I am hobnoured to have facilitated a panel discussion at the Auckland University of Technology this morning as part of #techweek2023. The session was on Diversity and Environmental Awareness. A great panel line-up with students and industry exploring student expectations of future employers, bias in the recruitment process, and aspirations for the future. Takeaways included … Continue reading A Panel on Diversity and Climate Awareness
The Gift of Presence in Groups: An Unfolding Story of Transformative Learning
Full Text PDF 324kb A chapter by Dale Hunter and Stephen J. Thorpe published in Wright, D., & Hill, S.B. (Eds.), Social Ecology and Education: Transforming Worldviews and Practices (pp. 89-100). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003033462 Abstract In this chapter, The Gift of Presence in Groups, we describe our journey of discovery into the transformative nature of presence … Continue reading The Gift of Presence in Groups: An Unfolding Story of Transformative Learning
The Zen of Groups – Spanish translation
FREE DOWNLOAD Management Zen is a Spanish translation of our first book, The Zen of Groups - A handbook for people meeting with purpose ( 1992). Management Zen was originally published in Argentina and has been out of print for a number of years. Spanish speakers may enjoy reading this version. Do download and use.The … Continue reading The Zen of Groups – Spanish translation
Co-operacy. A New Way of Being at Work.
Co-operacy. A New Way Of Being at work ( 1997 ) by Dale Hunter, Anne Bailey and Bill Taylor.This classic book as now been digitised and is available as a free download. 30 years ago the founders of Zenergy heralded that cooperation was fundamental to all human endeavours, and in fact was also fundamental for … Continue reading Co-operacy. A New Way of Being at Work.
Facilitating Peer Support Groups and Peer Development Groups
To effectively facilitate peer support and development groups requires a combination of intentionality, structure, purpose and a supportive culture. Peer support and development support groups work best when they are relatively small and contain six or less people in size. A small group of people that you consider are your peers can come together around … Continue reading Facilitating Peer Support Groups and Peer Development Groups
Parental Transformation following Master Class
One of the comments that has been made of the Zenergy programmes is that they can have quite a profound and lasting change in the lives of people and in who they are. I had such an experience myself following this year’s Masterclass held in Raglan (Whāingaroa), New Zealand. This Zenergy master class has been … Continue reading Parental Transformation following Master Class
Regenerative Community Projects in 2020
Tena koutou katoa. It feels like 2020 has been a watershed year for us here in NZ. We made a conscious decision to focus on business to business work this year, with the intention of bringing Zenergy and regenerative practices to a wider audience. Here are some examples of what transpired.
Online Meeting Burnouts
Participant meeting burnout during online meetings.
Connection & Community in a time of Isolation
Written by Kelly Townsend. Earlier this week, I attended the wake and funeral of my father’s best man, a man who, along with his wife, was a stalwart of Northland rugby, a real community and family man, a talented planner who brought people together and got stuff done. A good Kiwi bloke. As an aside, … Continue reading Connection & Community in a time of Isolation
Team Facilitation Skills a core in New Zealand’s first Master of IT Project Management
10 students graduated on 11 December in New Zealand’s first Master of IT Project Management, a programme developed and led by the programme’s leader Dr Stephen Thorpe, from the School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences. Blog post by Stephen Thorpe.