Systemic Leadership and Communication Practice
The pragmatics of systemic communication and leadership theory
January 23-24, 2017, 9:30-16:30
Elm Grove Conference Centre, Oak Suite, Roehampton Lane, Roehampton, London, SW15 5PH
A workshop for managers, leaders and consultants who are interested to apply post modern thinking in relation to their leadership, consultancy and organisational development work.
Most managers would agree that the complexity of their leadership challenge exceeds the simplicity of contemporary leadership theories, which offer little instructive significance to decision making. Inspired by post modern theory we take the view that leaders’ decision making can be informed by their positioning within a system, which is shaped by the leader herself and by processes of communication and coordination in the organisation.
Drawing on post modern communication theory, systemic practice and case vignettes, Christine Oliver and Martin Miksits offer concepts that embrace the complexity experienced in real leadership challenges, that make it possible for leaders to make sense of and orientate to the uniqueness of their situation, and invite ways of expanding choices for leaders to act in relation to challenges.
In this two day workshop participants will
- appreciate communication as the ‘stuff’ that creates leadership, coordination and performance in organisations
- understand post modern communication theory as foundational to systemic leadership approaches and the possibilities it adds over conventional communication and leadership theories
- reflect and learn from their own practice and experience of leadership practice, for instance in relation to strategy, performance management, organisational learning and change, applying postmodern and systemic concepts
- develop specific reflections and actions for their leadership situations in relation to relevant practice contexts
To facilitate dialogue and learning the number of participants is limited to 16.
Theoretical foundations
- Systemic and social constructionist theory of communication (CMM)
- Dialogic organisational development approaches
- Critical management theory
- Research into systemic reflexivity and organisational emergence
Programme
Day1
- Developments in communication theory – the bridge from modern to post-modern
- Leadership as a practice of shaping contexts and morality in communication
- Discussion of cases and implications for leadership practice
Day2
- Systemic approaches to real leadership situations
- Applying systemic perspectives to the wider organisation
- Participant related case work and reflections
Facilitators
Dr. Christine Oliver and Dr. Martin Miksits
Time and Venue
Elm Grove Conference Centre, Oak Suite, Roehampton Lane, Roehampton,
London, SW15 5PH, January 23-24, 2017, 9:30am – 4:30pm
The Elm Grove Conference Centre is situated at the main campus of the University of Roehampton, just a five minute bus ride from Barnes mainline station and minutes from the A3. There are also regular bus services from Putney, Wimbledon and Hammersmith which all have underground stations direct to central London. This location is within easy reach of Heathrow airport and has a number of car parking spaces available on site.
Location Map – Elm Grove Conference Centre, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PH
Directions
Train
Please note that Elm Grove is a 15 minute walk from Barnes train
station or if you prefer :
- Take a bus by exiting the station crossing over the bridge
towards Roehampton the 72 or 265 bus stops are on the left
of the road. - Alight at Roehampton University Main Entrance bus stop;
walk up towards the traffic lights, cross over the road. The
main gate is straight in front of you. - Enter through the gate and Elm Grove is in front of you and
slightly to the left.
Alternatively, taxis are available at Barnes rail station situated in the station car park.
Nearest London Underground stations
Hammersmith (District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City lines)
- Then take 72 bus towards Roehampton
Putney Bridge (District line towards Wimbledon)
- Then take the 265 bus towards Tolworth
Taxi services are available at these stations.
Travelling by car
Please contact us about parking, as there is limited availability on site.
Cost and Registration
The cost for the two day workshop is £500, for applications and payments received prior to October 31, 2016 a reduced early bird fee of £380 applies. This also includes coffee, tea, pastries and a gourmet sandwich lunch served with crisps and fresh fruit.
We are happy to advise on nearby accomodation for participants who are interested.
To register please complete the application form and send it to registration@systemicdevelopment.eu or fax it to +43 1 2020632-99.