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The convergence of economic, ecological & cultural forces is generating unprecedented disruption.
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A 9-WEEK LEARNING LAB FOR
DESIGN, LEADERSHIP & CHANGE PRACTITIONERS
Design, leadership & change practitioners are tasked with providing organising structures & leading processes that prepare people, organisations & large-scale systems for this new reality.
As practitioners with influence & agency, we are responsible for enhancing our own transition, design & leadership capacities in order to skilfully AND mindfully lead through this liminal time.
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Transition Leadership Lab is here to help...
OBJECTIVES
Transition Leadership Lab enhances practitioner skill sets and mindsets for leading amidst disruption. It is safe a container for practitioners to discover, apply knowledge, receive support & grow by learning together through action.
EXPAND YOUR SYSTEMS THINKING SKILL SET
Engage with emergent theories, tools & practices that help you and your stakeholders see the fuller picture. Learn how to:
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reveal interdependencies
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synthesise multiple perspectives
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engage others in identifying the real problem
EVOLVE YOUR AWARENESS MINDSET
Cultivate your capacity to see yourself, others & systems in ways you didn’t before. Learn how to:
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maintain equanimity amidst disruptive conditions
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examine the hidden motives for behaviour
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bring deeper wisdom to every action
ENHANCE THE VALUE YOU PROVIDE TO OTHERS
Increase the contribution you bring as a strategic asset for navigating rapidly changing environments. Learn how to:
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apply emergent theory in practical ways
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combine intellectual rigour with mindful presence
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help others make sense of complex & uncertain times
BENEFITS
Transition Leadership Lab graduates who complete core assessment tasks and achieve 90% participation in all learning activities can expect to walk away with:
CONTENT
Transition Leadership Lab introduces a trans-disciplinary learning approach that draws from theories of change, participatory action research, distributed leadership, vertical development, human centred design and strategic foresight. Each module builds on what came before by introducing curated praxis that facilitates reflexivity & action:


MODULE 1:
Classical Vs. Quantum
Theories of Change
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Understand the nature of
complex systems & recognise
ourselves as participants
in these systems.
MODULE 4:
Reflexive Design
In Action
Synthesise learnings
& develop prototypes
that translate theory
into action.



MODULE 2:
Vertical
Development
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Examine the mindsets &
relational power dynamics
that influence
our response to change.



MODULE 3:
Stories of
The Future
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Explore new sense making
narratives that
facilitate transition from
current to future states.
All content is delivered across a 9-week timeline, which includes orientation & assessment sessions via Zoom.
ECOSYSTEM
Transition Leadership Lab offers a blended learning ecosystem grounded in the principles of mutuality and learning-through-action to facilitate deep engagement for a maximum 12 person cohort size.
LAB CONTENT
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SELF-PACED LEARNING
Access reading, viewing
& reflection content via
an online LMS.

GROUP LEARNING
Engage with curated content, peers & topic experts via Zoom.

APPLIED LEARNING

SOCIAL LEARNING

PEER COACHING

INDIVIDUAL COACHING
Develop, document
& present applied
knowledge for feedback.
Interact with peers via a moderated, online collaborative platform.
Be supported by a thinking partner who understands your context & challenge.
Receive a tailored
coaching session to
deepen your practice.
TESTIMONIALS
What Transition Leadership LAB participants say about their learning experience with us...
"I got so much from connecting with practitioners who are purpose driven; I added new frameworks & skills to my consulting tool kit inside a container
that enabled me to do deep work around my place in my system & how to transform it."

Nicole Hercus - Organisational Development
"The interactive activities, the use of Zoom, the creativity & multi-modal aspects were really well prepared; all aligned with my interests & work... Transition Leadership is here to stay, so well done on bringing this theory to life in practice."

Kim Shore - Strategic Design
FACILITATORS
Transition Leadership Lab is led by a trans-disciplinary team of research-practitioners who specialise in design, foresight & action research led transition toward sustainable futures.
Susanna Carman, MDF
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Susanna is the host & lead facilitator for Transition Leadership LAB.
She is a Strategic Designer who specialises in
leadership, learning & design for a rapidly changing world.​
Hilary Bradbury, PhD
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Hilary is a guest facilitator for Transition Leadership LAB. She is an author, editor & scholar-practitioner focused on the human & organisational dimensions of creating healthy communities.
Lisa Norton, MFA
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Lisa is a guest facilitator for Transition Leadership LAB. She is a professor of design leadership at Parsons’ School of Design where she mentors designers contending with complexity.
Kieran Murrihy, MSF
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Kieran is a research partner & guest facilitator for Transition Leadership LAB. He is an award winning futurist who works with communities & organisations to respond to change in their operating environments.
LOGISTICS
Transition Leadership Lab participants can expect to dedicate approximately 3 hours per week across a 9-week timeline to their learning journey.
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3 hours
per week
9 week
timeline
10 hours
individual work
15 hours
group work
4 hours
peer coaching
1 hour individual coaching
DATES:
January 18th - March 19th, 2021
WEEKLY GROUP ZOOM SESSION TIMES:
Australia EST, Wednesdays 12pm-1:30pm, final session Friday, March, 19th 12pm-12:30pm
United States EST, Tuesdays 8:00pm-9:30pm, final session, Thursday March, 18th 8pm-8:30pm
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INVESTMENT:
$1,950 AUD
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
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In the case of Transition Leadership Lab cancellation or postponement, participants have the choice of receiving either a full refund or a transfer of funds to the next available cohort.
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Participant cancellation within 21 days of the start date results in a choice of receiving either a full refund or a transfer of funds to the next available cohort.
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Participant cancellation within 14 days of the start date results in receiving a 50% refund or transfer of funds to the next available cohort.
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Participant cancellation within 7 days of the start date results in no refund or transfer of funds to the next available cohort.
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APPLICATION
Transition Leadership Lab participation is by application. The application and enrolment process is designed to ensure optimal conditions for peer learning, reflection and action.
If you feel this learning journey is right for you, please follow the steps outlined below:
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APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Round 1 applications are due December 11th.
Round 2 applications are due January 8th.
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ACCEPT AN INVITATION
TO JOIN
THE LAB
STEP 5
RECEIVE AN INVITATION
TO JOIN
THE LAB
STEP 4
MAKE YOUR PAYMENT & ENROL BY
JOINING SLACK
STEP 6