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WoS Workbook
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Intro words Dear participants of the World of Synergy Inclusive Leadership conference
This is a workbook that you might find very useful for practicing new methods and skills in your organizations or everyday life
The content will enable you to gain some insights into the rich world of participative methods and techniques that foster deeper connection strengthen dialogue and empower you to become a better leader You could have experienced some of these methods and skills at the conference in Olimje but in this workbook they are written down in such a way that will enable you to apply them in your workplace or everyday life This content is contributed by the facilitators of the programme and we are happy to share it with you May it inspire you to enhance your learning and knowledge towards wiser decision-making and a better world
In case you would like to improve your practice or learn more please find enclosed all the contact information needed to proceed
Welcome to the journey Andreja CepušWoS initiator amp programme coordinatorwwwworldofsynergycom
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LEARNING LAB I
(METHODS amp SKILLS) LETTING GO OF THE PAST amp LETTING THE FUTURE IN
PART 1 Your leadership balance and reinvention skills
Ina Kukovič Borovnik
wwwbela-vodacom
inabela-vodacom
Take one coloured pen and mark a point where you feel that you are more from a personal perspective then take another pen and mark where you are in the movements within your organization
bull How do they matchbull Where should you align more to balance your personal and organizational lifebull Where are the biggest differences
Your personal goal should be aligning both because we are one person one human one life Big differenc-es in the model bring discomfort less energy and less development of the potential for you your organiza-tion the world we live in
The current leadership models and ways are not sustainable anymore for our Planet
(scientific proof the Great Acceleration Planetary boundaries) The speed of change in technological advancements makes us talk about the VUCA (Volatile - Uncertain - Complex - Ambiguous) as the new normal
We need to unlearn and let go of what we were taught The solution is not just one formula We need to individually and organizationally build on a formula for a new leadership model
Use the MODEL OF LEADERSHIP MOVEMENTS (copyright by BELAVODA) as a starting point of defining where you are today and what you need to focus on more in the future for your own leadership and for your organization
This can be a useful tool for you to realize what you need to let go of in your personal and organizational leadership models
How to use the model of movements There are many ways but for the purpose of the basic use do the following by yourself or with your team The point is that you do not have to choose just one side both are present however the question is which one is missing and how you can balance it in your situation
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TITANIC SYNDROME a corporate disease in which organizations facing disruption create their own downfall through arrogance excessive attachment to past success or an inability to recognize the new and emerging reality
(wwwtitanicsyndromecom)
REINVENTION is a vital activity in managing the speed of change your business is in
Do you know how good you are as an organization on managing change In other words how good are your reinvention skills
Check if you are not developing the TITANIC SYDNROME (wwwchiefreinventionofficercom)
Once you answer all the questions see where the collective score brings you to
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If you want to become part of the global reinvention community and build on your skills get a copy of our alive book Titanic Syndrome - Why Companies Sink and How to Reinvent Your Way Out of Any Business Disaster
What does alive book mean
Updated and renewed every few months with new cases new tools and new data
Evolving the way your business and life evolveDeveloped together with practicing business leaders putting every idea and tool to the test
Online communities on Facebook Instagram and LinkedIn support you daily with articles and resources as you put the new reinvention ideas and tools into practice
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PART 2 The art of listening and questions
We need to let go of focusing on answers but switch to focusing on asking good questions
This is a skill that supports more on working as a living system rather than a hierarchy or command and control system from the inside and outside of your organization
What is a powerful question
bull generates curiosity in the listenerbull stimulates reflective conversationbull is thought-provokingbull surfaces underlying assumptionsbull invites creativity and new possibilitiesbull generates energy and forward movementbull channels attention and focuses inquirybull stays with participantsbull touches a deeper meaningbull evokes more questions
Otto Scharmer the author of Theory U talks about 4 levels of listening and provides the skill of listening the central place in his leadership work Lack of good listening is a key aspect that needs to be developed to ask impactful questions
1st level of listening is downloading you listen to what you already know which results in re-confirming your opinion and judgement
2nd level is factual listening (open mind) we notice disconfirming data what is different to what I expect it to be our mind tends to push these data aside after some time
3rd level is empathic listening (open heart) seeing the situation through somebody elsersquos eyes
4th level is generative listening (open will) our capacity to let go and allow to come connecting to an emerging future - who we are and who we want to be
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A framework of how you can lead each conversation well by Beyond leadership
THE VEHICLEDesigning and embedding a vehicle that can activate and sustain the qualities needed (in every layer of the stack) empowers an organization to master those future challenges consistently and with ease A vehi-cle that activates powerful execution and continuous learning in real time regardless of culture language situation or setting
THE FLOWUnderstanding the natural flow of human cooperation and collaboration allows the organization and its lead-ers to insert quality at the key trigger points (of that flow) in order to maximize impact and the sustainable effect for teams of any size Increasing quality before execution (connecting) and instituting learning and change afterwards (debriefing) significantly increases real-time impact on the organization
THE RULESThe quality of interactions is the foundation of how good teams can work together Establishing an innate interaction flow that maximizes respect appreciation amp trust unleashes significant power for joint execution and accordingly establishes improvements and quali-ties in every layer that follows
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A framework of how you can lead each conversation well by Beyond leadership
THE QUALITIESThose teams that can embed the activation vehicle achieve the real-time qualities and characteristics of some of the highest performing teams in the world The highest levels of attention awareness and the real-deal are unleashed throughout the organization
wwwthebeyondcompany
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CHOICE MAP is a simple tool for your awareness if you function from creating powerful questions Read the questions that bring you into JUDGER or LEARNER MODE and make the SWITCH Being in a judger path is what we are hardwired to do
from httpinquiryinstitutecomresourceschoice-map
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LEARNING LAB II
(FROM I TO WE) ALLIES OF IMPACTFUL FUTURE
A)Sam Kanerrsquos Diamond of Participation maps group visioning and solution-finding in three phases
1 Divergence
people open up create diverse ideas
around shared purpose
2 Groan zone
opposing ideas brush against each other
chaos conflict and confusion appear
3 Convergence
clarity starts emerging as to
potential future actions
All three phases are natural in a group process
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
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B)The lsquogroan zonersquo holds the biggest challenge - and the highest potential
How can we move from I to we from groan zone to grown zone from individual interests to shared vision and action
Scenario1 In a group visioning process you offer what you believe is a powerful idea2 What are some typical responses that you most dread hearing
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3 You have (at least) three choices of hearing such hard-to-receive message
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with this personrsquo (not clevervisionaryprogressive always a complainer wants to sell their own idea hellip etc)
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with mersquo (maybe this is not such a good idea after all I donrsquot know how to present it so that people would really get it Irsquom such a loser - no one ever listens to me hellip)
bull Listen deeper lsquoWhat is important to this personrsquo (author of the hard-to-receive message)
- How they may be feeling as they are saying this- What is the underlying valuequalityneed that is important to them hidden - underneath their opposition reservation or disbelief
A helpful framework to unpack and articulate what matters to people is a menu of qualitiesvaluesneeds as sources of aliveness They are all stated positively and constitute our shared humanity These inner drivers guide our perception thinking choosing and acting
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Some examples of human needs within organisational setting (for more consult wwwcnvcorg)
Collaborationclarity honestyconnectionsupportmutualityco-creationrespectconsiderationharmony meaning
Self-actualizationmeaningautonomyself-expressionauthenticitygrowth progress
Physical well-beingcomforthealthmovementrest relaxationphysical safety
Joyfuneaseplay
Accountabilityintegrityqualityeffectivenessprogressself-worth
Belongingemotional safetyacceptancecontributionbeing seen valuedtrust
Some basic feelings
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE fulfilled
joyinspirationhappinessoptimismenthusiasmsurprisefulfilmenthopepridegratitudepeacetrustlovecourageconnectionreliefbeing touchedfascinationcuriositypassionquietnesstenderness
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE NOT fulfilled
angerfearconfusiondisappointmentirritationfrustrationnervousnesssadnessrageworryshameimpatiencelonelinessdepressionnumbnessboredomdetachmentpaintormenthelplessnessvulnerabilityshock
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Observation (hard-to-receive message)
feeling underlying needquality value
Person A (author of challenging message)
Person B (me)
Larger entity - team department organisation etc
Possible elegant next step that includes and transcends identified key needs qualities values
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In short
1 Court wonder amp curiosity what are the underlying valuesneeds in any group process meeting argument (on all sides)
bull Under every complaint judgment reservation opposition hellip there is a deeply-held qualityvalueneed that matters to the person speaking
2 Help each other articulate the qualitiesneedsvalues that matter to them
bull When you say hellip are you feeling hellip because xyz is important to you
(When you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo are you concerned because you want so much that we decide on those actions that really have good chances of success)
bull When you say hellip I feel hellip because xyz is important to me
(When I hear you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo Irsquom surprised because Irsquod really like to look at this idea from various angles before we ditch it)
Have in mind a larger picture the organisationcompany also has its qualitiesvaluesneeds as do the departments and teams
3 Co-create solutions that honour as many key qualitiesvaluesneeds present Think beyond limiting assumptions expand the sphere of possibility be bold and courageous - together
More wwwhumussi wwwcnvcorg
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SESSION III FINDING BALANCE AND WHOLENESS FOR WISER DECISIONS
Feminine and masculine principles in leadership and how to strengthen balance and synergy in society
Matej Delakorda
wwwmatejdelakordacom
matejdelakordagmailcom
Andreja Cepuš
wwwenvirsi
andrejacepusenvirsi
In todayrsquos world there is a huge need for balance Balance within our lives our society our organizations and ourselves However to understand balance we need to understand the gap between masculine and feminine principles that has been going on for a long time
In order for our organizations to evolve and thrive the new qualities in leadership are necessary From goal-oriented to human-centered from competitive to collaborative from fear-based to heart-centered These are some polarities linked also to feminine and masculine principles
How to recognize the qualities that guide you
Both principles are necessary in each of us When in leadership position consider balancing both By doing this you will foster better communication effectiveness engagement of the employees or partners in collaboration and better understanding of the common vision You will be able to achieve far more with less energy In addition decisions will be wiser and for the common good This is the only way toward a better society
In ancient times both principles were empowered and fostered in male and female circles A circle is a social structure that has helped people come together in collaborative dialogue and action since the beginning of time raquoOur ancestors came to the campfire to cook to keep themselves warm and safe to tell stories and to establish rules of behavior and governance that supported community development These are the same reasons people come to the circle today to be social to discover safe methods of dialogue to share stories to build community and hold meetings in a collaborative manner Circles enable us to discover our collective wisdom They help us discover who we really are to each other as well as the resources we can offer to our conversations and tasks
Feminine qualities
CreativityIntuitionFlowEmotionsCollaborationCyclicityReceptivity
Masculine qualities
LogicAnalysisStructureMentalityCompetitionLinearityDecisiveness
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The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
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A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
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Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
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interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
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LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
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Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
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Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
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Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
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Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
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The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
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Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
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Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
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What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
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(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
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Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
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hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
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Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
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LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
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Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
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To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
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5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
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B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
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OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
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design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
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Intro words Dear participants of the World of Synergy Inclusive Leadership conference
This is a workbook that you might find very useful for practicing new methods and skills in your organizations or everyday life
The content will enable you to gain some insights into the rich world of participative methods and techniques that foster deeper connection strengthen dialogue and empower you to become a better leader You could have experienced some of these methods and skills at the conference in Olimje but in this workbook they are written down in such a way that will enable you to apply them in your workplace or everyday life This content is contributed by the facilitators of the programme and we are happy to share it with you May it inspire you to enhance your learning and knowledge towards wiser decision-making and a better world
In case you would like to improve your practice or learn more please find enclosed all the contact information needed to proceed
Welcome to the journey Andreja CepušWoS initiator amp programme coordinatorwwwworldofsynergycom
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LEARNING LAB I
(METHODS amp SKILLS) LETTING GO OF THE PAST amp LETTING THE FUTURE IN
PART 1 Your leadership balance and reinvention skills
Ina Kukovič Borovnik
wwwbela-vodacom
inabela-vodacom
Take one coloured pen and mark a point where you feel that you are more from a personal perspective then take another pen and mark where you are in the movements within your organization
bull How do they matchbull Where should you align more to balance your personal and organizational lifebull Where are the biggest differences
Your personal goal should be aligning both because we are one person one human one life Big differenc-es in the model bring discomfort less energy and less development of the potential for you your organiza-tion the world we live in
The current leadership models and ways are not sustainable anymore for our Planet
(scientific proof the Great Acceleration Planetary boundaries) The speed of change in technological advancements makes us talk about the VUCA (Volatile - Uncertain - Complex - Ambiguous) as the new normal
We need to unlearn and let go of what we were taught The solution is not just one formula We need to individually and organizationally build on a formula for a new leadership model
Use the MODEL OF LEADERSHIP MOVEMENTS (copyright by BELAVODA) as a starting point of defining where you are today and what you need to focus on more in the future for your own leadership and for your organization
This can be a useful tool for you to realize what you need to let go of in your personal and organizational leadership models
How to use the model of movements There are many ways but for the purpose of the basic use do the following by yourself or with your team The point is that you do not have to choose just one side both are present however the question is which one is missing and how you can balance it in your situation
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TITANIC SYNDROME a corporate disease in which organizations facing disruption create their own downfall through arrogance excessive attachment to past success or an inability to recognize the new and emerging reality
(wwwtitanicsyndromecom)
REINVENTION is a vital activity in managing the speed of change your business is in
Do you know how good you are as an organization on managing change In other words how good are your reinvention skills
Check if you are not developing the TITANIC SYDNROME (wwwchiefreinventionofficercom)
Once you answer all the questions see where the collective score brings you to
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If you want to become part of the global reinvention community and build on your skills get a copy of our alive book Titanic Syndrome - Why Companies Sink and How to Reinvent Your Way Out of Any Business Disaster
What does alive book mean
Updated and renewed every few months with new cases new tools and new data
Evolving the way your business and life evolveDeveloped together with practicing business leaders putting every idea and tool to the test
Online communities on Facebook Instagram and LinkedIn support you daily with articles and resources as you put the new reinvention ideas and tools into practice
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PART 2 The art of listening and questions
We need to let go of focusing on answers but switch to focusing on asking good questions
This is a skill that supports more on working as a living system rather than a hierarchy or command and control system from the inside and outside of your organization
What is a powerful question
bull generates curiosity in the listenerbull stimulates reflective conversationbull is thought-provokingbull surfaces underlying assumptionsbull invites creativity and new possibilitiesbull generates energy and forward movementbull channels attention and focuses inquirybull stays with participantsbull touches a deeper meaningbull evokes more questions
Otto Scharmer the author of Theory U talks about 4 levels of listening and provides the skill of listening the central place in his leadership work Lack of good listening is a key aspect that needs to be developed to ask impactful questions
1st level of listening is downloading you listen to what you already know which results in re-confirming your opinion and judgement
2nd level is factual listening (open mind) we notice disconfirming data what is different to what I expect it to be our mind tends to push these data aside after some time
3rd level is empathic listening (open heart) seeing the situation through somebody elsersquos eyes
4th level is generative listening (open will) our capacity to let go and allow to come connecting to an emerging future - who we are and who we want to be
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A framework of how you can lead each conversation well by Beyond leadership
THE VEHICLEDesigning and embedding a vehicle that can activate and sustain the qualities needed (in every layer of the stack) empowers an organization to master those future challenges consistently and with ease A vehi-cle that activates powerful execution and continuous learning in real time regardless of culture language situation or setting
THE FLOWUnderstanding the natural flow of human cooperation and collaboration allows the organization and its lead-ers to insert quality at the key trigger points (of that flow) in order to maximize impact and the sustainable effect for teams of any size Increasing quality before execution (connecting) and instituting learning and change afterwards (debriefing) significantly increases real-time impact on the organization
THE RULESThe quality of interactions is the foundation of how good teams can work together Establishing an innate interaction flow that maximizes respect appreciation amp trust unleashes significant power for joint execution and accordingly establishes improvements and quali-ties in every layer that follows
7World of Synergy copy 2019
A framework of how you can lead each conversation well by Beyond leadership
THE QUALITIESThose teams that can embed the activation vehicle achieve the real-time qualities and characteristics of some of the highest performing teams in the world The highest levels of attention awareness and the real-deal are unleashed throughout the organization
wwwthebeyondcompany
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CHOICE MAP is a simple tool for your awareness if you function from creating powerful questions Read the questions that bring you into JUDGER or LEARNER MODE and make the SWITCH Being in a judger path is what we are hardwired to do
from httpinquiryinstitutecomresourceschoice-map
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LEARNING LAB II
(FROM I TO WE) ALLIES OF IMPACTFUL FUTURE
A)Sam Kanerrsquos Diamond of Participation maps group visioning and solution-finding in three phases
1 Divergence
people open up create diverse ideas
around shared purpose
2 Groan zone
opposing ideas brush against each other
chaos conflict and confusion appear
3 Convergence
clarity starts emerging as to
potential future actions
All three phases are natural in a group process
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
10World of Synergy copy 2019
B)The lsquogroan zonersquo holds the biggest challenge - and the highest potential
How can we move from I to we from groan zone to grown zone from individual interests to shared vision and action
Scenario1 In a group visioning process you offer what you believe is a powerful idea2 What are some typical responses that you most dread hearing
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3 You have (at least) three choices of hearing such hard-to-receive message
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with this personrsquo (not clevervisionaryprogressive always a complainer wants to sell their own idea hellip etc)
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with mersquo (maybe this is not such a good idea after all I donrsquot know how to present it so that people would really get it Irsquom such a loser - no one ever listens to me hellip)
bull Listen deeper lsquoWhat is important to this personrsquo (author of the hard-to-receive message)
- How they may be feeling as they are saying this- What is the underlying valuequalityneed that is important to them hidden - underneath their opposition reservation or disbelief
A helpful framework to unpack and articulate what matters to people is a menu of qualitiesvaluesneeds as sources of aliveness They are all stated positively and constitute our shared humanity These inner drivers guide our perception thinking choosing and acting
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Some examples of human needs within organisational setting (for more consult wwwcnvcorg)
Collaborationclarity honestyconnectionsupportmutualityco-creationrespectconsiderationharmony meaning
Self-actualizationmeaningautonomyself-expressionauthenticitygrowth progress
Physical well-beingcomforthealthmovementrest relaxationphysical safety
Joyfuneaseplay
Accountabilityintegrityqualityeffectivenessprogressself-worth
Belongingemotional safetyacceptancecontributionbeing seen valuedtrust
Some basic feelings
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE fulfilled
joyinspirationhappinessoptimismenthusiasmsurprisefulfilmenthopepridegratitudepeacetrustlovecourageconnectionreliefbeing touchedfascinationcuriositypassionquietnesstenderness
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE NOT fulfilled
angerfearconfusiondisappointmentirritationfrustrationnervousnesssadnessrageworryshameimpatiencelonelinessdepressionnumbnessboredomdetachmentpaintormenthelplessnessvulnerabilityshock
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Observation (hard-to-receive message)
feeling underlying needquality value
Person A (author of challenging message)
Person B (me)
Larger entity - team department organisation etc
Possible elegant next step that includes and transcends identified key needs qualities values
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In short
1 Court wonder amp curiosity what are the underlying valuesneeds in any group process meeting argument (on all sides)
bull Under every complaint judgment reservation opposition hellip there is a deeply-held qualityvalueneed that matters to the person speaking
2 Help each other articulate the qualitiesneedsvalues that matter to them
bull When you say hellip are you feeling hellip because xyz is important to you
(When you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo are you concerned because you want so much that we decide on those actions that really have good chances of success)
bull When you say hellip I feel hellip because xyz is important to me
(When I hear you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo Irsquom surprised because Irsquod really like to look at this idea from various angles before we ditch it)
Have in mind a larger picture the organisationcompany also has its qualitiesvaluesneeds as do the departments and teams
3 Co-create solutions that honour as many key qualitiesvaluesneeds present Think beyond limiting assumptions expand the sphere of possibility be bold and courageous - together
More wwwhumussi wwwcnvcorg
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SESSION III FINDING BALANCE AND WHOLENESS FOR WISER DECISIONS
Feminine and masculine principles in leadership and how to strengthen balance and synergy in society
Matej Delakorda
wwwmatejdelakordacom
matejdelakordagmailcom
Andreja Cepuš
wwwenvirsi
andrejacepusenvirsi
In todayrsquos world there is a huge need for balance Balance within our lives our society our organizations and ourselves However to understand balance we need to understand the gap between masculine and feminine principles that has been going on for a long time
In order for our organizations to evolve and thrive the new qualities in leadership are necessary From goal-oriented to human-centered from competitive to collaborative from fear-based to heart-centered These are some polarities linked also to feminine and masculine principles
How to recognize the qualities that guide you
Both principles are necessary in each of us When in leadership position consider balancing both By doing this you will foster better communication effectiveness engagement of the employees or partners in collaboration and better understanding of the common vision You will be able to achieve far more with less energy In addition decisions will be wiser and for the common good This is the only way toward a better society
In ancient times both principles were empowered and fostered in male and female circles A circle is a social structure that has helped people come together in collaborative dialogue and action since the beginning of time raquoOur ancestors came to the campfire to cook to keep themselves warm and safe to tell stories and to establish rules of behavior and governance that supported community development These are the same reasons people come to the circle today to be social to discover safe methods of dialogue to share stories to build community and hold meetings in a collaborative manner Circles enable us to discover our collective wisdom They help us discover who we really are to each other as well as the resources we can offer to our conversations and tasks
Feminine qualities
CreativityIntuitionFlowEmotionsCollaborationCyclicityReceptivity
Masculine qualities
LogicAnalysisStructureMentalityCompetitionLinearityDecisiveness
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The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
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A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
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Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
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interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
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LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
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Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
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The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
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Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
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Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
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Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
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LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
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Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
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To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
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5 SI
1509
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Slo
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OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
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design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
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LEARNING LAB I
(METHODS amp SKILLS) LETTING GO OF THE PAST amp LETTING THE FUTURE IN
PART 1 Your leadership balance and reinvention skills
Ina Kukovič Borovnik
wwwbela-vodacom
inabela-vodacom
Take one coloured pen and mark a point where you feel that you are more from a personal perspective then take another pen and mark where you are in the movements within your organization
bull How do they matchbull Where should you align more to balance your personal and organizational lifebull Where are the biggest differences
Your personal goal should be aligning both because we are one person one human one life Big differenc-es in the model bring discomfort less energy and less development of the potential for you your organiza-tion the world we live in
The current leadership models and ways are not sustainable anymore for our Planet
(scientific proof the Great Acceleration Planetary boundaries) The speed of change in technological advancements makes us talk about the VUCA (Volatile - Uncertain - Complex - Ambiguous) as the new normal
We need to unlearn and let go of what we were taught The solution is not just one formula We need to individually and organizationally build on a formula for a new leadership model
Use the MODEL OF LEADERSHIP MOVEMENTS (copyright by BELAVODA) as a starting point of defining where you are today and what you need to focus on more in the future for your own leadership and for your organization
This can be a useful tool for you to realize what you need to let go of in your personal and organizational leadership models
How to use the model of movements There are many ways but for the purpose of the basic use do the following by yourself or with your team The point is that you do not have to choose just one side both are present however the question is which one is missing and how you can balance it in your situation
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TITANIC SYNDROME a corporate disease in which organizations facing disruption create their own downfall through arrogance excessive attachment to past success or an inability to recognize the new and emerging reality
(wwwtitanicsyndromecom)
REINVENTION is a vital activity in managing the speed of change your business is in
Do you know how good you are as an organization on managing change In other words how good are your reinvention skills
Check if you are not developing the TITANIC SYDNROME (wwwchiefreinventionofficercom)
Once you answer all the questions see where the collective score brings you to
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If you want to become part of the global reinvention community and build on your skills get a copy of our alive book Titanic Syndrome - Why Companies Sink and How to Reinvent Your Way Out of Any Business Disaster
What does alive book mean
Updated and renewed every few months with new cases new tools and new data
Evolving the way your business and life evolveDeveloped together with practicing business leaders putting every idea and tool to the test
Online communities on Facebook Instagram and LinkedIn support you daily with articles and resources as you put the new reinvention ideas and tools into practice
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PART 2 The art of listening and questions
We need to let go of focusing on answers but switch to focusing on asking good questions
This is a skill that supports more on working as a living system rather than a hierarchy or command and control system from the inside and outside of your organization
What is a powerful question
bull generates curiosity in the listenerbull stimulates reflective conversationbull is thought-provokingbull surfaces underlying assumptionsbull invites creativity and new possibilitiesbull generates energy and forward movementbull channels attention and focuses inquirybull stays with participantsbull touches a deeper meaningbull evokes more questions
Otto Scharmer the author of Theory U talks about 4 levels of listening and provides the skill of listening the central place in his leadership work Lack of good listening is a key aspect that needs to be developed to ask impactful questions
1st level of listening is downloading you listen to what you already know which results in re-confirming your opinion and judgement
2nd level is factual listening (open mind) we notice disconfirming data what is different to what I expect it to be our mind tends to push these data aside after some time
3rd level is empathic listening (open heart) seeing the situation through somebody elsersquos eyes
4th level is generative listening (open will) our capacity to let go and allow to come connecting to an emerging future - who we are and who we want to be
6World of Synergy copy 2019
A framework of how you can lead each conversation well by Beyond leadership
THE VEHICLEDesigning and embedding a vehicle that can activate and sustain the qualities needed (in every layer of the stack) empowers an organization to master those future challenges consistently and with ease A vehi-cle that activates powerful execution and continuous learning in real time regardless of culture language situation or setting
THE FLOWUnderstanding the natural flow of human cooperation and collaboration allows the organization and its lead-ers to insert quality at the key trigger points (of that flow) in order to maximize impact and the sustainable effect for teams of any size Increasing quality before execution (connecting) and instituting learning and change afterwards (debriefing) significantly increases real-time impact on the organization
THE RULESThe quality of interactions is the foundation of how good teams can work together Establishing an innate interaction flow that maximizes respect appreciation amp trust unleashes significant power for joint execution and accordingly establishes improvements and quali-ties in every layer that follows
7World of Synergy copy 2019
A framework of how you can lead each conversation well by Beyond leadership
THE QUALITIESThose teams that can embed the activation vehicle achieve the real-time qualities and characteristics of some of the highest performing teams in the world The highest levels of attention awareness and the real-deal are unleashed throughout the organization
wwwthebeyondcompany
8World of Synergy copy 2019
CHOICE MAP is a simple tool for your awareness if you function from creating powerful questions Read the questions that bring you into JUDGER or LEARNER MODE and make the SWITCH Being in a judger path is what we are hardwired to do
from httpinquiryinstitutecomresourceschoice-map
9World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB II
(FROM I TO WE) ALLIES OF IMPACTFUL FUTURE
A)Sam Kanerrsquos Diamond of Participation maps group visioning and solution-finding in three phases
1 Divergence
people open up create diverse ideas
around shared purpose
2 Groan zone
opposing ideas brush against each other
chaos conflict and confusion appear
3 Convergence
clarity starts emerging as to
potential future actions
All three phases are natural in a group process
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
10World of Synergy copy 2019
B)The lsquogroan zonersquo holds the biggest challenge - and the highest potential
How can we move from I to we from groan zone to grown zone from individual interests to shared vision and action
Scenario1 In a group visioning process you offer what you believe is a powerful idea2 What are some typical responses that you most dread hearing
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3 You have (at least) three choices of hearing such hard-to-receive message
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with this personrsquo (not clevervisionaryprogressive always a complainer wants to sell their own idea hellip etc)
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with mersquo (maybe this is not such a good idea after all I donrsquot know how to present it so that people would really get it Irsquom such a loser - no one ever listens to me hellip)
bull Listen deeper lsquoWhat is important to this personrsquo (author of the hard-to-receive message)
- How they may be feeling as they are saying this- What is the underlying valuequalityneed that is important to them hidden - underneath their opposition reservation or disbelief
A helpful framework to unpack and articulate what matters to people is a menu of qualitiesvaluesneeds as sources of aliveness They are all stated positively and constitute our shared humanity These inner drivers guide our perception thinking choosing and acting
11World of Synergy copy 2019
Some examples of human needs within organisational setting (for more consult wwwcnvcorg)
Collaborationclarity honestyconnectionsupportmutualityco-creationrespectconsiderationharmony meaning
Self-actualizationmeaningautonomyself-expressionauthenticitygrowth progress
Physical well-beingcomforthealthmovementrest relaxationphysical safety
Joyfuneaseplay
Accountabilityintegrityqualityeffectivenessprogressself-worth
Belongingemotional safetyacceptancecontributionbeing seen valuedtrust
Some basic feelings
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE fulfilled
joyinspirationhappinessoptimismenthusiasmsurprisefulfilmenthopepridegratitudepeacetrustlovecourageconnectionreliefbeing touchedfascinationcuriositypassionquietnesstenderness
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE NOT fulfilled
angerfearconfusiondisappointmentirritationfrustrationnervousnesssadnessrageworryshameimpatiencelonelinessdepressionnumbnessboredomdetachmentpaintormenthelplessnessvulnerabilityshock
12World of Synergy copy 2019
Observation (hard-to-receive message)
feeling underlying needquality value
Person A (author of challenging message)
Person B (me)
Larger entity - team department organisation etc
Possible elegant next step that includes and transcends identified key needs qualities values
13World of Synergy copy 2019
In short
1 Court wonder amp curiosity what are the underlying valuesneeds in any group process meeting argument (on all sides)
bull Under every complaint judgment reservation opposition hellip there is a deeply-held qualityvalueneed that matters to the person speaking
2 Help each other articulate the qualitiesneedsvalues that matter to them
bull When you say hellip are you feeling hellip because xyz is important to you
(When you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo are you concerned because you want so much that we decide on those actions that really have good chances of success)
bull When you say hellip I feel hellip because xyz is important to me
(When I hear you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo Irsquom surprised because Irsquod really like to look at this idea from various angles before we ditch it)
Have in mind a larger picture the organisationcompany also has its qualitiesvaluesneeds as do the departments and teams
3 Co-create solutions that honour as many key qualitiesvaluesneeds present Think beyond limiting assumptions expand the sphere of possibility be bold and courageous - together
More wwwhumussi wwwcnvcorg
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SESSION III FINDING BALANCE AND WHOLENESS FOR WISER DECISIONS
Feminine and masculine principles in leadership and how to strengthen balance and synergy in society
Matej Delakorda
wwwmatejdelakordacom
matejdelakordagmailcom
Andreja Cepuš
wwwenvirsi
andrejacepusenvirsi
In todayrsquos world there is a huge need for balance Balance within our lives our society our organizations and ourselves However to understand balance we need to understand the gap between masculine and feminine principles that has been going on for a long time
In order for our organizations to evolve and thrive the new qualities in leadership are necessary From goal-oriented to human-centered from competitive to collaborative from fear-based to heart-centered These are some polarities linked also to feminine and masculine principles
How to recognize the qualities that guide you
Both principles are necessary in each of us When in leadership position consider balancing both By doing this you will foster better communication effectiveness engagement of the employees or partners in collaboration and better understanding of the common vision You will be able to achieve far more with less energy In addition decisions will be wiser and for the common good This is the only way toward a better society
In ancient times both principles were empowered and fostered in male and female circles A circle is a social structure that has helped people come together in collaborative dialogue and action since the beginning of time raquoOur ancestors came to the campfire to cook to keep themselves warm and safe to tell stories and to establish rules of behavior and governance that supported community development These are the same reasons people come to the circle today to be social to discover safe methods of dialogue to share stories to build community and hold meetings in a collaborative manner Circles enable us to discover our collective wisdom They help us discover who we really are to each other as well as the resources we can offer to our conversations and tasks
Feminine qualities
CreativityIntuitionFlowEmotionsCollaborationCyclicityReceptivity
Masculine qualities
LogicAnalysisStructureMentalityCompetitionLinearityDecisiveness
15World of Synergy copy 2019
The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
16World of Synergy copy 2019
A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
17World of Synergy copy 2019
Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
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LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
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Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
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The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
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Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
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Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
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Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
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LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
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B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
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OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
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design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
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TITANIC SYNDROME a corporate disease in which organizations facing disruption create their own downfall through arrogance excessive attachment to past success or an inability to recognize the new and emerging reality
(wwwtitanicsyndromecom)
REINVENTION is a vital activity in managing the speed of change your business is in
Do you know how good you are as an organization on managing change In other words how good are your reinvention skills
Check if you are not developing the TITANIC SYDNROME (wwwchiefreinventionofficercom)
Once you answer all the questions see where the collective score brings you to
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If you want to become part of the global reinvention community and build on your skills get a copy of our alive book Titanic Syndrome - Why Companies Sink and How to Reinvent Your Way Out of Any Business Disaster
What does alive book mean
Updated and renewed every few months with new cases new tools and new data
Evolving the way your business and life evolveDeveloped together with practicing business leaders putting every idea and tool to the test
Online communities on Facebook Instagram and LinkedIn support you daily with articles and resources as you put the new reinvention ideas and tools into practice
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PART 2 The art of listening and questions
We need to let go of focusing on answers but switch to focusing on asking good questions
This is a skill that supports more on working as a living system rather than a hierarchy or command and control system from the inside and outside of your organization
What is a powerful question
bull generates curiosity in the listenerbull stimulates reflective conversationbull is thought-provokingbull surfaces underlying assumptionsbull invites creativity and new possibilitiesbull generates energy and forward movementbull channels attention and focuses inquirybull stays with participantsbull touches a deeper meaningbull evokes more questions
Otto Scharmer the author of Theory U talks about 4 levels of listening and provides the skill of listening the central place in his leadership work Lack of good listening is a key aspect that needs to be developed to ask impactful questions
1st level of listening is downloading you listen to what you already know which results in re-confirming your opinion and judgement
2nd level is factual listening (open mind) we notice disconfirming data what is different to what I expect it to be our mind tends to push these data aside after some time
3rd level is empathic listening (open heart) seeing the situation through somebody elsersquos eyes
4th level is generative listening (open will) our capacity to let go and allow to come connecting to an emerging future - who we are and who we want to be
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A framework of how you can lead each conversation well by Beyond leadership
THE VEHICLEDesigning and embedding a vehicle that can activate and sustain the qualities needed (in every layer of the stack) empowers an organization to master those future challenges consistently and with ease A vehi-cle that activates powerful execution and continuous learning in real time regardless of culture language situation or setting
THE FLOWUnderstanding the natural flow of human cooperation and collaboration allows the organization and its lead-ers to insert quality at the key trigger points (of that flow) in order to maximize impact and the sustainable effect for teams of any size Increasing quality before execution (connecting) and instituting learning and change afterwards (debriefing) significantly increases real-time impact on the organization
THE RULESThe quality of interactions is the foundation of how good teams can work together Establishing an innate interaction flow that maximizes respect appreciation amp trust unleashes significant power for joint execution and accordingly establishes improvements and quali-ties in every layer that follows
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A framework of how you can lead each conversation well by Beyond leadership
THE QUALITIESThose teams that can embed the activation vehicle achieve the real-time qualities and characteristics of some of the highest performing teams in the world The highest levels of attention awareness and the real-deal are unleashed throughout the organization
wwwthebeyondcompany
8World of Synergy copy 2019
CHOICE MAP is a simple tool for your awareness if you function from creating powerful questions Read the questions that bring you into JUDGER or LEARNER MODE and make the SWITCH Being in a judger path is what we are hardwired to do
from httpinquiryinstitutecomresourceschoice-map
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LEARNING LAB II
(FROM I TO WE) ALLIES OF IMPACTFUL FUTURE
A)Sam Kanerrsquos Diamond of Participation maps group visioning and solution-finding in three phases
1 Divergence
people open up create diverse ideas
around shared purpose
2 Groan zone
opposing ideas brush against each other
chaos conflict and confusion appear
3 Convergence
clarity starts emerging as to
potential future actions
All three phases are natural in a group process
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
10World of Synergy copy 2019
B)The lsquogroan zonersquo holds the biggest challenge - and the highest potential
How can we move from I to we from groan zone to grown zone from individual interests to shared vision and action
Scenario1 In a group visioning process you offer what you believe is a powerful idea2 What are some typical responses that you most dread hearing
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3 You have (at least) three choices of hearing such hard-to-receive message
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with this personrsquo (not clevervisionaryprogressive always a complainer wants to sell their own idea hellip etc)
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with mersquo (maybe this is not such a good idea after all I donrsquot know how to present it so that people would really get it Irsquom such a loser - no one ever listens to me hellip)
bull Listen deeper lsquoWhat is important to this personrsquo (author of the hard-to-receive message)
- How they may be feeling as they are saying this- What is the underlying valuequalityneed that is important to them hidden - underneath their opposition reservation or disbelief
A helpful framework to unpack and articulate what matters to people is a menu of qualitiesvaluesneeds as sources of aliveness They are all stated positively and constitute our shared humanity These inner drivers guide our perception thinking choosing and acting
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Some examples of human needs within organisational setting (for more consult wwwcnvcorg)
Collaborationclarity honestyconnectionsupportmutualityco-creationrespectconsiderationharmony meaning
Self-actualizationmeaningautonomyself-expressionauthenticitygrowth progress
Physical well-beingcomforthealthmovementrest relaxationphysical safety
Joyfuneaseplay
Accountabilityintegrityqualityeffectivenessprogressself-worth
Belongingemotional safetyacceptancecontributionbeing seen valuedtrust
Some basic feelings
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE fulfilled
joyinspirationhappinessoptimismenthusiasmsurprisefulfilmenthopepridegratitudepeacetrustlovecourageconnectionreliefbeing touchedfascinationcuriositypassionquietnesstenderness
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE NOT fulfilled
angerfearconfusiondisappointmentirritationfrustrationnervousnesssadnessrageworryshameimpatiencelonelinessdepressionnumbnessboredomdetachmentpaintormenthelplessnessvulnerabilityshock
12World of Synergy copy 2019
Observation (hard-to-receive message)
feeling underlying needquality value
Person A (author of challenging message)
Person B (me)
Larger entity - team department organisation etc
Possible elegant next step that includes and transcends identified key needs qualities values
13World of Synergy copy 2019
In short
1 Court wonder amp curiosity what are the underlying valuesneeds in any group process meeting argument (on all sides)
bull Under every complaint judgment reservation opposition hellip there is a deeply-held qualityvalueneed that matters to the person speaking
2 Help each other articulate the qualitiesneedsvalues that matter to them
bull When you say hellip are you feeling hellip because xyz is important to you
(When you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo are you concerned because you want so much that we decide on those actions that really have good chances of success)
bull When you say hellip I feel hellip because xyz is important to me
(When I hear you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo Irsquom surprised because Irsquod really like to look at this idea from various angles before we ditch it)
Have in mind a larger picture the organisationcompany also has its qualitiesvaluesneeds as do the departments and teams
3 Co-create solutions that honour as many key qualitiesvaluesneeds present Think beyond limiting assumptions expand the sphere of possibility be bold and courageous - together
More wwwhumussi wwwcnvcorg
14World of Synergy copy 2019
SESSION III FINDING BALANCE AND WHOLENESS FOR WISER DECISIONS
Feminine and masculine principles in leadership and how to strengthen balance and synergy in society
Matej Delakorda
wwwmatejdelakordacom
matejdelakordagmailcom
Andreja Cepuš
wwwenvirsi
andrejacepusenvirsi
In todayrsquos world there is a huge need for balance Balance within our lives our society our organizations and ourselves However to understand balance we need to understand the gap between masculine and feminine principles that has been going on for a long time
In order for our organizations to evolve and thrive the new qualities in leadership are necessary From goal-oriented to human-centered from competitive to collaborative from fear-based to heart-centered These are some polarities linked also to feminine and masculine principles
How to recognize the qualities that guide you
Both principles are necessary in each of us When in leadership position consider balancing both By doing this you will foster better communication effectiveness engagement of the employees or partners in collaboration and better understanding of the common vision You will be able to achieve far more with less energy In addition decisions will be wiser and for the common good This is the only way toward a better society
In ancient times both principles were empowered and fostered in male and female circles A circle is a social structure that has helped people come together in collaborative dialogue and action since the beginning of time raquoOur ancestors came to the campfire to cook to keep themselves warm and safe to tell stories and to establish rules of behavior and governance that supported community development These are the same reasons people come to the circle today to be social to discover safe methods of dialogue to share stories to build community and hold meetings in a collaborative manner Circles enable us to discover our collective wisdom They help us discover who we really are to each other as well as the resources we can offer to our conversations and tasks
Feminine qualities
CreativityIntuitionFlowEmotionsCollaborationCyclicityReceptivity
Masculine qualities
LogicAnalysisStructureMentalityCompetitionLinearityDecisiveness
15World of Synergy copy 2019
The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
16World of Synergy copy 2019
A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
17World of Synergy copy 2019
Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
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LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
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Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
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The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
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Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
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Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
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LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
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To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
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5 SI
1509
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B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
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OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
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design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
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If you want to become part of the global reinvention community and build on your skills get a copy of our alive book Titanic Syndrome - Why Companies Sink and How to Reinvent Your Way Out of Any Business Disaster
What does alive book mean
Updated and renewed every few months with new cases new tools and new data
Evolving the way your business and life evolveDeveloped together with practicing business leaders putting every idea and tool to the test
Online communities on Facebook Instagram and LinkedIn support you daily with articles and resources as you put the new reinvention ideas and tools into practice
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PART 2 The art of listening and questions
We need to let go of focusing on answers but switch to focusing on asking good questions
This is a skill that supports more on working as a living system rather than a hierarchy or command and control system from the inside and outside of your organization
What is a powerful question
bull generates curiosity in the listenerbull stimulates reflective conversationbull is thought-provokingbull surfaces underlying assumptionsbull invites creativity and new possibilitiesbull generates energy and forward movementbull channels attention and focuses inquirybull stays with participantsbull touches a deeper meaningbull evokes more questions
Otto Scharmer the author of Theory U talks about 4 levels of listening and provides the skill of listening the central place in his leadership work Lack of good listening is a key aspect that needs to be developed to ask impactful questions
1st level of listening is downloading you listen to what you already know which results in re-confirming your opinion and judgement
2nd level is factual listening (open mind) we notice disconfirming data what is different to what I expect it to be our mind tends to push these data aside after some time
3rd level is empathic listening (open heart) seeing the situation through somebody elsersquos eyes
4th level is generative listening (open will) our capacity to let go and allow to come connecting to an emerging future - who we are and who we want to be
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A framework of how you can lead each conversation well by Beyond leadership
THE VEHICLEDesigning and embedding a vehicle that can activate and sustain the qualities needed (in every layer of the stack) empowers an organization to master those future challenges consistently and with ease A vehi-cle that activates powerful execution and continuous learning in real time regardless of culture language situation or setting
THE FLOWUnderstanding the natural flow of human cooperation and collaboration allows the organization and its lead-ers to insert quality at the key trigger points (of that flow) in order to maximize impact and the sustainable effect for teams of any size Increasing quality before execution (connecting) and instituting learning and change afterwards (debriefing) significantly increases real-time impact on the organization
THE RULESThe quality of interactions is the foundation of how good teams can work together Establishing an innate interaction flow that maximizes respect appreciation amp trust unleashes significant power for joint execution and accordingly establishes improvements and quali-ties in every layer that follows
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A framework of how you can lead each conversation well by Beyond leadership
THE QUALITIESThose teams that can embed the activation vehicle achieve the real-time qualities and characteristics of some of the highest performing teams in the world The highest levels of attention awareness and the real-deal are unleashed throughout the organization
wwwthebeyondcompany
8World of Synergy copy 2019
CHOICE MAP is a simple tool for your awareness if you function from creating powerful questions Read the questions that bring you into JUDGER or LEARNER MODE and make the SWITCH Being in a judger path is what we are hardwired to do
from httpinquiryinstitutecomresourceschoice-map
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LEARNING LAB II
(FROM I TO WE) ALLIES OF IMPACTFUL FUTURE
A)Sam Kanerrsquos Diamond of Participation maps group visioning and solution-finding in three phases
1 Divergence
people open up create diverse ideas
around shared purpose
2 Groan zone
opposing ideas brush against each other
chaos conflict and confusion appear
3 Convergence
clarity starts emerging as to
potential future actions
All three phases are natural in a group process
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
10World of Synergy copy 2019
B)The lsquogroan zonersquo holds the biggest challenge - and the highest potential
How can we move from I to we from groan zone to grown zone from individual interests to shared vision and action
Scenario1 In a group visioning process you offer what you believe is a powerful idea2 What are some typical responses that you most dread hearing
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3 You have (at least) three choices of hearing such hard-to-receive message
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with this personrsquo (not clevervisionaryprogressive always a complainer wants to sell their own idea hellip etc)
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with mersquo (maybe this is not such a good idea after all I donrsquot know how to present it so that people would really get it Irsquom such a loser - no one ever listens to me hellip)
bull Listen deeper lsquoWhat is important to this personrsquo (author of the hard-to-receive message)
- How they may be feeling as they are saying this- What is the underlying valuequalityneed that is important to them hidden - underneath their opposition reservation or disbelief
A helpful framework to unpack and articulate what matters to people is a menu of qualitiesvaluesneeds as sources of aliveness They are all stated positively and constitute our shared humanity These inner drivers guide our perception thinking choosing and acting
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Some examples of human needs within organisational setting (for more consult wwwcnvcorg)
Collaborationclarity honestyconnectionsupportmutualityco-creationrespectconsiderationharmony meaning
Self-actualizationmeaningautonomyself-expressionauthenticitygrowth progress
Physical well-beingcomforthealthmovementrest relaxationphysical safety
Joyfuneaseplay
Accountabilityintegrityqualityeffectivenessprogressself-worth
Belongingemotional safetyacceptancecontributionbeing seen valuedtrust
Some basic feelings
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE fulfilled
joyinspirationhappinessoptimismenthusiasmsurprisefulfilmenthopepridegratitudepeacetrustlovecourageconnectionreliefbeing touchedfascinationcuriositypassionquietnesstenderness
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE NOT fulfilled
angerfearconfusiondisappointmentirritationfrustrationnervousnesssadnessrageworryshameimpatiencelonelinessdepressionnumbnessboredomdetachmentpaintormenthelplessnessvulnerabilityshock
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Observation (hard-to-receive message)
feeling underlying needquality value
Person A (author of challenging message)
Person B (me)
Larger entity - team department organisation etc
Possible elegant next step that includes and transcends identified key needs qualities values
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In short
1 Court wonder amp curiosity what are the underlying valuesneeds in any group process meeting argument (on all sides)
bull Under every complaint judgment reservation opposition hellip there is a deeply-held qualityvalueneed that matters to the person speaking
2 Help each other articulate the qualitiesneedsvalues that matter to them
bull When you say hellip are you feeling hellip because xyz is important to you
(When you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo are you concerned because you want so much that we decide on those actions that really have good chances of success)
bull When you say hellip I feel hellip because xyz is important to me
(When I hear you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo Irsquom surprised because Irsquod really like to look at this idea from various angles before we ditch it)
Have in mind a larger picture the organisationcompany also has its qualitiesvaluesneeds as do the departments and teams
3 Co-create solutions that honour as many key qualitiesvaluesneeds present Think beyond limiting assumptions expand the sphere of possibility be bold and courageous - together
More wwwhumussi wwwcnvcorg
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SESSION III FINDING BALANCE AND WHOLENESS FOR WISER DECISIONS
Feminine and masculine principles in leadership and how to strengthen balance and synergy in society
Matej Delakorda
wwwmatejdelakordacom
matejdelakordagmailcom
Andreja Cepuš
wwwenvirsi
andrejacepusenvirsi
In todayrsquos world there is a huge need for balance Balance within our lives our society our organizations and ourselves However to understand balance we need to understand the gap between masculine and feminine principles that has been going on for a long time
In order for our organizations to evolve and thrive the new qualities in leadership are necessary From goal-oriented to human-centered from competitive to collaborative from fear-based to heart-centered These are some polarities linked also to feminine and masculine principles
How to recognize the qualities that guide you
Both principles are necessary in each of us When in leadership position consider balancing both By doing this you will foster better communication effectiveness engagement of the employees or partners in collaboration and better understanding of the common vision You will be able to achieve far more with less energy In addition decisions will be wiser and for the common good This is the only way toward a better society
In ancient times both principles were empowered and fostered in male and female circles A circle is a social structure that has helped people come together in collaborative dialogue and action since the beginning of time raquoOur ancestors came to the campfire to cook to keep themselves warm and safe to tell stories and to establish rules of behavior and governance that supported community development These are the same reasons people come to the circle today to be social to discover safe methods of dialogue to share stories to build community and hold meetings in a collaborative manner Circles enable us to discover our collective wisdom They help us discover who we really are to each other as well as the resources we can offer to our conversations and tasks
Feminine qualities
CreativityIntuitionFlowEmotionsCollaborationCyclicityReceptivity
Masculine qualities
LogicAnalysisStructureMentalityCompetitionLinearityDecisiveness
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The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
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A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
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Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
19World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
PART 2 The art of listening and questions
We need to let go of focusing on answers but switch to focusing on asking good questions
This is a skill that supports more on working as a living system rather than a hierarchy or command and control system from the inside and outside of your organization
What is a powerful question
bull generates curiosity in the listenerbull stimulates reflective conversationbull is thought-provokingbull surfaces underlying assumptionsbull invites creativity and new possibilitiesbull generates energy and forward movementbull channels attention and focuses inquirybull stays with participantsbull touches a deeper meaningbull evokes more questions
Otto Scharmer the author of Theory U talks about 4 levels of listening and provides the skill of listening the central place in his leadership work Lack of good listening is a key aspect that needs to be developed to ask impactful questions
1st level of listening is downloading you listen to what you already know which results in re-confirming your opinion and judgement
2nd level is factual listening (open mind) we notice disconfirming data what is different to what I expect it to be our mind tends to push these data aside after some time
3rd level is empathic listening (open heart) seeing the situation through somebody elsersquos eyes
4th level is generative listening (open will) our capacity to let go and allow to come connecting to an emerging future - who we are and who we want to be
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A framework of how you can lead each conversation well by Beyond leadership
THE VEHICLEDesigning and embedding a vehicle that can activate and sustain the qualities needed (in every layer of the stack) empowers an organization to master those future challenges consistently and with ease A vehi-cle that activates powerful execution and continuous learning in real time regardless of culture language situation or setting
THE FLOWUnderstanding the natural flow of human cooperation and collaboration allows the organization and its lead-ers to insert quality at the key trigger points (of that flow) in order to maximize impact and the sustainable effect for teams of any size Increasing quality before execution (connecting) and instituting learning and change afterwards (debriefing) significantly increases real-time impact on the organization
THE RULESThe quality of interactions is the foundation of how good teams can work together Establishing an innate interaction flow that maximizes respect appreciation amp trust unleashes significant power for joint execution and accordingly establishes improvements and quali-ties in every layer that follows
7World of Synergy copy 2019
A framework of how you can lead each conversation well by Beyond leadership
THE QUALITIESThose teams that can embed the activation vehicle achieve the real-time qualities and characteristics of some of the highest performing teams in the world The highest levels of attention awareness and the real-deal are unleashed throughout the organization
wwwthebeyondcompany
8World of Synergy copy 2019
CHOICE MAP is a simple tool for your awareness if you function from creating powerful questions Read the questions that bring you into JUDGER or LEARNER MODE and make the SWITCH Being in a judger path is what we are hardwired to do
from httpinquiryinstitutecomresourceschoice-map
9World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB II
(FROM I TO WE) ALLIES OF IMPACTFUL FUTURE
A)Sam Kanerrsquos Diamond of Participation maps group visioning and solution-finding in three phases
1 Divergence
people open up create diverse ideas
around shared purpose
2 Groan zone
opposing ideas brush against each other
chaos conflict and confusion appear
3 Convergence
clarity starts emerging as to
potential future actions
All three phases are natural in a group process
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
10World of Synergy copy 2019
B)The lsquogroan zonersquo holds the biggest challenge - and the highest potential
How can we move from I to we from groan zone to grown zone from individual interests to shared vision and action
Scenario1 In a group visioning process you offer what you believe is a powerful idea2 What are some typical responses that you most dread hearing
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3 You have (at least) three choices of hearing such hard-to-receive message
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with this personrsquo (not clevervisionaryprogressive always a complainer wants to sell their own idea hellip etc)
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with mersquo (maybe this is not such a good idea after all I donrsquot know how to present it so that people would really get it Irsquom such a loser - no one ever listens to me hellip)
bull Listen deeper lsquoWhat is important to this personrsquo (author of the hard-to-receive message)
- How they may be feeling as they are saying this- What is the underlying valuequalityneed that is important to them hidden - underneath their opposition reservation or disbelief
A helpful framework to unpack and articulate what matters to people is a menu of qualitiesvaluesneeds as sources of aliveness They are all stated positively and constitute our shared humanity These inner drivers guide our perception thinking choosing and acting
11World of Synergy copy 2019
Some examples of human needs within organisational setting (for more consult wwwcnvcorg)
Collaborationclarity honestyconnectionsupportmutualityco-creationrespectconsiderationharmony meaning
Self-actualizationmeaningautonomyself-expressionauthenticitygrowth progress
Physical well-beingcomforthealthmovementrest relaxationphysical safety
Joyfuneaseplay
Accountabilityintegrityqualityeffectivenessprogressself-worth
Belongingemotional safetyacceptancecontributionbeing seen valuedtrust
Some basic feelings
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE fulfilled
joyinspirationhappinessoptimismenthusiasmsurprisefulfilmenthopepridegratitudepeacetrustlovecourageconnectionreliefbeing touchedfascinationcuriositypassionquietnesstenderness
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE NOT fulfilled
angerfearconfusiondisappointmentirritationfrustrationnervousnesssadnessrageworryshameimpatiencelonelinessdepressionnumbnessboredomdetachmentpaintormenthelplessnessvulnerabilityshock
12World of Synergy copy 2019
Observation (hard-to-receive message)
feeling underlying needquality value
Person A (author of challenging message)
Person B (me)
Larger entity - team department organisation etc
Possible elegant next step that includes and transcends identified key needs qualities values
13World of Synergy copy 2019
In short
1 Court wonder amp curiosity what are the underlying valuesneeds in any group process meeting argument (on all sides)
bull Under every complaint judgment reservation opposition hellip there is a deeply-held qualityvalueneed that matters to the person speaking
2 Help each other articulate the qualitiesneedsvalues that matter to them
bull When you say hellip are you feeling hellip because xyz is important to you
(When you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo are you concerned because you want so much that we decide on those actions that really have good chances of success)
bull When you say hellip I feel hellip because xyz is important to me
(When I hear you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo Irsquom surprised because Irsquod really like to look at this idea from various angles before we ditch it)
Have in mind a larger picture the organisationcompany also has its qualitiesvaluesneeds as do the departments and teams
3 Co-create solutions that honour as many key qualitiesvaluesneeds present Think beyond limiting assumptions expand the sphere of possibility be bold and courageous - together
More wwwhumussi wwwcnvcorg
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SESSION III FINDING BALANCE AND WHOLENESS FOR WISER DECISIONS
Feminine and masculine principles in leadership and how to strengthen balance and synergy in society
Matej Delakorda
wwwmatejdelakordacom
matejdelakordagmailcom
Andreja Cepuš
wwwenvirsi
andrejacepusenvirsi
In todayrsquos world there is a huge need for balance Balance within our lives our society our organizations and ourselves However to understand balance we need to understand the gap between masculine and feminine principles that has been going on for a long time
In order for our organizations to evolve and thrive the new qualities in leadership are necessary From goal-oriented to human-centered from competitive to collaborative from fear-based to heart-centered These are some polarities linked also to feminine and masculine principles
How to recognize the qualities that guide you
Both principles are necessary in each of us When in leadership position consider balancing both By doing this you will foster better communication effectiveness engagement of the employees or partners in collaboration and better understanding of the common vision You will be able to achieve far more with less energy In addition decisions will be wiser and for the common good This is the only way toward a better society
In ancient times both principles were empowered and fostered in male and female circles A circle is a social structure that has helped people come together in collaborative dialogue and action since the beginning of time raquoOur ancestors came to the campfire to cook to keep themselves warm and safe to tell stories and to establish rules of behavior and governance that supported community development These are the same reasons people come to the circle today to be social to discover safe methods of dialogue to share stories to build community and hold meetings in a collaborative manner Circles enable us to discover our collective wisdom They help us discover who we really are to each other as well as the resources we can offer to our conversations and tasks
Feminine qualities
CreativityIntuitionFlowEmotionsCollaborationCyclicityReceptivity
Masculine qualities
LogicAnalysisStructureMentalityCompetitionLinearityDecisiveness
15World of Synergy copy 2019
The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
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A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
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Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
19World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
A framework of how you can lead each conversation well by Beyond leadership
THE VEHICLEDesigning and embedding a vehicle that can activate and sustain the qualities needed (in every layer of the stack) empowers an organization to master those future challenges consistently and with ease A vehi-cle that activates powerful execution and continuous learning in real time regardless of culture language situation or setting
THE FLOWUnderstanding the natural flow of human cooperation and collaboration allows the organization and its lead-ers to insert quality at the key trigger points (of that flow) in order to maximize impact and the sustainable effect for teams of any size Increasing quality before execution (connecting) and instituting learning and change afterwards (debriefing) significantly increases real-time impact on the organization
THE RULESThe quality of interactions is the foundation of how good teams can work together Establishing an innate interaction flow that maximizes respect appreciation amp trust unleashes significant power for joint execution and accordingly establishes improvements and quali-ties in every layer that follows
7World of Synergy copy 2019
A framework of how you can lead each conversation well by Beyond leadership
THE QUALITIESThose teams that can embed the activation vehicle achieve the real-time qualities and characteristics of some of the highest performing teams in the world The highest levels of attention awareness and the real-deal are unleashed throughout the organization
wwwthebeyondcompany
8World of Synergy copy 2019
CHOICE MAP is a simple tool for your awareness if you function from creating powerful questions Read the questions that bring you into JUDGER or LEARNER MODE and make the SWITCH Being in a judger path is what we are hardwired to do
from httpinquiryinstitutecomresourceschoice-map
9World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB II
(FROM I TO WE) ALLIES OF IMPACTFUL FUTURE
A)Sam Kanerrsquos Diamond of Participation maps group visioning and solution-finding in three phases
1 Divergence
people open up create diverse ideas
around shared purpose
2 Groan zone
opposing ideas brush against each other
chaos conflict and confusion appear
3 Convergence
clarity starts emerging as to
potential future actions
All three phases are natural in a group process
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
10World of Synergy copy 2019
B)The lsquogroan zonersquo holds the biggest challenge - and the highest potential
How can we move from I to we from groan zone to grown zone from individual interests to shared vision and action
Scenario1 In a group visioning process you offer what you believe is a powerful idea2 What are some typical responses that you most dread hearing
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3 You have (at least) three choices of hearing such hard-to-receive message
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with this personrsquo (not clevervisionaryprogressive always a complainer wants to sell their own idea hellip etc)
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with mersquo (maybe this is not such a good idea after all I donrsquot know how to present it so that people would really get it Irsquom such a loser - no one ever listens to me hellip)
bull Listen deeper lsquoWhat is important to this personrsquo (author of the hard-to-receive message)
- How they may be feeling as they are saying this- What is the underlying valuequalityneed that is important to them hidden - underneath their opposition reservation or disbelief
A helpful framework to unpack and articulate what matters to people is a menu of qualitiesvaluesneeds as sources of aliveness They are all stated positively and constitute our shared humanity These inner drivers guide our perception thinking choosing and acting
11World of Synergy copy 2019
Some examples of human needs within organisational setting (for more consult wwwcnvcorg)
Collaborationclarity honestyconnectionsupportmutualityco-creationrespectconsiderationharmony meaning
Self-actualizationmeaningautonomyself-expressionauthenticitygrowth progress
Physical well-beingcomforthealthmovementrest relaxationphysical safety
Joyfuneaseplay
Accountabilityintegrityqualityeffectivenessprogressself-worth
Belongingemotional safetyacceptancecontributionbeing seen valuedtrust
Some basic feelings
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE fulfilled
joyinspirationhappinessoptimismenthusiasmsurprisefulfilmenthopepridegratitudepeacetrustlovecourageconnectionreliefbeing touchedfascinationcuriositypassionquietnesstenderness
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE NOT fulfilled
angerfearconfusiondisappointmentirritationfrustrationnervousnesssadnessrageworryshameimpatiencelonelinessdepressionnumbnessboredomdetachmentpaintormenthelplessnessvulnerabilityshock
12World of Synergy copy 2019
Observation (hard-to-receive message)
feeling underlying needquality value
Person A (author of challenging message)
Person B (me)
Larger entity - team department organisation etc
Possible elegant next step that includes and transcends identified key needs qualities values
13World of Synergy copy 2019
In short
1 Court wonder amp curiosity what are the underlying valuesneeds in any group process meeting argument (on all sides)
bull Under every complaint judgment reservation opposition hellip there is a deeply-held qualityvalueneed that matters to the person speaking
2 Help each other articulate the qualitiesneedsvalues that matter to them
bull When you say hellip are you feeling hellip because xyz is important to you
(When you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo are you concerned because you want so much that we decide on those actions that really have good chances of success)
bull When you say hellip I feel hellip because xyz is important to me
(When I hear you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo Irsquom surprised because Irsquod really like to look at this idea from various angles before we ditch it)
Have in mind a larger picture the organisationcompany also has its qualitiesvaluesneeds as do the departments and teams
3 Co-create solutions that honour as many key qualitiesvaluesneeds present Think beyond limiting assumptions expand the sphere of possibility be bold and courageous - together
More wwwhumussi wwwcnvcorg
14World of Synergy copy 2019
SESSION III FINDING BALANCE AND WHOLENESS FOR WISER DECISIONS
Feminine and masculine principles in leadership and how to strengthen balance and synergy in society
Matej Delakorda
wwwmatejdelakordacom
matejdelakordagmailcom
Andreja Cepuš
wwwenvirsi
andrejacepusenvirsi
In todayrsquos world there is a huge need for balance Balance within our lives our society our organizations and ourselves However to understand balance we need to understand the gap between masculine and feminine principles that has been going on for a long time
In order for our organizations to evolve and thrive the new qualities in leadership are necessary From goal-oriented to human-centered from competitive to collaborative from fear-based to heart-centered These are some polarities linked also to feminine and masculine principles
How to recognize the qualities that guide you
Both principles are necessary in each of us When in leadership position consider balancing both By doing this you will foster better communication effectiveness engagement of the employees or partners in collaboration and better understanding of the common vision You will be able to achieve far more with less energy In addition decisions will be wiser and for the common good This is the only way toward a better society
In ancient times both principles were empowered and fostered in male and female circles A circle is a social structure that has helped people come together in collaborative dialogue and action since the beginning of time raquoOur ancestors came to the campfire to cook to keep themselves warm and safe to tell stories and to establish rules of behavior and governance that supported community development These are the same reasons people come to the circle today to be social to discover safe methods of dialogue to share stories to build community and hold meetings in a collaborative manner Circles enable us to discover our collective wisdom They help us discover who we really are to each other as well as the resources we can offer to our conversations and tasks
Feminine qualities
CreativityIntuitionFlowEmotionsCollaborationCyclicityReceptivity
Masculine qualities
LogicAnalysisStructureMentalityCompetitionLinearityDecisiveness
15World of Synergy copy 2019
The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
16World of Synergy copy 2019
A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
17World of Synergy copy 2019
Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
19World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
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Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
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B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
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OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
A framework of how you can lead each conversation well by Beyond leadership
THE QUALITIESThose teams that can embed the activation vehicle achieve the real-time qualities and characteristics of some of the highest performing teams in the world The highest levels of attention awareness and the real-deal are unleashed throughout the organization
wwwthebeyondcompany
8World of Synergy copy 2019
CHOICE MAP is a simple tool for your awareness if you function from creating powerful questions Read the questions that bring you into JUDGER or LEARNER MODE and make the SWITCH Being in a judger path is what we are hardwired to do
from httpinquiryinstitutecomresourceschoice-map
9World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB II
(FROM I TO WE) ALLIES OF IMPACTFUL FUTURE
A)Sam Kanerrsquos Diamond of Participation maps group visioning and solution-finding in three phases
1 Divergence
people open up create diverse ideas
around shared purpose
2 Groan zone
opposing ideas brush against each other
chaos conflict and confusion appear
3 Convergence
clarity starts emerging as to
potential future actions
All three phases are natural in a group process
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
10World of Synergy copy 2019
B)The lsquogroan zonersquo holds the biggest challenge - and the highest potential
How can we move from I to we from groan zone to grown zone from individual interests to shared vision and action
Scenario1 In a group visioning process you offer what you believe is a powerful idea2 What are some typical responses that you most dread hearing
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3 You have (at least) three choices of hearing such hard-to-receive message
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with this personrsquo (not clevervisionaryprogressive always a complainer wants to sell their own idea hellip etc)
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with mersquo (maybe this is not such a good idea after all I donrsquot know how to present it so that people would really get it Irsquom such a loser - no one ever listens to me hellip)
bull Listen deeper lsquoWhat is important to this personrsquo (author of the hard-to-receive message)
- How they may be feeling as they are saying this- What is the underlying valuequalityneed that is important to them hidden - underneath their opposition reservation or disbelief
A helpful framework to unpack and articulate what matters to people is a menu of qualitiesvaluesneeds as sources of aliveness They are all stated positively and constitute our shared humanity These inner drivers guide our perception thinking choosing and acting
11World of Synergy copy 2019
Some examples of human needs within organisational setting (for more consult wwwcnvcorg)
Collaborationclarity honestyconnectionsupportmutualityco-creationrespectconsiderationharmony meaning
Self-actualizationmeaningautonomyself-expressionauthenticitygrowth progress
Physical well-beingcomforthealthmovementrest relaxationphysical safety
Joyfuneaseplay
Accountabilityintegrityqualityeffectivenessprogressself-worth
Belongingemotional safetyacceptancecontributionbeing seen valuedtrust
Some basic feelings
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE fulfilled
joyinspirationhappinessoptimismenthusiasmsurprisefulfilmenthopepridegratitudepeacetrustlovecourageconnectionreliefbeing touchedfascinationcuriositypassionquietnesstenderness
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE NOT fulfilled
angerfearconfusiondisappointmentirritationfrustrationnervousnesssadnessrageworryshameimpatiencelonelinessdepressionnumbnessboredomdetachmentpaintormenthelplessnessvulnerabilityshock
12World of Synergy copy 2019
Observation (hard-to-receive message)
feeling underlying needquality value
Person A (author of challenging message)
Person B (me)
Larger entity - team department organisation etc
Possible elegant next step that includes and transcends identified key needs qualities values
13World of Synergy copy 2019
In short
1 Court wonder amp curiosity what are the underlying valuesneeds in any group process meeting argument (on all sides)
bull Under every complaint judgment reservation opposition hellip there is a deeply-held qualityvalueneed that matters to the person speaking
2 Help each other articulate the qualitiesneedsvalues that matter to them
bull When you say hellip are you feeling hellip because xyz is important to you
(When you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo are you concerned because you want so much that we decide on those actions that really have good chances of success)
bull When you say hellip I feel hellip because xyz is important to me
(When I hear you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo Irsquom surprised because Irsquod really like to look at this idea from various angles before we ditch it)
Have in mind a larger picture the organisationcompany also has its qualitiesvaluesneeds as do the departments and teams
3 Co-create solutions that honour as many key qualitiesvaluesneeds present Think beyond limiting assumptions expand the sphere of possibility be bold and courageous - together
More wwwhumussi wwwcnvcorg
14World of Synergy copy 2019
SESSION III FINDING BALANCE AND WHOLENESS FOR WISER DECISIONS
Feminine and masculine principles in leadership and how to strengthen balance and synergy in society
Matej Delakorda
wwwmatejdelakordacom
matejdelakordagmailcom
Andreja Cepuš
wwwenvirsi
andrejacepusenvirsi
In todayrsquos world there is a huge need for balance Balance within our lives our society our organizations and ourselves However to understand balance we need to understand the gap between masculine and feminine principles that has been going on for a long time
In order for our organizations to evolve and thrive the new qualities in leadership are necessary From goal-oriented to human-centered from competitive to collaborative from fear-based to heart-centered These are some polarities linked also to feminine and masculine principles
How to recognize the qualities that guide you
Both principles are necessary in each of us When in leadership position consider balancing both By doing this you will foster better communication effectiveness engagement of the employees or partners in collaboration and better understanding of the common vision You will be able to achieve far more with less energy In addition decisions will be wiser and for the common good This is the only way toward a better society
In ancient times both principles were empowered and fostered in male and female circles A circle is a social structure that has helped people come together in collaborative dialogue and action since the beginning of time raquoOur ancestors came to the campfire to cook to keep themselves warm and safe to tell stories and to establish rules of behavior and governance that supported community development These are the same reasons people come to the circle today to be social to discover safe methods of dialogue to share stories to build community and hold meetings in a collaborative manner Circles enable us to discover our collective wisdom They help us discover who we really are to each other as well as the resources we can offer to our conversations and tasks
Feminine qualities
CreativityIntuitionFlowEmotionsCollaborationCyclicityReceptivity
Masculine qualities
LogicAnalysisStructureMentalityCompetitionLinearityDecisiveness
15World of Synergy copy 2019
The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
16World of Synergy copy 2019
A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
17World of Synergy copy 2019
Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
19World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
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Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
CHOICE MAP is a simple tool for your awareness if you function from creating powerful questions Read the questions that bring you into JUDGER or LEARNER MODE and make the SWITCH Being in a judger path is what we are hardwired to do
from httpinquiryinstitutecomresourceschoice-map
9World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB II
(FROM I TO WE) ALLIES OF IMPACTFUL FUTURE
A)Sam Kanerrsquos Diamond of Participation maps group visioning and solution-finding in three phases
1 Divergence
people open up create diverse ideas
around shared purpose
2 Groan zone
opposing ideas brush against each other
chaos conflict and confusion appear
3 Convergence
clarity starts emerging as to
potential future actions
All three phases are natural in a group process
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
10World of Synergy copy 2019
B)The lsquogroan zonersquo holds the biggest challenge - and the highest potential
How can we move from I to we from groan zone to grown zone from individual interests to shared vision and action
Scenario1 In a group visioning process you offer what you believe is a powerful idea2 What are some typical responses that you most dread hearing
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3 You have (at least) three choices of hearing such hard-to-receive message
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with this personrsquo (not clevervisionaryprogressive always a complainer wants to sell their own idea hellip etc)
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with mersquo (maybe this is not such a good idea after all I donrsquot know how to present it so that people would really get it Irsquom such a loser - no one ever listens to me hellip)
bull Listen deeper lsquoWhat is important to this personrsquo (author of the hard-to-receive message)
- How they may be feeling as they are saying this- What is the underlying valuequalityneed that is important to them hidden - underneath their opposition reservation or disbelief
A helpful framework to unpack and articulate what matters to people is a menu of qualitiesvaluesneeds as sources of aliveness They are all stated positively and constitute our shared humanity These inner drivers guide our perception thinking choosing and acting
11World of Synergy copy 2019
Some examples of human needs within organisational setting (for more consult wwwcnvcorg)
Collaborationclarity honestyconnectionsupportmutualityco-creationrespectconsiderationharmony meaning
Self-actualizationmeaningautonomyself-expressionauthenticitygrowth progress
Physical well-beingcomforthealthmovementrest relaxationphysical safety
Joyfuneaseplay
Accountabilityintegrityqualityeffectivenessprogressself-worth
Belongingemotional safetyacceptancecontributionbeing seen valuedtrust
Some basic feelings
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE fulfilled
joyinspirationhappinessoptimismenthusiasmsurprisefulfilmenthopepridegratitudepeacetrustlovecourageconnectionreliefbeing touchedfascinationcuriositypassionquietnesstenderness
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE NOT fulfilled
angerfearconfusiondisappointmentirritationfrustrationnervousnesssadnessrageworryshameimpatiencelonelinessdepressionnumbnessboredomdetachmentpaintormenthelplessnessvulnerabilityshock
12World of Synergy copy 2019
Observation (hard-to-receive message)
feeling underlying needquality value
Person A (author of challenging message)
Person B (me)
Larger entity - team department organisation etc
Possible elegant next step that includes and transcends identified key needs qualities values
13World of Synergy copy 2019
In short
1 Court wonder amp curiosity what are the underlying valuesneeds in any group process meeting argument (on all sides)
bull Under every complaint judgment reservation opposition hellip there is a deeply-held qualityvalueneed that matters to the person speaking
2 Help each other articulate the qualitiesneedsvalues that matter to them
bull When you say hellip are you feeling hellip because xyz is important to you
(When you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo are you concerned because you want so much that we decide on those actions that really have good chances of success)
bull When you say hellip I feel hellip because xyz is important to me
(When I hear you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo Irsquom surprised because Irsquod really like to look at this idea from various angles before we ditch it)
Have in mind a larger picture the organisationcompany also has its qualitiesvaluesneeds as do the departments and teams
3 Co-create solutions that honour as many key qualitiesvaluesneeds present Think beyond limiting assumptions expand the sphere of possibility be bold and courageous - together
More wwwhumussi wwwcnvcorg
14World of Synergy copy 2019
SESSION III FINDING BALANCE AND WHOLENESS FOR WISER DECISIONS
Feminine and masculine principles in leadership and how to strengthen balance and synergy in society
Matej Delakorda
wwwmatejdelakordacom
matejdelakordagmailcom
Andreja Cepuš
wwwenvirsi
andrejacepusenvirsi
In todayrsquos world there is a huge need for balance Balance within our lives our society our organizations and ourselves However to understand balance we need to understand the gap between masculine and feminine principles that has been going on for a long time
In order for our organizations to evolve and thrive the new qualities in leadership are necessary From goal-oriented to human-centered from competitive to collaborative from fear-based to heart-centered These are some polarities linked also to feminine and masculine principles
How to recognize the qualities that guide you
Both principles are necessary in each of us When in leadership position consider balancing both By doing this you will foster better communication effectiveness engagement of the employees or partners in collaboration and better understanding of the common vision You will be able to achieve far more with less energy In addition decisions will be wiser and for the common good This is the only way toward a better society
In ancient times both principles were empowered and fostered in male and female circles A circle is a social structure that has helped people come together in collaborative dialogue and action since the beginning of time raquoOur ancestors came to the campfire to cook to keep themselves warm and safe to tell stories and to establish rules of behavior and governance that supported community development These are the same reasons people come to the circle today to be social to discover safe methods of dialogue to share stories to build community and hold meetings in a collaborative manner Circles enable us to discover our collective wisdom They help us discover who we really are to each other as well as the resources we can offer to our conversations and tasks
Feminine qualities
CreativityIntuitionFlowEmotionsCollaborationCyclicityReceptivity
Masculine qualities
LogicAnalysisStructureMentalityCompetitionLinearityDecisiveness
15World of Synergy copy 2019
The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
16World of Synergy copy 2019
A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
17World of Synergy copy 2019
Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
19World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB II
(FROM I TO WE) ALLIES OF IMPACTFUL FUTURE
A)Sam Kanerrsquos Diamond of Participation maps group visioning and solution-finding in three phases
1 Divergence
people open up create diverse ideas
around shared purpose
2 Groan zone
opposing ideas brush against each other
chaos conflict and confusion appear
3 Convergence
clarity starts emerging as to
potential future actions
All three phases are natural in a group process
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
10World of Synergy copy 2019
B)The lsquogroan zonersquo holds the biggest challenge - and the highest potential
How can we move from I to we from groan zone to grown zone from individual interests to shared vision and action
Scenario1 In a group visioning process you offer what you believe is a powerful idea2 What are some typical responses that you most dread hearing
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3 You have (at least) three choices of hearing such hard-to-receive message
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with this personrsquo (not clevervisionaryprogressive always a complainer wants to sell their own idea hellip etc)
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with mersquo (maybe this is not such a good idea after all I donrsquot know how to present it so that people would really get it Irsquom such a loser - no one ever listens to me hellip)
bull Listen deeper lsquoWhat is important to this personrsquo (author of the hard-to-receive message)
- How they may be feeling as they are saying this- What is the underlying valuequalityneed that is important to them hidden - underneath their opposition reservation or disbelief
A helpful framework to unpack and articulate what matters to people is a menu of qualitiesvaluesneeds as sources of aliveness They are all stated positively and constitute our shared humanity These inner drivers guide our perception thinking choosing and acting
11World of Synergy copy 2019
Some examples of human needs within organisational setting (for more consult wwwcnvcorg)
Collaborationclarity honestyconnectionsupportmutualityco-creationrespectconsiderationharmony meaning
Self-actualizationmeaningautonomyself-expressionauthenticitygrowth progress
Physical well-beingcomforthealthmovementrest relaxationphysical safety
Joyfuneaseplay
Accountabilityintegrityqualityeffectivenessprogressself-worth
Belongingemotional safetyacceptancecontributionbeing seen valuedtrust
Some basic feelings
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE fulfilled
joyinspirationhappinessoptimismenthusiasmsurprisefulfilmenthopepridegratitudepeacetrustlovecourageconnectionreliefbeing touchedfascinationcuriositypassionquietnesstenderness
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE NOT fulfilled
angerfearconfusiondisappointmentirritationfrustrationnervousnesssadnessrageworryshameimpatiencelonelinessdepressionnumbnessboredomdetachmentpaintormenthelplessnessvulnerabilityshock
12World of Synergy copy 2019
Observation (hard-to-receive message)
feeling underlying needquality value
Person A (author of challenging message)
Person B (me)
Larger entity - team department organisation etc
Possible elegant next step that includes and transcends identified key needs qualities values
13World of Synergy copy 2019
In short
1 Court wonder amp curiosity what are the underlying valuesneeds in any group process meeting argument (on all sides)
bull Under every complaint judgment reservation opposition hellip there is a deeply-held qualityvalueneed that matters to the person speaking
2 Help each other articulate the qualitiesneedsvalues that matter to them
bull When you say hellip are you feeling hellip because xyz is important to you
(When you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo are you concerned because you want so much that we decide on those actions that really have good chances of success)
bull When you say hellip I feel hellip because xyz is important to me
(When I hear you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo Irsquom surprised because Irsquod really like to look at this idea from various angles before we ditch it)
Have in mind a larger picture the organisationcompany also has its qualitiesvaluesneeds as do the departments and teams
3 Co-create solutions that honour as many key qualitiesvaluesneeds present Think beyond limiting assumptions expand the sphere of possibility be bold and courageous - together
More wwwhumussi wwwcnvcorg
14World of Synergy copy 2019
SESSION III FINDING BALANCE AND WHOLENESS FOR WISER DECISIONS
Feminine and masculine principles in leadership and how to strengthen balance and synergy in society
Matej Delakorda
wwwmatejdelakordacom
matejdelakordagmailcom
Andreja Cepuš
wwwenvirsi
andrejacepusenvirsi
In todayrsquos world there is a huge need for balance Balance within our lives our society our organizations and ourselves However to understand balance we need to understand the gap between masculine and feminine principles that has been going on for a long time
In order for our organizations to evolve and thrive the new qualities in leadership are necessary From goal-oriented to human-centered from competitive to collaborative from fear-based to heart-centered These are some polarities linked also to feminine and masculine principles
How to recognize the qualities that guide you
Both principles are necessary in each of us When in leadership position consider balancing both By doing this you will foster better communication effectiveness engagement of the employees or partners in collaboration and better understanding of the common vision You will be able to achieve far more with less energy In addition decisions will be wiser and for the common good This is the only way toward a better society
In ancient times both principles were empowered and fostered in male and female circles A circle is a social structure that has helped people come together in collaborative dialogue and action since the beginning of time raquoOur ancestors came to the campfire to cook to keep themselves warm and safe to tell stories and to establish rules of behavior and governance that supported community development These are the same reasons people come to the circle today to be social to discover safe methods of dialogue to share stories to build community and hold meetings in a collaborative manner Circles enable us to discover our collective wisdom They help us discover who we really are to each other as well as the resources we can offer to our conversations and tasks
Feminine qualities
CreativityIntuitionFlowEmotionsCollaborationCyclicityReceptivity
Masculine qualities
LogicAnalysisStructureMentalityCompetitionLinearityDecisiveness
15World of Synergy copy 2019
The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
16World of Synergy copy 2019
A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
17World of Synergy copy 2019
Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
19World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
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Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
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B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
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OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
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B)The lsquogroan zonersquo holds the biggest challenge - and the highest potential
How can we move from I to we from groan zone to grown zone from individual interests to shared vision and action
Scenario1 In a group visioning process you offer what you believe is a powerful idea2 What are some typical responses that you most dread hearing
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3 You have (at least) three choices of hearing such hard-to-receive message
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with this personrsquo (not clevervisionaryprogressive always a complainer wants to sell their own idea hellip etc)
bull lsquoWhat is wrong with mersquo (maybe this is not such a good idea after all I donrsquot know how to present it so that people would really get it Irsquom such a loser - no one ever listens to me hellip)
bull Listen deeper lsquoWhat is important to this personrsquo (author of the hard-to-receive message)
- How they may be feeling as they are saying this- What is the underlying valuequalityneed that is important to them hidden - underneath their opposition reservation or disbelief
A helpful framework to unpack and articulate what matters to people is a menu of qualitiesvaluesneeds as sources of aliveness They are all stated positively and constitute our shared humanity These inner drivers guide our perception thinking choosing and acting
11World of Synergy copy 2019
Some examples of human needs within organisational setting (for more consult wwwcnvcorg)
Collaborationclarity honestyconnectionsupportmutualityco-creationrespectconsiderationharmony meaning
Self-actualizationmeaningautonomyself-expressionauthenticitygrowth progress
Physical well-beingcomforthealthmovementrest relaxationphysical safety
Joyfuneaseplay
Accountabilityintegrityqualityeffectivenessprogressself-worth
Belongingemotional safetyacceptancecontributionbeing seen valuedtrust
Some basic feelings
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE fulfilled
joyinspirationhappinessoptimismenthusiasmsurprisefulfilmenthopepridegratitudepeacetrustlovecourageconnectionreliefbeing touchedfascinationcuriositypassionquietnesstenderness
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE NOT fulfilled
angerfearconfusiondisappointmentirritationfrustrationnervousnesssadnessrageworryshameimpatiencelonelinessdepressionnumbnessboredomdetachmentpaintormenthelplessnessvulnerabilityshock
12World of Synergy copy 2019
Observation (hard-to-receive message)
feeling underlying needquality value
Person A (author of challenging message)
Person B (me)
Larger entity - team department organisation etc
Possible elegant next step that includes and transcends identified key needs qualities values
13World of Synergy copy 2019
In short
1 Court wonder amp curiosity what are the underlying valuesneeds in any group process meeting argument (on all sides)
bull Under every complaint judgment reservation opposition hellip there is a deeply-held qualityvalueneed that matters to the person speaking
2 Help each other articulate the qualitiesneedsvalues that matter to them
bull When you say hellip are you feeling hellip because xyz is important to you
(When you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo are you concerned because you want so much that we decide on those actions that really have good chances of success)
bull When you say hellip I feel hellip because xyz is important to me
(When I hear you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo Irsquom surprised because Irsquod really like to look at this idea from various angles before we ditch it)
Have in mind a larger picture the organisationcompany also has its qualitiesvaluesneeds as do the departments and teams
3 Co-create solutions that honour as many key qualitiesvaluesneeds present Think beyond limiting assumptions expand the sphere of possibility be bold and courageous - together
More wwwhumussi wwwcnvcorg
14World of Synergy copy 2019
SESSION III FINDING BALANCE AND WHOLENESS FOR WISER DECISIONS
Feminine and masculine principles in leadership and how to strengthen balance and synergy in society
Matej Delakorda
wwwmatejdelakordacom
matejdelakordagmailcom
Andreja Cepuš
wwwenvirsi
andrejacepusenvirsi
In todayrsquos world there is a huge need for balance Balance within our lives our society our organizations and ourselves However to understand balance we need to understand the gap between masculine and feminine principles that has been going on for a long time
In order for our organizations to evolve and thrive the new qualities in leadership are necessary From goal-oriented to human-centered from competitive to collaborative from fear-based to heart-centered These are some polarities linked also to feminine and masculine principles
How to recognize the qualities that guide you
Both principles are necessary in each of us When in leadership position consider balancing both By doing this you will foster better communication effectiveness engagement of the employees or partners in collaboration and better understanding of the common vision You will be able to achieve far more with less energy In addition decisions will be wiser and for the common good This is the only way toward a better society
In ancient times both principles were empowered and fostered in male and female circles A circle is a social structure that has helped people come together in collaborative dialogue and action since the beginning of time raquoOur ancestors came to the campfire to cook to keep themselves warm and safe to tell stories and to establish rules of behavior and governance that supported community development These are the same reasons people come to the circle today to be social to discover safe methods of dialogue to share stories to build community and hold meetings in a collaborative manner Circles enable us to discover our collective wisdom They help us discover who we really are to each other as well as the resources we can offer to our conversations and tasks
Feminine qualities
CreativityIntuitionFlowEmotionsCollaborationCyclicityReceptivity
Masculine qualities
LogicAnalysisStructureMentalityCompetitionLinearityDecisiveness
15World of Synergy copy 2019
The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
16World of Synergy copy 2019
A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
17World of Synergy copy 2019
Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
19World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
Some examples of human needs within organisational setting (for more consult wwwcnvcorg)
Collaborationclarity honestyconnectionsupportmutualityco-creationrespectconsiderationharmony meaning
Self-actualizationmeaningautonomyself-expressionauthenticitygrowth progress
Physical well-beingcomforthealthmovementrest relaxationphysical safety
Joyfuneaseplay
Accountabilityintegrityqualityeffectivenessprogressself-worth
Belongingemotional safetyacceptancecontributionbeing seen valuedtrust
Some basic feelings
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE fulfilled
joyinspirationhappinessoptimismenthusiasmsurprisefulfilmenthopepridegratitudepeacetrustlovecourageconnectionreliefbeing touchedfascinationcuriositypassionquietnesstenderness
Some feelings we feel when our needs ARE NOT fulfilled
angerfearconfusiondisappointmentirritationfrustrationnervousnesssadnessrageworryshameimpatiencelonelinessdepressionnumbnessboredomdetachmentpaintormenthelplessnessvulnerabilityshock
12World of Synergy copy 2019
Observation (hard-to-receive message)
feeling underlying needquality value
Person A (author of challenging message)
Person B (me)
Larger entity - team department organisation etc
Possible elegant next step that includes and transcends identified key needs qualities values
13World of Synergy copy 2019
In short
1 Court wonder amp curiosity what are the underlying valuesneeds in any group process meeting argument (on all sides)
bull Under every complaint judgment reservation opposition hellip there is a deeply-held qualityvalueneed that matters to the person speaking
2 Help each other articulate the qualitiesneedsvalues that matter to them
bull When you say hellip are you feeling hellip because xyz is important to you
(When you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo are you concerned because you want so much that we decide on those actions that really have good chances of success)
bull When you say hellip I feel hellip because xyz is important to me
(When I hear you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo Irsquom surprised because Irsquod really like to look at this idea from various angles before we ditch it)
Have in mind a larger picture the organisationcompany also has its qualitiesvaluesneeds as do the departments and teams
3 Co-create solutions that honour as many key qualitiesvaluesneeds present Think beyond limiting assumptions expand the sphere of possibility be bold and courageous - together
More wwwhumussi wwwcnvcorg
14World of Synergy copy 2019
SESSION III FINDING BALANCE AND WHOLENESS FOR WISER DECISIONS
Feminine and masculine principles in leadership and how to strengthen balance and synergy in society
Matej Delakorda
wwwmatejdelakordacom
matejdelakordagmailcom
Andreja Cepuš
wwwenvirsi
andrejacepusenvirsi
In todayrsquos world there is a huge need for balance Balance within our lives our society our organizations and ourselves However to understand balance we need to understand the gap between masculine and feminine principles that has been going on for a long time
In order for our organizations to evolve and thrive the new qualities in leadership are necessary From goal-oriented to human-centered from competitive to collaborative from fear-based to heart-centered These are some polarities linked also to feminine and masculine principles
How to recognize the qualities that guide you
Both principles are necessary in each of us When in leadership position consider balancing both By doing this you will foster better communication effectiveness engagement of the employees or partners in collaboration and better understanding of the common vision You will be able to achieve far more with less energy In addition decisions will be wiser and for the common good This is the only way toward a better society
In ancient times both principles were empowered and fostered in male and female circles A circle is a social structure that has helped people come together in collaborative dialogue and action since the beginning of time raquoOur ancestors came to the campfire to cook to keep themselves warm and safe to tell stories and to establish rules of behavior and governance that supported community development These are the same reasons people come to the circle today to be social to discover safe methods of dialogue to share stories to build community and hold meetings in a collaborative manner Circles enable us to discover our collective wisdom They help us discover who we really are to each other as well as the resources we can offer to our conversations and tasks
Feminine qualities
CreativityIntuitionFlowEmotionsCollaborationCyclicityReceptivity
Masculine qualities
LogicAnalysisStructureMentalityCompetitionLinearityDecisiveness
15World of Synergy copy 2019
The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
16World of Synergy copy 2019
A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
17World of Synergy copy 2019
Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
19World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
Observation (hard-to-receive message)
feeling underlying needquality value
Person A (author of challenging message)
Person B (me)
Larger entity - team department organisation etc
Possible elegant next step that includes and transcends identified key needs qualities values
13World of Synergy copy 2019
In short
1 Court wonder amp curiosity what are the underlying valuesneeds in any group process meeting argument (on all sides)
bull Under every complaint judgment reservation opposition hellip there is a deeply-held qualityvalueneed that matters to the person speaking
2 Help each other articulate the qualitiesneedsvalues that matter to them
bull When you say hellip are you feeling hellip because xyz is important to you
(When you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo are you concerned because you want so much that we decide on those actions that really have good chances of success)
bull When you say hellip I feel hellip because xyz is important to me
(When I hear you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo Irsquom surprised because Irsquod really like to look at this idea from various angles before we ditch it)
Have in mind a larger picture the organisationcompany also has its qualitiesvaluesneeds as do the departments and teams
3 Co-create solutions that honour as many key qualitiesvaluesneeds present Think beyond limiting assumptions expand the sphere of possibility be bold and courageous - together
More wwwhumussi wwwcnvcorg
14World of Synergy copy 2019
SESSION III FINDING BALANCE AND WHOLENESS FOR WISER DECISIONS
Feminine and masculine principles in leadership and how to strengthen balance and synergy in society
Matej Delakorda
wwwmatejdelakordacom
matejdelakordagmailcom
Andreja Cepuš
wwwenvirsi
andrejacepusenvirsi
In todayrsquos world there is a huge need for balance Balance within our lives our society our organizations and ourselves However to understand balance we need to understand the gap between masculine and feminine principles that has been going on for a long time
In order for our organizations to evolve and thrive the new qualities in leadership are necessary From goal-oriented to human-centered from competitive to collaborative from fear-based to heart-centered These are some polarities linked also to feminine and masculine principles
How to recognize the qualities that guide you
Both principles are necessary in each of us When in leadership position consider balancing both By doing this you will foster better communication effectiveness engagement of the employees or partners in collaboration and better understanding of the common vision You will be able to achieve far more with less energy In addition decisions will be wiser and for the common good This is the only way toward a better society
In ancient times both principles were empowered and fostered in male and female circles A circle is a social structure that has helped people come together in collaborative dialogue and action since the beginning of time raquoOur ancestors came to the campfire to cook to keep themselves warm and safe to tell stories and to establish rules of behavior and governance that supported community development These are the same reasons people come to the circle today to be social to discover safe methods of dialogue to share stories to build community and hold meetings in a collaborative manner Circles enable us to discover our collective wisdom They help us discover who we really are to each other as well as the resources we can offer to our conversations and tasks
Feminine qualities
CreativityIntuitionFlowEmotionsCollaborationCyclicityReceptivity
Masculine qualities
LogicAnalysisStructureMentalityCompetitionLinearityDecisiveness
15World of Synergy copy 2019
The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
16World of Synergy copy 2019
A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
17World of Synergy copy 2019
Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
19World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
In short
1 Court wonder amp curiosity what are the underlying valuesneeds in any group process meeting argument (on all sides)
bull Under every complaint judgment reservation opposition hellip there is a deeply-held qualityvalueneed that matters to the person speaking
2 Help each other articulate the qualitiesneedsvalues that matter to them
bull When you say hellip are you feeling hellip because xyz is important to you
(When you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo are you concerned because you want so much that we decide on those actions that really have good chances of success)
bull When you say hellip I feel hellip because xyz is important to me
(When I hear you say ldquoThis will never workrdquo Irsquom surprised because Irsquod really like to look at this idea from various angles before we ditch it)
Have in mind a larger picture the organisationcompany also has its qualitiesvaluesneeds as do the departments and teams
3 Co-create solutions that honour as many key qualitiesvaluesneeds present Think beyond limiting assumptions expand the sphere of possibility be bold and courageous - together
More wwwhumussi wwwcnvcorg
14World of Synergy copy 2019
SESSION III FINDING BALANCE AND WHOLENESS FOR WISER DECISIONS
Feminine and masculine principles in leadership and how to strengthen balance and synergy in society
Matej Delakorda
wwwmatejdelakordacom
matejdelakordagmailcom
Andreja Cepuš
wwwenvirsi
andrejacepusenvirsi
In todayrsquos world there is a huge need for balance Balance within our lives our society our organizations and ourselves However to understand balance we need to understand the gap between masculine and feminine principles that has been going on for a long time
In order for our organizations to evolve and thrive the new qualities in leadership are necessary From goal-oriented to human-centered from competitive to collaborative from fear-based to heart-centered These are some polarities linked also to feminine and masculine principles
How to recognize the qualities that guide you
Both principles are necessary in each of us When in leadership position consider balancing both By doing this you will foster better communication effectiveness engagement of the employees or partners in collaboration and better understanding of the common vision You will be able to achieve far more with less energy In addition decisions will be wiser and for the common good This is the only way toward a better society
In ancient times both principles were empowered and fostered in male and female circles A circle is a social structure that has helped people come together in collaborative dialogue and action since the beginning of time raquoOur ancestors came to the campfire to cook to keep themselves warm and safe to tell stories and to establish rules of behavior and governance that supported community development These are the same reasons people come to the circle today to be social to discover safe methods of dialogue to share stories to build community and hold meetings in a collaborative manner Circles enable us to discover our collective wisdom They help us discover who we really are to each other as well as the resources we can offer to our conversations and tasks
Feminine qualities
CreativityIntuitionFlowEmotionsCollaborationCyclicityReceptivity
Masculine qualities
LogicAnalysisStructureMentalityCompetitionLinearityDecisiveness
15World of Synergy copy 2019
The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
16World of Synergy copy 2019
A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
17World of Synergy copy 2019
Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
19World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
SESSION III FINDING BALANCE AND WHOLENESS FOR WISER DECISIONS
Feminine and masculine principles in leadership and how to strengthen balance and synergy in society
Matej Delakorda
wwwmatejdelakordacom
matejdelakordagmailcom
Andreja Cepuš
wwwenvirsi
andrejacepusenvirsi
In todayrsquos world there is a huge need for balance Balance within our lives our society our organizations and ourselves However to understand balance we need to understand the gap between masculine and feminine principles that has been going on for a long time
In order for our organizations to evolve and thrive the new qualities in leadership are necessary From goal-oriented to human-centered from competitive to collaborative from fear-based to heart-centered These are some polarities linked also to feminine and masculine principles
How to recognize the qualities that guide you
Both principles are necessary in each of us When in leadership position consider balancing both By doing this you will foster better communication effectiveness engagement of the employees or partners in collaboration and better understanding of the common vision You will be able to achieve far more with less energy In addition decisions will be wiser and for the common good This is the only way toward a better society
In ancient times both principles were empowered and fostered in male and female circles A circle is a social structure that has helped people come together in collaborative dialogue and action since the beginning of time raquoOur ancestors came to the campfire to cook to keep themselves warm and safe to tell stories and to establish rules of behavior and governance that supported community development These are the same reasons people come to the circle today to be social to discover safe methods of dialogue to share stories to build community and hold meetings in a collaborative manner Circles enable us to discover our collective wisdom They help us discover who we really are to each other as well as the resources we can offer to our conversations and tasks
Feminine qualities
CreativityIntuitionFlowEmotionsCollaborationCyclicityReceptivity
Masculine qualities
LogicAnalysisStructureMentalityCompetitionLinearityDecisiveness
15World of Synergy copy 2019
The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
16World of Synergy copy 2019
A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
17World of Synergy copy 2019
Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
19World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
The circle practice contains of these common elements
bull People face each other and every voice is considered to be a contribution bull Agreements of participation and a definition of respect are articulated bull Conversation is viewed as a practice set apart from casual social interaction bull The event has a beginningmiddleend and a structure that holds it in placebull The archetype of circle is present in the space often through making a visible center
A practice Circle to strengthen balance
A circle is connected to feminine principle It fosters flow equality common good and inclusiveness It also invites us into listening and seeing each other It represents cyclic nature and it connects people in more ways Sitting in a circle enables people to notice who is there to greet each other say names get comfortable settle in and assume a sense of equality Perfect roundness is not required It is a great way of setting the atmosphere for meetings that are more constructive and to deepen the connection between participants in order to establish the common ground for the vision they want to put into being
In the highly fast-paced rhythm of life and work it allows us to slow down and remember our human need of practicing together
Circling is a 21st century practice that has grown out of the synthesis of knowledge from cutting edge psychology philosophy and spiritual wisdom It is also simple at its core very human and essentially about unveiling the things that prevent the connection and clarity between us
In the circle there is a flow as well as structure thus we also practice the balancing of the feminine and masculine principles
16World of Synergy copy 2019
A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
17World of Synergy copy 2019
Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
19World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
A meeting in the circle
How to host a meeting in the circle in your organization
bull Call the meeting and invite people with a special intention
bull Set the space Put chairs in the circle
bull Make the center The center of the circle represents the focal point of the group It is the symbolic representation of intention In business you might print and display playcards of the companyrsquos values or project goals in education you might set out student photos and the school logo Just one focal object can make a fine unobtrusive and yet a powerful center Placing objects in the middle of the circle reminds everyone that there is a common ground that organizes and focuses the upcoming conversation Do not step into the center if it is laid out on the floor do not place the debris such as cups or napkins into the space if objects are laid out on the table
bull Prepare the ldquotalking piecerdquo This is any object designated to grant the person holding it the right to speak You may use an apple or something from the nature or a small ball whatever is connected to your intention In this way we also learn to really listen to each other
bull Opening of the circle welcome the people share your story - why you have called for the circle and make some agreements together on how this circle will work
bull Invite participants to share why they are here and what they hope to contribute ndash the first time speaking is called Check-In
bull The process usually flows like this checking in establishing agenda focus or topics of conversation deciding on tasks and actions setting arrangements to host the next meeting checking out Preserving group history
17World of Synergy copy 2019
Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
19World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
Roles in the circle
Leadership in the circle is embedded in the rim This means everyone sits at equal height and placement and participates with a sense of equality Moreover it is helpful to have someone who is holding the course of the meeting someone who is watching the time and subtle group needs and someone who is recording insights decisions and action commitments These roles which often change as rotating leadership and shared responsibility grow are the host the guardian and the scrib
People should leave from the meeting in the circle empowered and inspired to do more together Circle also helps that we connect on a different level which contributes to resolving conflicts better practice of empathy connection of the team and more engagement in the work
Circle as an integration tool
Circle is a very useful tool for balancing and integrating masculine and feminine qualities inside of us and a group We can also use it to encourage stronger decision making skills and goal settings which we normally link to masculine qualities To encourage these qualities we should set up a clear structure which will support decisiveness sharpness and end-results in our circle
The circle has to have clear roles of
bull A facilitator leader of the session who proposes a clear structure of the session It is crucial that all participants agree with the structure and rules This brings safety to the group The facilitator holds the structure in place for the whole duration of the session
bull A timekeeper who tracks time and gives out warnings about timings bull A notetaker who makes notes especially concrete agreements goals and action itemsbull An energy person who takes care of the energy
levels of the group If the energy drops the Energy person is responsible for energizers or icebreakers to restore the group energy
The circle has to have common ground rules proposed by the facilitator for example
bull Everybody is entitled to the same amount of speaking time in the circle (example 3-5 min)bull The timekeeper gives warnings 1min 30s and 15s before the time runs out bull When your time runs out you stop talking period No extra words bull When talking within your designated time you can ask for feedback or give itbull Feedback should be constructive and from your own perspective It should not contain any FRAP (Fixing Rescuing giving Advice or Projections)bull When somebody speaks there are no
18World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
19World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
interruptions Everybody speaks when they get their turn bull Action items should follow a clear goal setting methodology SMART SMARTer EXACT or some other The action items should be at least specific and time bound
Creating a strong and clear structure in the circle can bring a lot of trust and workability to our meetings The structure represents a strong foundation for the whole group It is not personal it is owned by everybody Therefore everybody can point to its agreements if and when things get nonconstructive The strong structure also enforces our integrity and calls to honor promises we gave to each other
With clear and strong structure participants tend to open up even more and share more authentically And authenticity leads to better and more creative solutions
Sources
The Circle Way Pocket Guide (2016 Christina Baldwin Ann Linnea) Circling Europe
More about hosting women circles Andreja Cepuš Envir amp ARS creative communications wwwenvirsi
More about Group facilitation and Learning Journeys Matej Delakorda NAVAJO wwwmatejdelakordacom
19World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB III
(METHODS amp SKILLS) ldquoOrienting and Leading in Complexity - Embodied Self as Instrumentrdquo
Maud Raber
wwwembodied-potentialcom
maudembodied-potentialcom
The invitation of this experiential workshop
We ourselves as well as the human beings and organisations we lead and serve everyday live in a rapidly-evolving ever-more complex world often described with the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex and Ambiguous)
In these turbulent times we are faced with the challenge of orienting and leading when outside compasses (eg market analysis strategic plans change management and culture transformation roadmaps etc) are not sufficient anymore to guide us How can we then connect to a deeper and broader pool of knowledge and wisdom to find clarity meaning and the drive to lead
In this experiential workshop we will investigate together the body-mind integration as a possible inner compass to cultivate in order to connect and contribute to the emergent future so that we can lead at our best and offer outstanding service in the world
Here are some of the objectives we will cover
bull Deepen your knowledge on the power of body-mind integration
bull Learn simple embodiment practices that will deepen your capacity for cultivating in yourself and your people outstanding transformational presence that supports discernment clear intention decision-making skillful relating and inspirational leadership in turbulence
bull Explore somatic inquiry practices and tools that can support you to clarify purpose and intention and to shape yourself towards the greater service you wish to offer in the world
bull Advice on how to embed these practices for real in your life and work so that you and the people you serve can rewire your habits in your neurobiology over time
20World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
Embodied check-in
What sensations emotions thoughts did I notice as I was slowing down and coming back to my body
Where and how in the body is this present (try and be as concrete as possible as you describe it - as a detective gently investigating your experience)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Definition of Embodiment
What stood out for you in the definition Maud shared What else do you see as part of embodiment
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
Our whole-person experience body mind and soul is composed every moment of all these layers at once
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
22World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
The Four Quadrants of Embodied Intelligence
Developing body-mind integration is an organic journey that takes us into ever-deepening mastery and inhabitation of these 4 fundamental capabilities
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Source Courtesy of Mark Walsh Embodied Facilitator - Design Matt Shearing
23World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
Exploring our response to complexity
Exercise - ldquoThink of Somethingrdquo
The situation that triggered me and that I decided to work with (what did the person say andor do - describe as objectively as you can)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
What did you do in your body what emotions and thoughts arose in you as you recalled this situation
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Centering practice - see below for full recap of the process)
In this more centered state how do you relate to this triggering event Did you notice anything different and if so how
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
Self-regulation in intensity - Centering practice
Please find here the centering practice from the Leadership Embodiment method founded by Wendy Palmer (USA)
25World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
Layers of Embodiment
My personal notes
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
hellip and the ldquoflashrdquo versions of this centering process to use in the midst of intensity
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 1 second
ldquoLIZARD PUSH UPrdquo
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
NobleAwsomeShiny
ldquoFLASH CENTERINGrdquo - 3 seconds
UpliftBalanceExpandRelax
26World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
Cultivating exceptional presence being open to emergence
Listening from radical emptiness - a practice inspired by Integral Zen
bull How was for me the experience of ldquopure listeningrdquo bull What barriers to listening did I encounter in myself
What enabled me to go back again and again to purer listening
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presence to other - embodied resonance as sensing instrument
Embodied listening exercise - in pairs
bull How was for me the experience of receiving deep full-bodied listening And the experience of giving it bull What stood out for me in this experience in pairs And how can I apply it to my professional and personal context
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
27World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
Applications of these embodied awareness and agency practices in our habitual organizational settings
Somatic inquiry experience around purpose and intention (kata)
What key insights emerged in me as I was practising the kata (flow of archetypical poses and related inquiries)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
bull Where in my life and activity do I wish to cultivate and offer an exceptional quality of presence What for Whom for bull And which key poses among the ones we practised can support me to reconnect to it if I lose connection to this intention
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Resources to go deeper - A dedicated page with in-depth practice tools and further readings only for you WoS 2019 participants Maud Raber Embodied Potential
I prepared exclusively for you a series of video and audio materials plus a curated selection of articles for you to deepen our exploration of today and embed your practice effectively in your daily life
These tools can powerfully support you on embodying your highly-creative intuitive potential at ease in complexity Enjoy and let me know how it lands for you
Access your exclusive resources here httpslearnembodied-potentialcomWoS-Exclusive-Practice-Resources
And for any other questions please donrsquot hesitate to continue the conversation here +33 (0) 679 568 559 | maudembodied-potentialcom | embodied-potentialcom
28World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
LEARNING LAB IV
Synergy manifested allies of impactful future
Marjeta Novak
wwwhumussi
marjetanovakhumussi
Source httpwwwzandcraigcomtemplate-downloads
More wwwhumussi wwwartofhostingorg
29World of Synergy copy 2019
Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
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5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
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design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
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Dear Leaders
We have come to the end of our conference and also our workbook We hope the time spent with us has been of value to you and that the material in this workbook will stay with you in a special place on your computer desk so you can use it daily weekly or monthly in your organisation
We believe in SYNERGY amongst everyone - nature and technology science and religion politics and humanity men and women and most of all we believe in SYNERGY between organisations that know how to LEAD and also how to FOLLOW We invite you to co-create the next steps in inclusive leadership by sharing the knowledge you received with other leaders in your life - managers of your company your friends family members
Remember to focus on asking good questions always speak from the heart occasionally host different kinds of meetings and check with your body and feelings every now and then We look forward to hearing from you about the new partnerships that have emerged from the contacts made at this event
We want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the first inclusive leadership conference Thank you for being bold enough to come to the first edition of a conference that has never been held before for being connected with other participants for trusting the organisers with new approaches for being active wholehearted and honest and for accepting the conferencersquos diversity
If you wish to contribute to the next edition of the conference we invite you to connect with us and I am sure we will find synergy )
Let us step into the new future of leadership
All the best Nika MočnikWoS executive event organiser wwwworldofsynergycom
Nika Močnik wwweventnikasi nikaeventnikasi
30World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
To know more means to have power
We live in a time that is prone to labelling people Our their Left right Red
black Patriot cosmopolitan Avant-garde conservative ecologist polluter good
bad Our world is not a world of contradictions but consists of endless shades
of diversity A quality newspaper more than any other medium helps you rec-
ognize and understand this diversity You will not always share our opinion
with all that is written And this is OK Clash of opinions does not necessarily
mean repudiation of other views and stubborn persistence in your own views
It means dialogue And dialogue is only possible when we recognize and under-
stand the opinions of others The mission of Delo is simple we are convinced
that knowing the world we live in and understanding the events and the en-
vironment are necessary for an individual to play an active role in society We
are convinced that only active citizens can help change the community and
the country for the better We care about the society we live in Therefore our
journalists and editors prepare important news information comments and
analyses each day to help you create a vision of todayrsquos world and events in it
Our job is for you to know more
Delo
doo
Dun
ajska
5 SI
1509
Ljub
ljana
Slo
veni
ja
B L A C K O R W H I T E
T H E W O R L D I S N O T
31World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
32World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019
design for meaningful projects ----- LUKA MANCINI
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
KLUBPODJETNIKOVZLATOROGCELJE JUNIOR
33World of Synergy copy 2019