Introduces the framework, process and core principles for Theory U by Otto Scharmer. If you have been following Scharmer and Peter Senge's recent work, this is an accessible intro to activating change management.

1. Theory U
An introduction
By Erica Liang
Aug 11, 2007
8th Pinnacle Train-the-trainer IV Singapore
Based on concepts and writings by Otto Scharmer
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2. What is it?
Learning, Leadership, Innovation,
Transformational Change

3. True change can
only take place with
the transformation
of the human heart.

4. Dive deep.

5. Why is theory U important?

6. 21st century chaos and complexity.

7. The reactive mindset that
has governed the last two
centuries is ill-equipped to
eradicate systemic root
cause for transformational
change .

8. Problems can’t be
solved by the same
level of consciousness
that created them.
Albert Einstein

9. “The success of an
intervention depends
on the interior
condition of the
intervenor.”
Bill O’Brien
Ex-CEO, Hanover Insurance

11. Core principles
For individuals and organisations

12. Feel like stepping on the accelerator?

13. 1. Fight the cult of speed.

14. Those who win are the ones who slow down time.
Werner Erhard
successful entrepreneur turned pro race car driver

15. 2. Embrace other POVs, opening
heart and mind.

16. Been here?

17. What about here?

19. 3. Practice Presencing
= Presence + Sensing
(heightened attention allowing (see deeply and collectively allowing
groups and individuals to shift inner future possibilities to emerge)
place from which they function)

20. Eye of the storm is calm. Yet formation of an eye is
almost always an indicator of increasing strength.

22. One movement, five processes

24. Invite people into your kitchen to bake the cake
together. Suspend judgment.

25. Strip down so new possibility can emerge

26. Experiment. Integrate. Improvise.

27. Listen and perform beyond the self.

28. Core competencies

30. In a nutshell, anything above
U is superficial.

32. In summary.

33. Was U
Control Improvise
Talk Connect
Learn from the past Learn from the future
IQ IQ+EQ+SQ
Reflect Act

34. Action U
End of Analysis Paralysis.