1. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 A Puzzle and A Paradox 1 2 1 3 1 9 *********************** The rational mind is a faithful servant; the intuitive mind a divine gift. The paradox of modern life is that we have begun to worship the servant, and defile the divine. ~ Einstein 17 ++

2. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 Touching the Heart

3. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 Overview: key themes Inner mastery & personal authenticity Leading from within Contribution & the awareness of ‘other’ Structure & chaos Core & navigating values Horizontal & vertical development: perceptions of ‘reality’ Vulnerability & personal story telling

4. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 17 Camels 1 2 1 3 1 9

5. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 4 Fields of Action: an integral model PERSONAL CULTURAL INFRA- STRUCTURAL PRO- FESSIONAL SELFSELF OTHERSOTHERS INNER OUTER Adapted from: Ken Wilber A Theory of Everything

6. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 Bio-poem Your name: Nick Owen 3 adjectives alliterated:e.g. nice, naughty, knowledgeable Who has valued … Who wanted … Always … never … Your name:Nick Owen

7. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 The Structure of Magic STRUCTURESTRUCTURE CHAOSCHAOS THE FIELD OF FORM, ACTION & INNOVATION TENSION STUCKNESSDISINTEGRATION

8. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 U-Theory [Otto Scharmer] 1. INTENDING What is life calling you to do? 2. SENSING Observe, observe, observe Listen, really listen 3. PRESENCING Connect to source. From a place of deep quiet allow inner knowing to emerge 4. EXECUTING Test. Apply new ideas in real contexts & notice effects 5. EVOLVING Embody the new in sustainable eco-systems OPEN MIND OPEN HEART OPEN WILL

9. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 Integral Leadership: a model PERSONAL CULTURAL INFRA- STRUCTURAL PRO- FESSIONAL SELFSELF OTHERSOTHERS INNER OUTER Adapted from: Ken Wilber A Theory of Everything I YOU + I = WE IT ITS

10. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 8 Codes that drive development 1. BEIGE: Survival Code 2. PURPLE: Tribal Code 3. RED: Power Code 4. BLUE: Obedience Code 5. ORANGE: Achievement Code 6. GREEN: Inclusion Code 7. YELLOW: Complexity Code 8. TURQUOISE: Deep Harmony Code 9.? Pre-conventional Post-conventional Conventional Spiral Dynamics: Graves/Beck/Cowan

11. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 Leadership Strategies How might you …. Lead/manage Influence/persuade Motivate/excite Give feedback Appraise Coach Encourage transformation at each level?

12. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 POA Politeness Openness Accountability … connect with all levels

13. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 Triple Perspective Thinking 1 st My outcomes My values My direction My dreams 2 nd Others’ views, needs, dreams Rapport Awareness 3 rd Systemic Dispassionate Creative/Generative STRATEGIC WARRIORCAREGIVER CREATOR

14. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 Grid

15. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 A Past Story  A favourite place when you were younger. What made it special for you?  How you overcame an obstacle or challenge when younger.  An incident or event with someone who impressed or influenced you when younger.  A significant event that happened to you when younger.  A key turning point in your life; a moment of awakening or deep learning.

16. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 Further reading Beck D, & Cowan C., Spiral Dynamics, Oxford: Blackwell, 1996 Chan Kim W., Blue Ocean Strategy, Harvard Business School Press, USA: 2005 Collins Jim, Good to Great, London: Random House, 2001 Owen Nick, The Magic of Metaphor, Crownhouse UK: 2001 Owen Nick, More Magic of Metaphor, Crownhouse UK: 2004 Owen Nick, The Salmon of Knowledge, Crownhouse UK: 2009 Pirsig Robert, Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, 1974 Senge Peter, et al., Presence, London: Random House, 2005 Sun Tzu, The Art of War, Various Torbert W., & Rooke D., 7 Transformations of Leadership, HBR, April 2005 Wilber Ken, A Theory of Everything, Gateway, USA: 2001 www.presencing.comwww.presencing.com click on research/exec summaries

17. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 Our Journey What is leadership? 17 camels Leadership, the arts & improvisation 4 fields of action: integral theory/the archers Structure and chaos: bio-poem U-Theory: the artist’s approach to new paradigms Horizontal & vertical values: stage development Navigating and core values Awareness & flexibility Vulnerability, rehearsal & story telling

18. Nick Owen Associates Ltd./The Applied Improvisation Network November 14 th, 2009 C > E Cause>Effect Results>Excuses Responsibility >Blame Star >Victim