Comments for The Circle Project http://thecircleproject.com bigger questions, deeper insights, lasting transformations Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:53:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Conditions for change (and learning) by Chris McLaughlin http://thecircleproject.com/conditions-for-change-and-learning/#comment-41 Chris McLaughlin Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:53:01 +0000 http://thecircleproject.com/?p=613#comment-41 I like this model very much. But it needs to include the role of the teacher, the supporter. Many of us have been plagued by lives lived without much support or reinforcement. We are told if we want something hard enough and work at it, it will happen. But it's a relatively small group of people (are most of them men?) who will drive and drive and drive against all obstacles, in spite of derision or indifference or bewilderment. The secret desire of many women is to have some help along the way, yes? So how do we enlist each other as well as teachers and other supporters? What are the conditions that make it possible for us to do that? I like this model very much. But it needs to include the role of the teacher, the supporter. Many of us have been plagued by lives lived without much support or reinforcement. We are told if we want something hard enough and work at it, it will happen. But it’s a relatively small group of people (are most of them men?) who will drive and drive and drive against all obstacles, in spite of derision or indifference or bewilderment. The secret desire of many women is to have some help along the way, yes? So how do we enlist each other as well as teachers and other supporters? What are the conditions that make it possible for us to do that?

]]> Comment on Conditions for change (and learning) by Mary Nations http://thecircleproject.com/conditions-for-change-and-learning/#comment-40 Mary Nations Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:56:04 +0000 http://thecircleproject.com/?p=613#comment-40 Hi there Patti (and David), I love what you are doing, particularly with the intersections! Ever since I first found your work several years ago I have wanted to discuss similarities/differences in how you see the world to how I do - I think the similarities are many, and the differences would be illuminating! One source I draw from (that I think you would like a lot) is Human Systems Dynamics - an institute, and a field itself, founded by Glenda Eoyang. You can see her dissertation (which first named the field) here: http://www.hsdinstitute.org/about-hsd/dr-glenda/dissertation.html, where she explores the conditions for self-organizing - which is similar to what you are getting at with your Venn diagram. I have used Glenda's conditions with Venns quite a bit...as a model for learners (being, knowing, doing) and as a model for being with others (see http://patternsandpossibilities.squarespace.com where Royce Holladay and I explore generative engagements) - with the solid foundation of Glenda's research underlying the models. Would love to go further into this some time with you to see what emerges! Best, Mary Hi there Patti (and David),

I love what you are doing, particularly with the intersections! Ever since I first found your work several years ago I have wanted to discuss similarities/differences in how you see the world to how I do – I think the similarities are many, and the differences would be illuminating!

One source I draw from (that I think you would like a lot) is Human Systems Dynamics – an institute, and a field itself, founded by Glenda Eoyang. You can see her dissertation (which first named the field) here: http://www.hsdinstitute.org/about-hsd/dr-glenda/dissertation.html, where she explores the conditions for self-organizing – which is similar to what you are getting at with your Venn diagram.

I have used Glenda’s conditions with Venns quite a bit…as a model for learners (being, knowing, doing) and as a model for being with others (see http://patternsandpossibilities.squarespace.com where Royce Holladay and I explore generative engagements) – with the solid foundation of Glenda’s research underlying the models. Would love to go further into this some time with you to see what emerges!
Best,
Mary

]]> Comment on Conditions for change (and learning) by Bob Thames http://thecircleproject.com/conditions-for-change-and-learning/#comment-39 Bob Thames Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:33:33 +0000 http://thecircleproject.com/?p=613#comment-39 Bravo Patti! Mindset is a foundational element in developing change capabilities. The second chapter of my book on organizational change called Chasing Change explores the concept of fixed mindset vs. growth and development mindset, as described by Dr. Carol Dweck. My journey has brought me to much more of an interest in personal change, as it is the dimension most often overlooked in a change initiative. I absolutely agree with your circle diagram, and consider it a primary reference for people who want to transform their lives. Great visual, great concept! Bravo Patti! Mindset is a foundational element in developing change capabilities. The second chapter of my book on organizational change called Chasing Change explores the concept of fixed mindset vs. growth and development mindset, as described by Dr. Carol Dweck.

My journey has brought me to much more of an interest in personal change, as it is the dimension most often overlooked in a change initiative. I absolutely agree with your circle diagram, and consider it a primary reference for people who want to transform their lives. Great visual, great concept!

]]> Comment on Conditions for change (and learning) by Carmen Taggart http://thecircleproject.com/conditions-for-change-and-learning/#comment-38 Carmen Taggart Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:55:40 +0000 http://thecircleproject.com/?p=613#comment-38 Patti, This echoes the stories that were shared in Jen Louden's Teach Now Class last week ~ that our students best connect and learn when we soften and open to them showing that they matter to us and that we believe in them and the stories we are sharing and asking them to share. Synchronistic Doodling :) Patti,

This echoes the stories that were shared in Jen Louden’s Teach Now Class last week ~ that our students best connect and learn when we soften and open to them showing that they matter to us and that we believe in them and the stories we are sharing and asking them to share.

Synchronistic Doodling :)

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]]> Comment on What are you bringing? by Steve Strother http://thecircleproject.com/what-are-you-bringing/#comment-14 Steve Strother Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:15:42 +0000 http://thecircleproject.com/?p=550#comment-14 This is short, simple, and yet so powerful! Thank you for providing this insight! This is short, simple, and yet so powerful! Thank you for providing this insight!

]]> Comment on Build A Strong Foundation by Eva Ramos http://thecircleproject.com/build-a-strong-foundation/#comment-12 Eva Ramos Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:40:49 +0000 http://thecircleproject.com/?p=522#comment-12 Thank you could you pls include me in your mailing list. Thank you could you pls include me in your mailing list.

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