Patterns and Possibilities - Thriving in Uncertainty with Miss Handie

In the 21st century, people are looking for ways to build coalitions and partnerships that make a difference in the world. Whether it’s corporate, non-profit, or governmental strategy, organizations and groups are realizing they can’t do it all. The challenges are too big. People, ideas, and needs are too diverse. We will discuss how we can form partnerships that make a difference in the differences we make in the world. --- Send in a voice message:

This episode focuses on Generative Engagement, an HSD-based model/method that can help you explore your system to make decisions about how you can set conditions for more productive interactions. Listen and learn how to use Generative Engagement in a challenging human system where you live, work, or play. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hsdpatterns-possibilities/message

A critical capacity that ensures generative engagement is a deep understanding of power from an HSD perspective. In HSD, we talk about “power with” rather than “power over” to describe generative relationships. Do those who wield influence in the system listen to and consider perspectives of those who have less influence? Do those who traditionally have less influence in the system believe their voices can and will be heard? What happens when the formal—or informal—distribution of power does not

Facilitation has outgrown its traditional image. It’s no longer about an individual at the front of the room guiding a group of people through processes. It’s no longer just about decision making, conflict resolution, or team building. Many factors in today’s world have brought a new look to the role of facilitation. We will discuss how the role can be used today to enrich and expand conversations. --- Send in a voice message:

In our first episode, Miss Handie explains what Human Systems Dynamics (HSD) is, why it matters, and how it can be used to transform wicked issues. She invites you to join her on the HSD journey with an open mind and a foolish sense of curiosity. Miss Handie believes that foolish curiosity opens the door to endless possibilities with HSD that everyone can experiment with, experience, and enjoy. --- Send in a voice message:

Human Systems Dynamics introduces its theory-based approach to seeing, understanding, and influencing patterns in a podcast format. New episodes are published every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at noon c.s.t. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hsdpatterns-possibilities/message