- is at the leading edge of conversational leadership practice in Ireland
- is exceptionally well networked nationally and globally with leading change and leadership development practitioners
- is committed to forming new partnerships and networks that make a sustainable difference
Challenging times require fresh approaches.
Jan 12th, 2012 by Chris
I’ve long had a difficulty with names and labels - they feel like an invitation to other people to stereotype and project whatever they associate with that label on to you.
So, if I call myself a ‘coach’ or a ‘facilitator’, you are likely to think ‘Ah yes, I know what they are like …. ‘
And we do it to ourselves too ….
Nov 16th, 2011 by Chris
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“Trapped in silos we miss opportunities to share the wisdom and expertise that already exists in our people and organisations. Knee deep in doing, we fail to notice the real opportunities that can create sustainable change.”
For further details of this great event read on ….
Oct 6th, 2011 by Chris
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I think we know by now that we live in interesting times - an old system is in decline and at risk of collapse and to quote Arundhati Roy;
‘Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing’.
This other world is being made more possible by people who have walked out and walked on. The stories of these people are at the centre of a new book by Deborah Frieze and Margaret Wheatley: ‘Walk Out Walk On: A Learning Journey Into Communities Daring to Live the Future Now’ and I am delighted that Deborah Frieze is coming to Ireland to co-host with us a deep-dive learning adventure !
Sep 28th, 2011 by Chris
I just loved this quotation from Kenny Ausubel co-CEO and founder of Bioneers - currently being used to promote an event called ‘Being the Change’ in London this weekend :
“It is no longer a matter of connecting the dots, it is a matter of connecting the elephants in the room”
I don’t think it is totally true, for me dots do matter - but we certainly do need to view them within the context of the interconnectedness of the elephants !
Jul 25th, 2011 by admin
We tend to have a pretty good idea of where we would really like to get to; i.e. whole systems of diverse people inspired by a common unifying purpose, playing to each others’ strengths and finding a healthy balance between action and the learning that will improve future actions.
One question I have been reflecting on this summer is ‘Why don’t more of us get to such places more often ?’ …
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Mar 3rd, 2011 by Chris
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I have had two major experiences lately that have got me reflecting on what it is to be a change agent and the kind of change agent I want to be. The first is the General Election in Ireland - full of people saying they want change (i.e. they don’t like what they have) and very little cohesiveness about what exactly the change is that is wanted - it all seems sadly predictable that the new lot will soon be pretty much as unpopular as the old lot as people say ‘no, no when we said we wanted change, it wasn’t that …’. The second experience has been co-facilitating for the amazing Ireland : Iceland project (www.irelandicelandproject.com) - lots of wonderful people, but many still, it seems, with a great temptation to say ‘this is what we think someone else should do …’
Jan 24th, 2011 by Chris
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There are so many things bubbling up at the moment - some of them are still a bit fuzzy and indistinct - some will coalesce with others- it is impossible to say which will make it to the top.
A lot of people in Ireland are taking inspiration from Iceland - more on that theme soon …
On January 29th in the Gresham Hotel, I am helping with the facilitation of the first AGM of ‘Second Republic’ ….
Jan 10th, 2011 by Chris
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A weekend workshop for change makers.
Saturday & Sunday 22nd - 23rd January 2011 | 09.30 - 17.00 | €175 / Early Bird €150 ends 14th Jan | The Greenhouse, 17 St Andrew St, Dublin 2
In these challenging times how can we use collaborative forms of leadership, innovation, fundraising and community building to strengthen our entrepreneurial and change projects ?
Dec 22nd, 2010 by Chris
Lots of people and organisations are going through a process of realising that many of the tools and methods they have been using no longer serve them well in a world that is full of uncertainty and unpredictable complexity. Many people know that they need to change the way they approach change, but don’t quite know how to do it.
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Nov 16th, 2010 by Chris
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Collectively, we know a lot about the conditions that most hold the potential for transformative change and yet, so often, this knowledge isn’t applied to how we approach the challenges that face us. Imagine what it would be like if everyone in your organisation or network appreciated and worked with the same fundamentals about how change happens ….
The Change Exploratory helps design and implement change and leadership development processes that make a difference, combining facilitation, coaching and consultancy to fit particular contexts. We particularly enjoy bringing diverse people together and sparking the creativity that so often emerges from unlikely connections.
