Events

16 Feb 2008 - Community & Collective Intelligence

In today's culturally diverse society, how can we foster a sense of connectivity in groups? How can this be harnessed to strengthen our communities, networks and organisations? This workshop offers a process based on deep listening and dialogue which can support a group or community to change or evolve organically in ways that are empowering for all. Rather than imposing fixed identities, plans or objectives based on the past, we explore instead whether working with inclusivity and the suspension of judgement can help us access greater collective intelligence and align our group decisions with a future which is already present but waiting to emerge.

Gaian Business   The Hub, 2008-02-16 10:30:00 - 2008-02-16 17:30:00

We are proud to announce... Gaian Business: building a fair, fun and flourishing carbon negative economy (an event that helps entrepreneurs cooperate to build a healthy world that works for all) Would growing your business benefit you, the communities you do business with, and the biosphere you all depend on? If so, would you like some help? On Saturday, the 16th of February, entrepreneurs, funders, and support professionals will gather at the Hub in London to support each others' projects and launch new ones. Gaian Business is an event devoted to building a healthy world that works for all, by rapidly growing the businesses that such a world needs. The unique design of the event incorporates proven cutting edge techniques for promoting collaboration among free agents. Every person present will hear the name, business activities, and needs of every other participant -- all before lunch. Attendees will spend the afternoon exploring possible areas of collaboration -- shared marketing, using one another's services, sharing the contacts and information growing businesses need to succeed -- whatever they believe their businesses need to grow and to serve the world. Before, during and after the event, online tools will enable attendees to connect and to stay in touch. The Gaian Business event is for people who are already building this economy, one sale at a time. HOW MUCH: £30, unless you are a member of the Pioneers of Change, in which case £20. Price includes PRET sandwiches, coffee and tea. Donations welcome. Any money above expenses will go to the Pioneers of Change. WHO: The event will be hosted by Hina Patel and Nathaniel White. The star speakers might include you!

Exploring the Ecology of Investment   Future Considerations., 2007-09-08 10:00:00 - 2007-09-08 16:00:00

The proposition of this workshop is that we need to move upstream in our thinking about the role of financial markets in the wider scheme of things. An integral approach to investment has to take into account the significance of our investment decisions in a much wider context than traditional business measures and horizons allow us to. You are invited to a dialogue at the very edge of new thinking on this subject. Both thinking contextually, and dialogue itself, contrast significantly from the orientation of problem solving, analysis and debate that tends to characterise everyday decision making. This explorative workshop offers you an opportunity to : • experience dialogue as more than just good conversation • step back and re-think some of the fundamentals of the financial system • explore the wider ecology of investment through practical case studies • bring the principles of sustainable development to bear on your thinking about investment

The Power of Dreams for creating your life   The Hub, 5 Torrens Street, London, EC1V 1NQ, 2007-06-19 19:00:00 - 2007-06-19 21:00:00

During this 1 hour and a half hour talk Donna McCallum, the Fairy Godmother, will inspire you through a fun and energetic presentation about how we can use vision and purpose to create our realities and live the lives that we dream of. With movies like “The Secret” and “What the bleep”, the power of visioning and dreaming has been shown to have more impact than we think. Our thoughts really do create our reality and science is beginning to prove this is true. With interesting stories, teaching, participative exercises and a bit of wand waving magic, this hour will be a catalyst for you to begin to realize your dreams. You will learn: * About the power of dreams * Why dreaming is such an important tool for creating our lives * How thoughts become things * Some incredible scientific proof about how we create our realities.

What is a Social Entrepreneur?   The Hub, 5 Torrens Street, London, EC1V 1NQ, 2007-07-04 19:00:00 - 2007-07-04 21:00:00

You are invited to attend a workshop exploring the emerging field of social entrepreneurship. Questions we will be investigating will be: what is a social entrepreneur? What impact do social entrepreneurs make? What kind of support does a social entrepreneur need? The evening will be introduced by Maor Bar-Ziv, Gideon Lyons, Jason Mollring from UnLtd and Menka Parekh from The Hub, who will share stories of several successful social entrepreneurs. UnLtd, is a UK based charity that supports social entrepreneurs. The Hub is a multi-sited network of physical and virtual spaces connecting social innovators around the world. The second part of the evening will have an open format where participants will be able to share their experiences, ambitions and ideas on social entrepreneurship, make new connections and explore possible collaborations. The fee for the workshop is £8,- which includes light refreshments. Any surplus from the workshop will go to Pioneers of Change to support future events.

Ecology of Business   London, 2005-09-17 10:00:00 - 2005-09-17 16:30:00

Exploring The Ecology of Business - Using Dialogue & Collective Intelligence. London, Saturday September 17, 2005, 10.00 - 16.30. We need to move upstream in our whole process of thought. To exercise Corporate Responsibility is to take account of the significance and implications of our actions in a much wider context than traditional business measures typically would allow for. You are invited to a dialogue at the very edge of new thinking on this subject - exploring the ecology of business. The fee for this event is £25, no VAT. To apply for participation forward an e-mail to Leon Olsen at leon@pioneersofchange.net with name, occupation and a short motivation for your participation (one short paragraph will suffice) as soon as possible and before September 1 2005.

‘How to create structures that support learning?’   The Hub (http://www.the-hub.net/where/), 2005-10-18 18:00:00 - 2005-10-18 21:00:00

During the evening, we will explore together ‘How to create structures that support learning?’ We promise not to do any massive presentations but have lots of time for dialogue and some fun exercises. In preparation for the evening, we would like you to think about the structures (physical, mental, social, internal, external…) at your work and in your personal life and think of how they support or discourage learning and growth. The evening is hosted by Timo Karjalainen, Eliza Hochman and Mark Hodge. Please RSVP to timo@learninghouse.biz. £3 to cover the costs.

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Ecology of Business Workshop - Invite

Film Night   the hub, 5 torrens st, london ec1v 1nq. www.the-hub.net/where, 2005-09-27 19:00:00 - 2005-09-27 21:30:00

pioneers of change, waterluton (www.waterlution.org) & the hub are delighted to welcome futerra to screen 3 films they have produced: i. thecarbon trust: ‘in our hands’ a film about energy saving in the work place ii. ‘what works for you’ a film about following your heart in the world of work & iii. ‘the seasons alter’ a shakespearian drama about climate change. for an evening ofinspiring films and conversation please rsvp The cost is 5 pounds.

Deep Democracy   London, 2005-09-29 00:00:00 - 2005-10-01 00:00:00

A COURSE IN DECISION-MAKING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION You are invited to a three-day intensive course in Deep Democracy. This couse is being offered twice, to take place from Sept 29 - Oct 1 or Oct 14 – 16 in London. The course will provide insight into your role in facilitating decision-making processes in dynamic group situations, understanding of conflict and practical conflict resolution, and unique facilitation tools. The course will be led by Myrna Wajsman Lewis from South Africa. Myrna is a clinical psychologist who has studied Process Oriented Psychology in the US and Switzerland. Together with her late husband Greg, Myrna has been applying and teaching conflict resolution techniques internationally in the corporate sector over the last five years and in South Africa for several years before that. In addition to teaching these techniques in the corporate sector, Myrna is also leading an exciting project to teach these skills to children in South African schools. The Deep Democracy approach has been developed by Myrna and Greg, and they are the original trainers in this field. The course is designed for participants who are working with change processes in groups, be that in a work team, a school, self-help groups, conflictual groups, associations, or elsewhere. The course will take its own participants as the starting point, and will focus on developing competencies of participants in: - Working with the diversity of the group to discover valuable and hidden wisdom about the group’s own resources - Learning to generate initiative through facilitation - Becoming aware of your own capacities for decision-making and adaptability

Deep Democracy - Full Invite

Click here for more details on the London Deep Democracy Training. There are 2 options Sept 29 - Oct 1 and Oct 14 - 16.

Exploring the Ecology of Business   Battersea, London, 2006-05-06 10:00:00 - 2006-05-06 16:30:00

Exploring The Ecology of Business - Using Dialogue & Collective Intelligence. London, Saturday May 6, 2006, 10.00 - 16.30. Following on from the successful workshop held in September 2005. We need to move upstream in our whole process of thought. To exercise Corporate Responsibility is to take account of the significance and implications of our actions in a much wider context than traditional business measures typically would allow for. You are invited to a dialogue at the very edge of new thinking on this subject - exploring the ecology of business. The fee for this event is £30, no VAT. To apply for participation forward an e-mail to Leon Olsen at leon@pioneersofchange.net with name, occupation and a short motivation for your participation (one short paragraph will suffice) as soon as possible and before April 21 2006. More information is available in the pdf-flyer via the link below.

Creativity and Imagination Workshop   Regents Park (near Gloucester Gate Entrance), 2006-07-18 19:00:00 - 2006-07-18 21:00:00

As Pioneers of Change, many of us are involved in changing behaviour or in re-imagining and co-creating the world as a better place in which to live. This workshop is an opportunity to rediscover the magic of the imagination, to understand better its role in creativity and to recapture this tool too often laid dormant in adulthood. Expect: storytelling; co-creation exercises and dialogue around how we can reach out to people through the imagination to enchant, engage and inspire them at a level far deeper than the rational. Bring: an open mind AND, most importantly, one small object which you were about to throw away. It may just be the key to unlocking your creative potential.

Art of Hosting Taster Session   The Hub, 2006-09-05 19:30:00 - 2006-09-05 21:30:00

On 8,9 and 10 December there will be an Art of Hosting workshop in London with a special emphasis on (and rate for) young professionals, entrepreneurs and change agents. For those who may wish to experience and find out more about the Art of Hosting - together with the Pioneers of Change we will be hosting a Taster Evening on 5 September at the Hub, London from 7:30 p.m. To 9:30 p.m. This will be an opportunity to practice meaningful conversations as well as hear stories of how the Art of Hosting is supporting shifts taking place in many different contexts in North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The cost of the Taster Evening will be £10 and if you wish to participate please contact Hendrik Tiesinga on htiesinga@gmail.com

What is Systemic Change?   The Hub London, 2007-01-16 18:30:00 - 2007-01-16 21:00:00

Pioneers of Change is a community which is intentionally focussed on systemic change… but what does this term ‘Systemic Change’ mean? This evening seminar offers an explanation of what is meant by the term ‘Systemic Change’, and some insights on how to approach change interventions in a systemic way. The format of the seminar will be „ a 30-minute presentation, where your host will offer his learnings, insights and questions on the topic of systemic change, drawing on his experiences of participating in the Pioneers of Change community and his work in change interventions with several multinational companies, organisations and communities around the world „ a facilitated, open discussion on the implications of these and other definitions and tools for systemic change for our ‘work in the world’

Pioneers Connect   The Hub London, 2007-03-13 19:00:00 - 2007-03-13 21:00:00

This is a space for pioneers simply to get to know each other, share initiatives, announce events, offer what support we can to each other, express what needs we have, generate new ideas, and make suggestions for future events or projects. The hosts will help to facilitate simple introductions and basic information-sharing, while the bulk of the meeting is open informal interaction, according to your own mood and interests. In addition, there would be an opportunity for people who are interested in being local network hosts to find out more about how to get involved.

How to thrive in an uncertain environment   The Hub, London, 2006-11-04 10:00:00 - 2006-11-04 17:00:00

This is a scenario planning workshop that aims to give some introductory insights into the scenario planning methodology/process. You should attend if 1) you are curious about scenario planning and organisational learning; 2) you want to know more about the art of developing a long term view; 3) you are keen to learn how to recognise risks and opportunities in an uncertain environment; and 4) you are prepared to be highly interactive and open to different and sometimes challenging views. The cost to attend this workshop is £30 and includes any workshop material, light snacks and beverages. For more information about the event, see the attached flyer.

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Flyer for Scenario Workshop to be held in London on 4 November 2006

Meaningful Questions and Visual Tools   London, further info via email., 2006-11-29 09:45:00 - 2006-11-29 17:45:00

Ole and Carsten, Pioneers from Denmark are inviting you to a workshop, where participants collectively explore and investigate how meaningful questions and visual tools can be used to meet the leadership challenges. The main questions being explored are: · How can visual dialog and questions be used as a tool for leading change in organisations? · How can using visuals and questions as tools for leading change increase continuous engagement and dialog within the organization? · How do I start now? These questions are based on the hypothesis that images and questions are strong carriers of essential knowledge and messages and thereby able to improve internal communication. The new challenges, however, also require a shift in leadership style, moving from communicating answers and complete images, to raising important questions and sharing incomplete images in order to engage the organization in a process of co-creation and ownership. By creating visual sketches and frameworks for facilitating a process, which involve everybody in shaping the next steps of changing the organization, visuals and questions can help leaders also in making a shift in their leadership style. Thus the process offered will not only assist leaders in developing an individual framework with relevant questions for their organization, but it will also increase the facilitation capacity of the individual leaders owning the change process. Send an email to: carsten@pioneersofchange.net if you are interested

Beyond Development   The Hub London, 2008-02-29 19:00:00 - 2008-02-29 21:00:00

Gustavo Esteva is a Mexican activist, 'deprofessionalized intellectual' and founder of the Universidad de la Tierra in the Mexican city of Oaxaca. In his early career, he held senior positions in both private business and government. Instead of a career in Mexico’s establishment, he opted for independent work with Indian and peasant groups and NGOs. He was an advisor with the Zapatista Army for National Liberation in Chiapas. He works at the Centre for Intercultural Dialogues and Exchanges (CEDI) in the city of Oaxaca and publishes regularly in different journals. Gustavo is visiting the UK to give a week-long course at Schumacher College. Pioneers of Change and The Hub invite you to an evening where he will be sharing stories and insights on the topic he's dedicated his life to. After over half a century of “development” there is more poverty, inequality and ecosystem destruction than before it started. Some of the topics Gustavo will be touching include initiatives in cultural regeneration, education beyond schooling and the commons as a contemporary answer. Please RSVP to maria.glauser@the-hub.net if you are coming along. Fee: Hub members £10, non-members £15, all income will be donated to Unitierra's programmes. The Hub London, 5 Torrens St, EC1V 1