, guideline or best practice document seems to be these days.

How can you access it?

Let me know what you think. Do you see every level of government eventually having a resource like this? Internal wiki’s (e.g. GCpedia, OPSmedia) are great to get the content organized collaboratively by the evangelists, however to reach people outside the fishbowl, personally I think you need efforts like this.

Comment by Donna Caddie on June 13, 2011 at 8:33

Hey folks, 

IAP2 having a conference in Sydney this year... (2011) http://www.iap2.org.au/practicedevelopment/conferences/2011-iap2-au...

Comment by Silvia on May 7, 2010 at 2:37
Hey Carl,
Check out this video message from Otto to the Emerge training for Cultural Creatives, which recently happened in the Phillipines - http://emerge2010.ning.com/video/otto-scharmers-message-for

Cheers
Silvia
Comment by Carl Chenery on March 28, 2010 at 11:28
Here is a link to an important paper for anyone thinking about leadership development and social change by Otto Scharmer- Field Based Leadership Development
"Leadership development is not about filling a gap but about igniting a field of inspired connection and action- Ten propositions on transforming the current leadership development paradigm"
For more info on Otto's work at www.ottoschamer.com or to follow on there is Billy's conversation thread on Otto's Theory U in this group
Comment by Silvia on March 3, 2010 at 5:49
check out www.societalwholeness.org and then if your interested its worth while looking up Nicanor Perlas and his work around Civil Society, he is also running for president of the Philippines at the moment.
Comment by lee0007 on December 3, 2009 at 17:38
On the topic of tools to help people communicate, self-organise and learn together we believe we have something to offer. Check out our Time Trade Community Marketplace We've just released the Beta but we'd appreciate your feedback & need people - supporters of social justice and change - to help champion this type of volunteering & community resilience in your area.
 

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