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Organization Development Network INN VATING OD OD NETWORK 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE October 5 – 8, 2013 • Double. Tree by Hilton San Jose • San Jose, California Time for a New Story: Rethinking Organizations as Communities of Campfires David B Drake, Ph. D Center for Narrative Coaching & Leadership Social Systems • Learning • Networks • Organizations •

How does one lead change now?

Stories matter in organizations They fulfill three human desires: 1. Connect the past, present and future 2. Connect my story, our story, and their story © 2013 David B Drake, Ph. D Dr 2013 David © Dr Drake David Drake 3. Connect what is and what could be Organization Development Network OD NETWORK 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE • www. odnetwork. org

What people want from leaders and their stories 1. People want to believe. “I trust you and feel you trust me. ” © 2013 David B Drake, Ph. D Dr David Drake 2. People want to belong. “I’m a part of something that matters. ” 3. People want to behave. “I can make a meaningful contribution. ” Organization Development Network OD NETWORK 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE • www. odnetwork. org

Pivot points Organization Development Network More than ever, organisations need flexibility and speed to stay ahead in their markets. Those who are flourishing in these uncertain and complex times judiciously and creatively leverage their investments in development, align them with their strategy and mission, and use them to address real issues in real time. Those who do not do so will increasingly languish without an ecosystem to support them. OD NETWORK 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE • www. odnetwork. org

Three frameworks for change & development in organizations Psychology Systems Narrative Behavior is a function of character or personality Behavior is a function of role definition and relation Behavior is an expression of one’s identity in relationship with others © 2013 David B Drake, Ph. D Personality and character are Roles are defined by system formed by nature and nurture and individual interaction Identities are shaped by personal, contextual and collective narratives Actions are grounded in character Actions are grounded in systems rules and relations Actions are grounded in our working models for safety and rewards Change in behavior requires personality and character change Change in behavior requires redefining roles, rules, relations Change in behaviour requires a new story as a point of reference Change is difficult and takes a Change is challenging, but long time can be swift and effective Source for Psychology and Systems: Irving Bowrick Organization Development Network Change just IS; focus on long arcs of transition and pivots in the moment Source for Narrative: David Drake OD NETWORK 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE • www. odnetwork. org

What is narrative design? Integrating narrative leadership (mindset), narrative strategy (process) and narrative coaching (behavior) © 2013 David B Drake, Ph. D to empower people to develop themselves while addressing real organizational change objectives (DIYT: Do It Yourself Together). Organization Development Network OD NETWORK 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE • www. odnetwork. org

In narrative design, development is: • Organised to achieve a result not teach a topic © 2013 David B Drake, Ph. D • Supported across all three pillars at the same time • Focused on a few points of leverage Organization Development Network OD NETWORK 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE • www. odnetwork. org

Three pillars of narrative design Do people have sufficient insight, motivation and accountability to address this issue? Do people have sufficient knowledge, capability and accountability to perform well? Mindsets and self development Behaviours and skill enhancement person © 2013 David B Drake, Ph. D project process program Environments and system enrichment Organization Development Network Do people have sufficient opportunities, resources and rewards to be successful? OD NETWORK 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE • www. odnetwork. org

Three pillars of narrative design © 2013 David B Drake, Ph. D Dr David Drake Self Skills Systems Level Identity Capability Environment Focus Mindset Behaviour Process Driver Motivation Feedback Reward Support Development Learning Structure Leverage Insight Accountability Opportunity Measure Regulation Relationships Results Organization Development Network OD NETWORK 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE • www. odnetwork. org

OUTER WORLD The narrative design process Focus: What is Challenge: Who am I? Situation Focus: What works Challenge: What do I stand for? Sustain skills systems © 2013 David B Drake, Ph. D INNER WORLD self Search Focus: What if Challenge: What do I value? PAST Organization Development Network Shift Focus: What matters Challenge: What is being asked of me? FUTURE OD NETWORK 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE • www. odnetwork. org

Pivoting in desired direction My three pivots © 2013 David B Drake, Ph. D Dr David Drake 1. 2. 3. Organization Development Network OD NETWORK 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE • www. odnetwork. org

Where would you like to start a campfire? What would you like to talk about? Organization Development Network OD NETWORK 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE • www. odnetwork. org

Dr David Drake Executive Director Center for Narrative Coaching and Leadership Founder Narrative Design Labs Sydney | San Francisco [email] ddrake@narrativecoaching. com [skype] dr. daviddrake You can only go as far as your stories will take you. Organization Development Network OD NETWORK 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE • www. odnetwork. org

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