leadership

& design

in a rapidly

changing

world.

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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 

• synthesise multiple perspectives

• 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

• examine the hidden motives for behaviour

• 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

• combine intellectual rigour with mindful presence

• 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 16 person cohort size.

LAB CONTENT

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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 tran-sdisciplinary 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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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:

• 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.

• 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.

• Participant cancellation within 14 days of the start date results in receiving a 50% refund.

• Participant cancellation within 7 days of the start date results in no refund.

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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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