We are thrilled to share with you that the Future Search Network is offering NCDDers a discount on their upcoming workshops led by fellow NCDD member Sandra Janoff and Marvin Weisbord. This announcement was shared with us via the Main NCDD Discussion listserv [learn how to join this list if you aren’t already by clicking here] and make sure you register for the workshops ASAP to enjoy this great offer! You can read the announcement below or find the original on FSN site here.
Sign Up for Future Search Workshops in Philadelphia
Future Search Network is offering 2 workshops in Philadelphia, December 11-13 and 14-15. Participants are coming from Australia, UK and across the US to learn how to use Future Search for planning and innovating in their Community, Business or Congregation.
Sign up with a Special Tuition Discount for Members of NCDD – 5% off the early registration fee. Save as much as $800! Let us know if you need more help with tuition. Contact Sally at fsn@futuresearch.net.
Future Search is among the best-established and most effective methods for enabling people to make and implement ambitious plans. At the Managing a Future Search workshop, you willlearn how to get the “whole system in the room,” help people find common ground, and create long-lasting follow-up. At Lead More, Control Less workshop, you will learn how to focus on structure, not behavior, to allow people to grow, share ideas, take responsibility and manage themselves.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA
DECEMBER 11- 13, and 14-15, 2017
with Sandra Janoff – co-founder, with Marvin Weisbord, of Future Search Network, and recipient of the Organization Development Network 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award!
“There is a high return on this investment in human capital. It takes a lot of energy to plan but it’s worth it because of the new relationships you build, the energy unleashed, the new perspectives people get on key issues.” – Brian Roberts, United Methodist Church, NJ
Managing a Future Search – A Leadership Workshop
December 11-13, 2017 – Philadelphia, PA, USA
MFS Workshop Details mail and e-mail registration form
This workshop is for leaders and facilitators who want to learn how applying Future Search principles and methodology enables an organization to transform its capability for action. Four key principles underlie the Future Search design:
- Getting the “whole system” in the room.
- Exploring the same global context (“whole elephant”) as a backdrop for local action.
- Focusing on the future and common ground rather than conflicts and problems.
- Inviting self-management and personal responsibility for action during and after the conference.
This highly successful strategic planning method is used around the world and in every sector to:
- Create a shared vision and practical action plans among diverse parties.
- Devise a plan and gain commitment to implement a vision or strategy that already exists.
- Initiate rapid action on complex issues where no coordinating structure or shared vision exist.
Lead More, Control Less – A Master Class in Leadership
December 14-15, 2017 – Philadelphia, PA, USA
Lead More Workshop Details mail and e-mail registration form
“Self control is the best control.” Marvin Weisbord and Sandra Janoff
In this workshop, based on the new book by Sandra Janoff and Marvin Weisbord, “Lead More, Control Less: 8 Advanced Leadership skills that Overturn Convention”, you will learn a philosophy, principles and actions that produce superior results while reducing your need to control. These skills will support the way you work with diverse groups and complex problems.
Speed and complexity are impacting leaders everywhere! There are insights and skills that you can learn that overturn conventional responses and let you experience more self-control in leading in today’s world.
In her work around the world, Sandra discovered that she could get better results by creating an unconventional approach to leadership – focusing on structure rather than behavior and letting people take responsibility and manage themselves. This leads to higher motivation, greater creativity and productivity. These lessons are brought together with real world experiences to create a unique and memorable seminar.
You can read more about the workshops on Future Search Network’s site at www.futuresearch.net/method/workshops/.
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We also want to share a big thank you to our very first sponsoring member, the Jefferson Center for New Democratic Processes!
“Over the years I have reaped far more in benefits from NCDD than the tiny dues might warrant. NCDD has opened my eyes to new, powerful tools and wide-ranging perspectives that enrich my organizational work and make me a better facilitator. I’ve also gained some wonderful colleagues through NCDD. It was time to give back to an organization that has given me a great deal!”
“I was ‘there at the beginning’, and I think that what you all are doing is so very important for our polarized, fractured world.”