theory u intro

Theory UAn introduction

By Erica Liang

Aug 11, 20078th Pinnacle Train-the-trainer IV Singapore

Based on concepts and writings by Otto ScharmerStockshots from Getty & istockphotos

What is it?

Learning, Leadership, Innovation,Transformational Change

True change canonly take place withthe transformation

of the human heart.

Dive deep.

Why is theory U important?

21st century chaos and complexity.

The reactive mindset thathas governed the last twocenturies is ill-equipped to

eradicate systemic rootcause for transformational

change .

Problems can’t besolved by the same

level of consciousnessthat created them.

Albert Einstein

“The success of anintervention depends

on the interiorcondition of the

intervenor.”

Bill O’BrienEx-CEO, Hanover Insurance

Core principles

For individuals and organisations

Feel like stepping on the accelerator?

1. Fight the cult of speed.

Those who win are the ones who slow down time.Werner Erhardsuccessful entrepreneur turned pro race car driver

2. Embrace other POVs, openingheart and mind.

Been here?

What about here?

3. Practice Presencing

= Presence + Sensing

(heightened attention allowinggroups and individuals to shift inner

place from which they function)

(see deeply and collectively allowingfuture possibilities to emerge)

Eye of the storm is calm. Yet formation of an eye isalmost always an indicator of increasing strength.

One movement, five processes

Invite people into your kitchen to bake the caketogether. Suspend judgment.

Strip down so new possibility can emerge

Experiment. Integrate. Improvise.

Listen and perform beyond the self.

Core competencies

In a nutshell, anything aboveU is superficial.

In summary.

Was

ControlTalk

Learn from the pastIQ

Reflect

U

ImproviseConnect

Learn from the futureIQ+EQ+SQ

Act

Action U

End of Analysis Paralysis.