Recommended Resources Books 5 Literacies of Global Leadership by Richard Hames New research has exposed our leadership paradigm as a outdated mess of
flawed models and practices. By working with great leaders and
observing their common attitudes and behaviours, Richard Hames has
cracked a universal code based on intelligence, appreciation and
collaboration. This code unlocks Five Literacies of Global Leadership. Community - The Structure of Belonging by Peter Block Modern society is plagued by fragmentation. The various sectors of our
communities--businesses, schools, social service organizations,
churches, government--do not work together. They exist in their own
worlds. What Block provides in this inspiring new book is an exploration of the exact way community can emerge from fragmentation. He explores a way of thinking about our places that creates an opening
for authentic communities to exist and details what each of us can do
to make that happen. He reminds us that the questions are often more important than the answers. Presence by Senge, Scharmer, Flowers, Jaworski Presence is an intimate look at the development of a new
theory about change and learning. In wide-ranging conversations held
over a year and a half, organizational learning pioneers Peter Senge,
C. Otto Scharmer, Joseph Jaworski, and Betty Sue Flowers explored the
nature of transformational change—how it arises, and the fresh
possibilities it offers a world dangerously out of balance. Theory U by Otto Scharmer A leading edge methodology that takes us on a learning journey into the U. Helps us see the influence of our perspective on how a situation unfolds, illuminating our own blind spot. Balancing theoretical perspective and practical social technology Theory U provides a set of principles and practices for collectively creating the future that wants to emerge. The Necessary Revolution by Peter Senge A revolution is underway in today’s organizations. As Peter Senge and his co-authors reveal in The Necessary Revolution,
companies around the world are boldly leading the change from dead-end
“business as usual” tactics to transformative strategies that are
essential for creating a flourishing, sustainable world. There is a
long way to go, but the era of denial has ended. Today’s most
innovative leaders are recognizing that for the sake of our companies
and our world, we must implement revolutionary—not just
incremental—changes in the way we live and work. Websites/Organisations Gallup Management Journal Excellent resource for managers looking for sound advice with an empirical foundation. Excellent articles on Employee Engagement, Wellbeing (see article below) and Strengths Based Leadership The Winding Staircase An innovative 'social ecology' in Perth Perth WA that intends "...to evoke and enable leadership within individuals, organisations and communities who recognise that our full potential is realised through sustainable relationships with
self, others and our natural environment."Society for Organisational Learning Developing capacity for inspired results in ordinary and extraordinary circumstances is the common passion that brings together a diverse community. Created by Peter Senge. Presencing Institute The Presencing Institute is a global action research community that applies Theory U to societal transformation by shifting the social field from ego-system to eco-system awareness. The presencing process is a journey that connects us more deeply both to what wants to emerge in the world and to our highest future possibility—our emerging authentic self. Articles The Five Essential Elements of Wellbeing |
