Workshops

Using Cynefin to tailor your strategy

with Kim Ballestrin

Learn how to use approaches based on the Cynefin Framework to manage complexity and ambiguity in your work and strategy.

There are plenty of tools, approaches and processes for the development and execution of strategy - and many arguments about which ones are the best. Surprisingly, all of them are good when applied in the appropriate context. In this workshop we will use approaches based on the Cynefin Framework (a Sensemaking framework) to understand the levels of certainty and ambiguity in systems and parts of systems. If you need to tackle questions such as which projects should use waterfall or Agile approaches, or you have a sense that one way is not the best way for everything, then this workshop will equip you with tools to surface and resolve the differing points of view.

In this workshop you will learn:

• An overview of the Cynefin framework
• A way to understand the levels of complexity and ambiguity in the sub-components of our work
• A complex facilitation technique to surface and resolve multiple points of view.

Learn about Kim Ballestrin here »

Liberating cultural evolution

with Alison Cameron

Culture is often highlighted as one of the key reasons while Agile or any kind of transformation fails.

On the upside - this means it is also a significant contributor to successful transformations.

Human beings are hardwired to adapt and evolve, the challenge is that many traditional ways of living and working suppress our evolutionary impulse and adaptive capacity.

While all organisations know they need to become more “Agile” many underestimate the development of Adaptive Capacity required to enable true agility.

In this workshop you will have the opportunity to:

• Experience a framework for cultural evolution which helps people to understand and practically work with culture and how to use it to build adaptive, Agile and flourishing organisations
• Learn how to use this framework to diagnose and navigate cultural evolution
• Come away with language, frameworks and narratives to enable understanding of and re-engagement with our evolutionary capacity
• Reflect on your own development and take away ideas and tools to amplify your ability to influence evolution
• Understand and learn how to practically apply ideas like “organisations as living systems”
• Develop greater insight in how to unleash personal agency, self-authorship, caring and purpose in yourself, your team and your organisation.

Learn about Alison Cameron here »

Better ways of working - the trifecta of time, energy and attention

with Wendy Cole

Have you ever felt that despite being organised, rested, reasonably in control, and knowing what you need to do, that you still have untouched goals and uncompleted tasks?

This activity-based workshop covers the trifecta of time, energy and attention management and will assist you to:

• Optimise focus and consistently create time for ‘deep work’
• Leverage insights from neuroscience, including the multitasking myth and the associated costs of distractions
• Stretch time with science-backed energy management hacks
• Utilise the Eat that Frog productivity strategy to overcome procrastination
• Leverage the One Thing strategy to ensure delivery of outcomes
• Purposefully close out your workday to reduce stress and benefit from a clearer psychological transition between work and home
• Clarify your values, align your work to your values to ensure high performance and personal fulfilment.

Learn about Wendy Cole here »

Improve your personal productivity

with Sandy Mamoli

Would you like a simple and satisfying way to manage your workflow more effectively? In this workshop, you will learn how to clearly identify your priorities and manage your time - so you can be sure you’re working on the most important and valuable tasks first. Personal Kanban is part of the Agile toolset, and is a great way to learn about the fundamental principles, language and philosophy of Agile.

This course introduces personal management skills that are valuable to anyone, wherever they are in an organisation - from HR and finance, to sales, communications and marketing, and even in tech.

The course includes:

• Understanding and managing workflow to minimise your work in progress
• Learning how to prioritise and manage your work
• Tips and tools for optimising your focus
• Your own Kanbanfor1 board so you can apply what you learn straight away.

Join us to develop the skills to live your most productive life!

Learn about Sandy Mamoli here »

Building ethical AI systems

with Dr Lachlan McCalman

This workshop will explore the key considerations for individuals and organisations that want to embed ethics into their AI.

The key considerations include:

• Quantifying Intent
• Modelling Impact
• Balancing Objectives
• Testing and iterating
• Responsibility and Governance.

Please note: This course does not require technical skills such as coding or statistical skills. It is designed for people involved in the development, procurement or oversight of AI systems such as managers, project leads, product managers, user experience designers and data stewards. The course will also be useful for data scientists and software engineers.

Learn about Lachlan McCalman here »

How to read and lead the room

with Ali Walker

Often we rely on our automatic responses to people and situations, but these have been shown to be unreliable. This workshop explores new models of human connection and leadership, based on Ali Walker's original research.

Leadership is no longer about the leader who can impress. It is about the leader who can connect. The workshop will build your leadership capacity through experiential group work and discussions.

Workshop participants will learn:

• To identify their connection style and the styles of others.
• The five stages of group dynamics, from disconnection to flow/high-performance.

This workshop is suitable for:

• Current and aspiring leaders wanting to gain strategies to build high-performance teams using empathy and connection.
• Team members wanting to learn how to be the best team player possible.
• Anyone interested in examining and improving their interpersonal skills and promoting positive connections.

Learn about Ali Walker here »