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Purpose:
To illuminate the authentic, collective Identity so people connect with it, operations become an extension of it, and a language model of empowerment supports it.
Outcomes:
• Fundamental shift from blame and finding fault to choice and personal responsibility
• Focus on core ideology before strategic action
• Capitalizing on the human element—namely, feelings and needs—rather than tolerating or “managing” it
• Values/principles-based vs.policy/procedure-based
• Aware of others and the whole system versus self-focus and isolated functions
When to Use:
• To invigorate or clarify a sense of collective identity and purpose
• To marshal resources into an organized and clear direction
• To shift communication from “blame” to personal responsibility
• To connect people to each other and the organization’s needs
• To enhance the group’s presence with stakeholders
When Not to Use:
• When formal leaders are not engaged in the process
Number of Participants:
• 1–500
Types of Participants:
• Executives, management/managers, team leaders, board of directors, midlevel to frontline workers
• Work teams or work groups
• Communities, associations, neighborhoods
Typical Duration:
• Preparation: 2 weeks–2 months
• Process: 1 day–many months
• Follow-up: Ongoing process and as needed
Brief Example:
About 30 staff, faculty, and administration from all schools at the University of South Florida, College of Visual & Performing Arts, began conversations focused on the college’s universal organizational needs. Eventually 30 percent of all college and faculty were engaged in the dialogue. Dean Ron Jones reported, “There’s an exciting new energy in our College spreading like wildfire—a clarity about who we are...and where we’re going in the future.”
Historical Context:
Earliest form developed in 2001 by Marie Miyashiro. Inspired by and based on the “needs-focused” Nonviolent Communication process developed by Marshall Rosenberg. Also incorporates work by William Bridges, Kimball Fisher, Jim Collins, Jerry I. Porras, Judith Orloff Faulk, and Marshall Thurber.
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