Special Events
In addition to
the pre- and post-conference skill building workshops, you may choose from
a number of optional activities to round out your conference experience. Check
this page frequently for details about additional special events.
Story
Waves: Surfing Memory, Imagination, and Meaning
Monday, November 5, 2007—6:30-9:30pm
$55 pre-registration; $70 same-day registration
A relaxing evening of stories, laughter, and refreshment at Seattle University
On
Monday evening, alumni and members of Seattle University's Organization Systems
Renewal program will create a playful environment at beautiful Seattle University,
where Pegasus Conference participants can unwind and further explore the power
of relationship. Beginning with a solo performance by acclaimed Seattle actor
and improvisationalist Matt Smith, the
evening will provide an opportunity to engage in improvisational storytelling
and informal conversation. There will be plenty of time to mingle and munch.
Transportation
will be provided for the short ride from the Westin Seattle to Story Waves
and back. Register
for Story Waves...
SoL
Members' 10th Anniversary Meeting
Wednesday, November 7, 2007—1:30 to 5:00, Westin Seattle; $95
(optional reception follows, separately priced at $50)
In
response to requests to hold SoL meetings outside of New England, SoL will
hold its first members’ meeting in Seattle immediately following the
Annual Pegasus Conference. Café conversations will be preceded by a
brief review of SoL’s accomplishments and learnings over the past 10
years. In addition, a panel will highlight the range of work going on within
SoL including representatives of SoL’s member organizations, Jay Bragdon,
author of Profit for Life, and Peter Senge. Registration for the
afternoon meeting is $95 including lunch ($125 after September 1st); an optional
reception will follow with a separate registration charge of $50. Register
for SoL's 10th Anniversary Meeting. For more information contact
Tatiana Lewis at 617-300-9528.
Lunchtime Presentations and Conversations
On Tuesday, November 6, a range of topics will be presented for informal conversation and exploration over a boxed lunch. For example, filmmaker Dan Kowalski will screen his inspirational video, Deep Presence—Meditations On a Wild Coast, and facilitate a discussion about how our connection with the natural environment has shaped our human relationships and life choices.
Hal Williamson and Sharon Eakes, authors of Liberating Greatness, the Whole Brain Guide to an Extraordinary Life, will share some amazing recent discoveries in neuroscience. Neurogenesis and self-directed neuroplasticity are ground breaking concepts which expand our understanding of the brain as a system with remarkable capabilities. They will facilitate a conversation about how to harness the power of this system.
Over the last few years several large scale, multistakeholder social change efforts using the U-Process have been launched. One of them was concerned with lowering child malnutrition in part of India and was named Bhavishya (meaning future in Sanskrit). Using this project as a case example, Joe McCarron and LeAnne Grillo of Generon Reos will explore the various phases involved in a “Change Lab,” issues of scale and scope, and discuss challenges, learnings, and successes. Bring your questions!
Teresa Woodland, a Beijing-based leadership development consultant, will lead a conversation about how we can help busy executives and leadership teams develop the ability to fluently integrate systems perspectives into their work. Teresa will draw on stories from her work with a large American company in China.
Members of the University of Wisconsin Extension Service team will host a conversation for others interested in seeing the development of an organizational learning/systems thinking community of practice in Wisconsin, especially among folks who work with nonprofits, local governments, and schools.
Check back to see what other topics will be featured, or suggest one of your own!