Three Interventions
Inspired by C. Otto Scharmer, Presencing Institute, MIT
Responding to Divisions of Our Time
Connecting Intercultural Teams
during the British Council DICE project
How can we respond to the painful SYMPTOMS of our time?
Is there ANYTHING we can do as individuals?
Symptoms
The symptoms are created by an Architecture of Separation:
1.Ignorance: Judging when our minds are blocked
2.Hate: Distancing when our hearts are blocked
3.Fear: Disconnecting when our will is blocked
Symptoms
Judging
Distancing
Disconnecting
Closed Mind
Closed Heart
Closed Will
Judging
Distancing
Disconnecting
The symptoms are processed through an Architecture of Connection:
Source
1.Curiosity: Observing with an Open Mind
2.Empathy: Listening with an Open Heart
3.Courage: Engaging with an Open Will
Observing
Listening
Engaging
Open Will
Open Heart
Open Mind
Open Will
Open Heart
CURIOSITY
Closed Mind
HATE
Closed Will
During these times we can choose:
To become aware where we enact a Cycle of Separation...
...and intentionally shift our thoughts and actions...
Symptoms
SOURCE
Open Mind
EMPATHY
COURAGE
IGNORANCE
Closed Heart
FEAR
...to help a Cycle of Connection.
in how they see, sense, and relate.
Otto C. Scharmer
The transformation follows the three stages
“Groups can go through awareness shifts
of open mind, open heart, and open will.”
THREE INTERVENTIONS
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