Category Archives: Emergence

The Future of Western Civilization

Now isn’t the future of our civilization a big topic!  I did an interview on February 29th with Nicholas Beecroft.  He’s been pursuing this subject by talking to a variety of people. The questions Nicholas asked were so big that … Continue reading

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Journalism that Matters video makes the home page of the Knight Foundation

Beyond Bookstook place at MIT in Cambridge, Mass. on April 6 and 7, 2011.  The organizing question: What’s possible when journalists and librarians come together? We brought together about 130 participants to explore this question.  Filmaker, Jacob Caggiano, created a … Continue reading

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Recent Talks

Two podcasts on Engaging Emergence – an interview with Charlie Dyer of KNews Radio and another with Liz Rykert for the Plexus Institute. Continue reading

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One Year Ends and a New One Begins

Last year brought Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity into publication. How can I be a stronger voice for the ideas that mean so much to me? As we enter a time of increasing disruption, the more of us who are equipped to work with it, the more likely these times become a breakthrough to more compassionate, creative, and wise societies. Continue reading

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My book, Engaging Emergence, in 824 words

If you’re looking for a brief taste of the book, Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity, read on. Continue reading

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Mulling Leadership Roles in Emergent Systems

As I’ve been thinking about the leadership skills that serve networks well, I remembered something I wrote in August 2007 about the roles that show up in emergent systems. What I posited then was that should any of these roles … Continue reading

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Leadership in a Networked World

What can flocks, swarms, hives, and other leader-full forms of organizing teach us about leadership? We live in an age in which networks are an emerging means for organizing. Understanding new leadership skills will help us transition. Continue reading

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ENGAGING EMERGENCE Is Getting Around and You Can Get a 30% Discount

Thirty percent discount available on Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity…and more! Continue reading

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Making Sense Out of Chaos: An Audio Interview

Everyone is familiar with chaos. How does engaging emergence change our way of relating to upheaval? Continue reading

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The Real-time Debut of Engaging Emergence

Video session on Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity, filmed by the HRCafe at the Organization Development World Summit in Budapest. Continue reading

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