by Naomi Ward, MSB’s Head of Learning
We value coaching as an opportunity to create extraordinary spaces where learning and unlearning become possible. We foreground a duty of care to each other, our organisations, our communities and our shared future. As we evolve our philosophy, these emergent thoughts guide us.
Here are some of our Mentors / Elders whose work shapes our being at MSB.
adrienne maree brown – we have adopted the principles of emergent strategy born from the wisdom of the natural world. Emergent strategy is a ‘strategy for building complex patterns and systems of change through relatively small interactions” and “an adaptive, relational way of being.”
Nancy Kline – it’s the environment that makes transformation possible. Begin with ease, and pay attention.
Nicholas Janni – invite the body, intuition, spirit, emotion – invoking the insight attributed to Einstein: “the intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.”
Claire Pedrick – keep it simple. Do the least possible work in service of fresh thinking and a step forward. Be human.
Improv – courage, not knowing, play, messiness, let go, keep moving, everything’s an offer.
Owen Eastwood – we share our stories; everything and everyone has a place. This is our time in the sun.
