Join the (r)evolution…
As I finished a workshop last week a closing circle, I invited participants to reflect on what they had appreciated and valued during the day. There was an overwhelming sense of how much people had appreciated being with each other, slowing down and creating space for deep reflection and conversation. This appreciation of investing in relationships is most often valued more than the content of the workshop itself!
As human beings we know what we want and need from each other, yet most of our workplaces and the system as a whole is intent on ignoring the human need for relationships and connection in favour of more measurable and tangible outputs associated with Key Performance Indicators and strategic targets. Intuitively we know that building relationships, growing trust and investing in human connection can be the foundation for change that leads to more innovation, yet we continue to ignore it!
Recently a colleague shared how her Managers had asked for ideas for the whole team away day. The team suggested that they wanted to spend time together and get to know each other better — invest in relationships, but this idea was rejected by the Manager as it was seen to be too woolly and not outcome focused. Many of us know we need to change how we work, but struggle to make a transition within the organisational constraints or perceptions of what is valuable.
If our organisations can’t offer what we need, then perhaps we need to experiment with new ways of collaborating. If we can’t make change happen within our existing structures, then perhaps it’s our responsibility to discover what works outside of them. As Bucky Fuller wrote:
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” (Bucky Fuller)
I would describe this change as a (r)evolution, as we respond to our changing conditions, like plants growing towards the light. It’s a natural change, but it is also not something that is controllable!
I would love you to come and join this (r)evolution. It’s starting with campfire conversations, an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and friends working across the local system. Our intention is to create kind and compassion spaces where we can nourish each other; creating safety, so we can speak our truth and talk about what really matters and find news ways of co-creating local solutions.
Come and join us…
