Innovative leadership using Theory U

Theory U is a process for innovative change in teams, organisations, and communities. It helps us tackle our toughest unresolved challenges. It offers fantastic insights to leaders too, about how to bring about meaningful change and innovation. A bit about me and TheoryU I have been learning about Theory U since 2015. I had…

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A systemic view of team resilience

I’m interviewing leaders and staff, discovering what has made their teams resilient during this uncertain time that we’ve been through globally. I’ll be presenting some of the information in a workshop at the SDF Festival of Learning later next week. In the meantime, here's some insights on why we need a…

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Understanding collaborative change, listening and problem solving

TheoryU is a complete process for innovative change. Andry has been learning about TheoryU since 2015. Learning Journeys are just one of the TheoryU tools. What are Learning Journeys’ for? TheoryU ‘Learning Journeys’ encourage you to move out of your daily routine and allow you to observe more deeply and…

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Motivation tips

Sometimes when at work, we might experience stressful thinking such as:  ‘I have to go to this meeting’ or,  ‘I have to do this task’. It’s a slightly tough way to think or to motivate ourselves, as it creates inner resentment and stress. Choice-based thinking, like ‘I want to..’ creates freedom and…

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How to be resilient – the collaborative way

Are you... Feeling that you have a run out of steam, because you’ve been doing all the thinking and carrying out most of the actions? Even when WFH? Needing to be more resilient to stress, change or challenge?  Finding your solo actions are not having the impact that you hoped for? Facing a…

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What is workplace wellbeing coaching?

Wellbeing coaching at work is a supportive conversational process with a coach, that may involve focusing on different areas of your life. These include working productively, and effectively and the links with  your wellbeing e.g. relaxation, health, WFH, and wellbeing goals. Wellbeing leadership coaching may focus on leading on wellbeing …

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Build resilience when teaching or meeting online

resilience when teaching. Whether you work in FE teaching or supporting others, we all need to be more resilient right now.  1. Notice your energy levels when you are online. And as soon as you can, do what you need to help adjust them, e.g. walk, snack, a chat or rest.…

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