I have the pleasure of introducing otto scharmer, who is senior lecturer at mit and founding chair of the presencing institute, he also is well known as an author of what i can only describe as a major work theory u. Otto scharmer mit department of urban studies and planning. A field theory for leading from the emerging future fehler. A clear and concise program theory lays out a logical description of why the activities you provide will lead to the results or benefits you intend. The presencing institute is dedicated to developing these new social technologies by integrating science, consciousness, and profound social change. It focuses on the intertwined relationship between the evolution of capitalism, multi. In essence, theory u shows how to update the operating code in our societal systems through a shift in consciousness from egosystem to ecosystem awareness. What we pay attention to, and how we pay attention is the key to what we create. It focuses on the intertwined relationship between the evolution of.
Otto scharmers matrix for educational evolution and theory u. Program theory and logic models 1 wilder research, august 2009 wilder research. This is achieved by tapping into the blind spot, the source of our deepest creative instincts. Leading from the future as it emerges kindle edition by scharmer, otto, senge, peter. Contents foreword by peter senge vii acknowledgments xv introduction 1 part 1 bumping into our blind spot chapter 1 facing the fire 23 chapter 2 the journey to u 27. This revolutionary theory urges the leader to suspend superficiality, judgmental. Lab, the presencing institute, and through innovation projects with. Otto scharmer interviewed by peter zak 2009 create. Otto scharmer, author of theory u, second edition and coauthor of the newly released leading from the emerging future. Mar 22, 2018 otto scharmer details the latest theory u developments into a short handbook that focuses on three essential components.
Program theory and logic models evaluation resources from wilder research. Over ten issues ago theory u was published, and it was over 500 pages that contained numerous tables, graphs, and other insights. Lab, the presencing institute, and through innovation projects with organizations in business. It is a time that feels as if something profound is shifting and dying. He is also coauthored the books presence, with peter senge, joe jaworski and betty sue flowers, and leading from the emerging future, with katrin. A framework for seeing the blind spots of leadership and systems change. Sep 17, 2014 the theory u, codeveloped by otto scharmer, is represented as a u shape that moves from the lefthand side of the u to the righthand side of the u. Brian mcconnell on 1221 further integrating integral 12312019 first, and perhaps foremost, further integrating integral heralds the seachange of a revolution in mainstream science spawned by david sloan wilsons wellqualified work relating to group and multilevel selection and. This paper is rooted in the enlightening concepts of theory u leadership as propounded by otto scharmer 2009. The simplest way of locating theory u in the landscape of intellectual traditions is to identify it as applied phenome nologya mindful phenomenological practice for investigating the social field. Scharmers theory u makes emphasis on the art of presencing, the term combined from presence and sensing and meaning a heightened state of attention. Learning, leadership, innovation, transformational change 3. Today, there are major societal shifts underway, each of which creates major challenges for the leaders of today and tomorrow.
Excerpt from the upcoming book theory u, leading from the future as it. Scharmer then took the basic principles of this method and extended it into a theory of learning and management, which he calls theory u. Theory u encourages you to step into the emerging future. Financial collapse, climate change, resource depletion, and a growing gap between rich and poor are but a few of the signs. Theory u is one of the few books that can help individuals, organisation, institutions and complete societies to make a change towards a better world. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Then came theory z in 1981, a book on theory r in 1994, and i even postulated theory pi in 2005. Download a pdf of the images from theory u, 2nd edition. Otto scharmer is a senior lecturer at mit and is known for authoring the book, theory u. Jan, 2017 otto scharmer is a senior lecturer at mit and is known for authoring the book, theory u.
During his doctoral studies at wittenherdecke university, scharmer studied a similar method in classes taught by friedrich fritz glasl, whom he also interviewed. Many examples of how the u process can be used are presented in subsequent chapters. Society for organizational learning, 2007, xxiv, 533 pages. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. In part ii, scharmer develops his u process, forming the left part of the u with coinitiating, descending to cosensing, and bottoming out with copresencing. In simple terms, a program theory is the assumption that your programs design, activities, and execution will lead to the achievement of the outcomes you intend for your clients.
Scharmer then took the basic principles of this method and extended it into a theory of learning and management. I now understand why a professor of management in dk last year claimed this book the most important book of leadership in this decade. Gabriel abend northwestern university theory is one of the most important words in the lexicon of contemporary sociology. Leading from the future as it emergesthe social technology of presencing. From egosystem to ecosystem economies, is an action researcher who cocreates innovations in learning and leadership that he delivers through classes and programs at mit, mitx u. Otto scharmer is a senior lecturer at the mit sloan school of management and dusp he is founding chair of the presencing institute, and chairs the mit ideas program. At the end of this executive summary you will find more complete coverage of how theory u is being used by numerous stakeholders and corporate innovators. The theory u also called u methodology is a change management method targeting leadership as process of inner knowing and social innovation developed by otto scharmer and originally based on a process known as the u process or u procedure also called bath tub and u way developed by dr friedrich glasl and dirk lemson of the npi netherlands pedagogical institute in 1968. This book w e live in an era of intense conflict and massive institutional failures, a time of painful endings and of hopeful beginnings.
Ten years ago, when theory u was first published, otto scharmer invited us to see the world in new ways and, in so doing, discover a revolutionary approach to leadership that keeps inspiring innovators and communities of leaders from around the world. Bulld common intent stop and listen to others and to what life calls you to do 2. Our design and hosting team loves working with theory u as participants both see themselves within the modelmethod and discover a language and process that informs their. Leading profound innovation for a more sustainable. Otto scharmer invites us to see the world in new ways. More about the context and journey that gave rise to these pictures to come. Examples of these seven theory u leadership capacities can be found in a number of multistakeholder innovations and corporate applications. Scharmers book on the u process comes across as part theory, part manifesto for social change and part personal odyssey. Society for organizational learning, 2007, otto scharmer introduces readers to the theory and practice of the u process, based on a concept he calls presencing. Based on ten years of research and action learning and interviews with over 150 practitioners and thought leaders, theory u offers a rich diversity of compelling stories and examples and includes dozens of exercises and practices that allow leaders, and entire organizations, to shift awareness, connect with the best future possibility, and gain.
In that context, another important source of inspiration is the work of friedrich glasl, who, inspired by steiners work, developed a related. Now scharmer has created a concise guide to its key concepts and. An individual will have to open their mind to new ideas first and they must not be obstructed by thoughts and emotions. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading theory u. The u is completed by rising to cocreating and rising again to coevolving. Theory u images all the pictures you see here, and described in the new introduction of the theory u book to be released august 2016, were originally created in live social contexts as realtime containerbuilding and reflective devices, onto walls ranging from 8 to 30 feet, with dry erase or chalk markers.
Initially introduced to the public in 1963 as an equilibrium theory of insular zoogeography, the idea was expanded in 1967 into a book publication. Examples of these seven theory u leadership capacities can be found in a num ber of multistakeholder innovations and corporate applications. Otto scharmer details the latest theory u developments into a short handbook that focuses on three essential components. Leading profound innovation for a more sustainable world is an interactive and experiential class about leading profound innovation for pioneering a more sustainable economy and society. Our current reality is filled with powerful examples of both presencing and absencing. Clefs, scales, keys, intervals, chords, ear training and rhythm made easy through video tutorials and interactive exercises. Theory u 2016 describes how the socalled u process can be used to tackle those challenges collectively and implement the solutions quickly. Scharmer introduces readers to the theory and practice of the u process, based on a concept he.
Building upon two decades of action research at mit, theory u shows how individuals, teams, organizations and large systems can build the essential leadership capacities needed to address. Pdf file, or leave your email address to receive free printed. Using his experience working with some of the worlds most accomplished leaders and innovators, otto. Theory u 2016 describes how the socalled uprocess can be used to tackle those challenges collectively and implement the solutions quickly. He chairs the mit ideas program for crosssector innovation and is the authorcoauthor of several books.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. To a nonprofessional like myself, the completeness of the social theory of the u field seems. Addressing the blind spot of our time theory u, leading from. Theory u is a framework and social methodology that integrates systems thinking, leadership and organizational learning from the viewpoint of an evolving human consciousness. The equilibrium theory of island biogeography etib, proposed by macarthur and wilson, is a relatively recent development that has sparked a tremendous amount of scientific controversy. During his doctoral studies at wittenherdecke university, scharmer studied. In the leadership 2020 final residencies we work extensively with theory u as both a framework for the final weeks design and as a method for change leadership. The theory u, codeveloped by otto scharmer, is represented as a u shape that moves from the lefthand side of the u to the righthand side of the u. Theory u is a theoretical framework for the analysis of principles, practices and processes that differentiate among four types of emergence and antiemergence. Find materials for this course in the pages linked along the left.
Resources on theory u the federation of community social. Otto scharmer published by berrettkoehler publishers. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Claus otto scharmer born 1961 is a senior lecturer at the sloan school of management, massachusetts institute of technology mit, a thousand talents program professor at tsinghua university, beijing, and cofounder of the presencing institute. Otto scharmer theorie u pdf an executive summary of the new book by otto scharmer. An introduction to program theory social solutions.
Leading from the future as it emerges cambridge, ma. A world where we are aware of our place in the system and our own actions that help to form the system. The class is organized around personal reflection practices, relational practices, and societal practices. Scharmer then took the basic principles of this method and extended it into a theory of learning and management, which he. But at over 500 pages, that book was a bit daunting. All human service programs are designed to make a difference in the lives of people or to. Structure of our attention theory u a new science our field journey. Otto scharmer just released a condensed version of his original book called the essentials of theory u core principles and applications. Having completed my own reading of theory u by easter 08, i gladly lent it to my boss three floors above myself. Scharmer helps groups of diverse stakeholders from business, government and civil society to innovate at the level of the whole system. Apr 08, 2014 otto scharmer, steen hildebrandt, tina bue m. Theory u is a change management method and the title of a book by otto scharmer. Ottos book theory u and in the book presence, which otto coauthored.
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