InterChange Principles

I am proud and lucky to count Toke Moeller as a friend, colleague and teacher. The other day, as I was checking his site for some information for some upcoming Art of Hosting trainings we are doing, I stumbled over his page of principles and assumptions for his work. They are worth reprinting here

Some of our assumptions

• Organisations have more to do with living organic systems than machines
• Learning is a core competence in the network society
• Learning, change and transformation involve a degree of chaos
• The world is too complex to be led by individuals
• Sustainable solutions emerge through conversation and collaborative endeavour
• Conversation and dialogue opens the collective intelligence, wisdom and action
• Diversity is a gift – not a problem!
• New insights and understanding are at the heart of reflective living and wise acting

Some of our design principles

• What is meaningful must always be at the center
• The combination of good theory, methods and bold practice creates learning
• Engaging many of our intelligences brings about learning of a higher quality
• Going from participation to contribution enhances learning
• Plan for emergence
• Conscious choice is a precondition for learning
• Clear context and purpose brings clarity and focus
• “Less is more!”

Toke is a remarkable host. Seeing these principles in practice is a treat.