Stage 3: Co-operacy - A New Way Of Being At Work
This course provides the knowledge and skills to initiate and maintain co-operative structures and processes within businesses and organisations through the learning organisations approach.
In this course we will address:
The basis of peer relationship
We will explore the nature of peer relationships and the values and assumptions which underlie 'peerness'. These include assumptions of equal worth and respect for one anthers differences. The values include a whole person approach, a willingness to be in relationship with another and to share ones vulnerability. We will also explore boundaries and limits to peer relationships.Peer structures and processes
We will discuss specific peer structures particularly peer development groups - how to set them up and maintain them and the kinds of processes, tools and techniques which can be used within the support group structure. Examples of successful support groups will be examined. Peer processes for audit and review can be shown.Coaching skills for individuals and teams
We will focus on identifying the levels and learning the skills with which to coach another person. The interventions which empower a person will be shared. The coaching contract, the purpose, the commitment, action steps and handling breakdowns will be covered. Participants will practice with one another.Mentoring
The special relationship of mentor will be explored. Who our mentors were and what they gave us will be shared. The reciprocal nature of the relationship will be examined and how we may mentor others. Skills for mentoring with be shared.Emotional competence
We will focus on the importance of the emotional in peer relationships, the need to hold and support our own and anthers emotional vulnerability. The basic psychological needs to love and be loved, to understand and be understood, to choose and be chosen will be developed and the distress which arises and is stored when these basic human needs are not met.Facilitation and the learning organisation
The learning organisation model developed by Peter Senge and others will be discussed including the five disciplines of systems thinking, personal mastery, team learning, envisioning, and mental models. The organisation as a living system will be discussed and the role of facilitation in transforming an organisation into a dynamic learning environment.Comments from participants
"What I found valuable was the understanding and experience of how to support myself in order to work co-operatively with others. To trust the natural cycles and rhythms and recognise when (and how) to let go and let be, as well as acting, catching the moment and following the impulse.", "This workshop has given me a clear understanding of where I am in my life now, what is really important - and how to enact that with support to make it happen."
Pam Crisp
"What I found valuable was working cooperatively with a group of people who are committed to developing personally and working together", "Thanks Dale - a great programme, I valued your energy, insight and sharing."
Sarah Ball
Investment
Stage 3 is a residential four day programme NZD$1950.To view our programme dates click here and special events click here.
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