The concept of ‘The Source’ represents an innovative new way of exploring management theory and practice. The Source is the founder of an organization, project, community group or team – a crucial but often-overlooked role. As the person whose energy and ideas brought things into being, the Source has a distinctively different function from other people. Recognition of this special role has a major impact on the success of the system and the relationships between the Source and team members. By understanding and following the principles that underpin the role of the Source it’s possible to unravel the origins of unproductive dynamics, then identify leverage points for making quick and simple corrections that restore healthy flow and high energy to teams, enterprises and organizations.
In this workshop, Peter Koenig shares his insights from 17 years of research into the role of the Source and the dynamics of the founding energy. Through a series of exploratory conversations, we share in a careful way real-life experiences to help projects, groups and organizations thrive and resolve relational and operational difficulties in sustainable way.
In the 7 hour workshop on the role of The Source, we consider
- The characteristics which clearly enable everyone to identify who the present Source of an entity (enterprise, organization or project) is
- The activities, responsibilities and privileges which belong to this role, and those which don’t.
- The relationship dynamics between Source-persons and their nextin-line. Applying this understanding throughout the organization. How to change the dynamics without necessarily altering the organizational structure?
- How to remain in touch with one’s own ‘Source energy’ while everything else is going on.
- Which decisions are best made by the Source-person and when, and which are not.
- The art of collaboration between Source-persons.
- The distinction between ‘Source’ and ‘Leadership’ roles.
- The factors related to Source-persons which are crucial for succession processes.
How we work
We work with the practices of dialogue and enquiry, as we respond to a series of provocative inputs from Peter. The group is invited to explore and share their reactions, and their personal experience of being involved in founding projects, organizations and community groups. There will be conversations in pairs, small groups and as a whole group, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and explore Peter’s research of working with other founders. All the conversations and dialogues are confidential and conducted with the necessary care and integrity.
Who is this workshop designed for?
- Founders of enterprises, strategic work projects and community groups,
- Leaders of organizations, governments and community groups
- Anyone who wants to understand organizational dynamics
- People in senior positions in organizations who are experiencing difficulties in relational and operational flow
- Initiators of and investors in start-up operations
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