{"id":55,"date":"2022-11-22T16:18:48","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T16:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/knowcando\/?p=55"},"modified":"2022-11-22T17:21:51","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T17:21:51","slug":"leading-collaborative-and-co-creating-processes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/knowcando\/2022\/11\/22\/leading-collaborative-and-co-creating-processes\/","title":{"rendered":"Leading collaborative and co-creating processes<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201dCollaboration – for what? I can do this better on my own\u2026\u201d I think WHAT to learn and the PURPOSE drives the HOW to learn. In the learning process there must be different ways of learning – the content need to be prepared or to seek on my own, sometimes I need to discuss with others. Reading a book for instance\u2026 I can read it and reflect, but understand the content in a deeper way, get different perspectives and listen to a various experiences require other people. In a bigger context, I think collaboration in a various of ways support most learning outcome we seek for. Even if it is, like in leadership development, a more personal end result or outcome of learning: eg. how to lead others, organize for professional learning, use communicative strategies, cope group processes, develop cooperation processes, to lead school improvement, how to make decisions, take responsibility and handle legal issues. All of these – put in a reality – is better developed when working, exploring, practicing, together with others – even if some parts of it, the learner needs todo some work alone, reflect, write, present, etc. Although – in a world that is getting more complicated and complex, true solutions, innovations and learning is found \u201din the bigger picture of our collective intelligence\u201d (The Art of Hosting, 2017).<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Art of Hosting explains the process in three phases that involve to explore, co-create and innovate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201d<\/strong>In entering into an inquiry or multi-stakeholder conversation we operate with three different phases in the process \u2013 divergence, emergence, and convergence. Each of these phases is different and it is important for a host to know where we are in the process \u2013 and what is needed in each phase. The three phases of divergence, emergence  and convergence <\/strong>are three different complementary ways of thinking and working. They can also be seen as the three phases of breathing: in-breath (lungs expanding\/diverging); pause; out-breath (lungs contracting\/converging). The \u201cbreath\u201d of divergence and convergence\u2014of breathing in and breathing out\u2014is at the heart of designing process. Every process goes through several such breathing cycles. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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The convergent phase <\/strong>is goal- oriented and focused, linear, structured and usually subject to time constraints. It is focused on getting results and may require quick decisions. Convergent thinking means evaluating alternatives, summarizing key points, sorting ideas into categories and arriving at general conclusions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the divergent phase<\/strong>, there is as yet no clear goal. This is a \u201cgoal-seeking\u201d phase where a clear, shared purpose gives the collective direction. A key driver in this phase is asking the right questions. If you close the divergent phase too soon, the level of newness or innovation will be less. Ideally a group will stay in inquiry in the divergent phase until a new shared and agreed solution or goal is seen by everyone. Divergent thinking typically generates alternatives, has free-for-all open discussion, gathers diverse points of view and unpacks the problem. The divergent phase is non-linear and needs \u201cchaos time.\u201d It is process-oriented and needs prolonged decision time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The emergent phase, <\/strong>between the divergent and convergent, is fondly known as the \u2018groan zone.\u2019 <\/strong>It is the phase where different ideas and needs are integrated. It may require us to stretch our own understanding to hold and include other points of view. We call it the groan zone because it may feel messy \u2014 an uncomfortable stretch \u2014 but it is also the phase where the new solution emerges\u201d<\/strong> (The Art of Hosting Workbook, 2017).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

All of this, in a co-creating process, also leave an individual harvest of learning and doing. To create such a learning opportunity described by AoH is much about mindset of both participant and facilitator – where the learning and doing is in focus. To sum up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIVERGENT THINKING<\/strong><\/td>CONVERGENT THINKING<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Generating<\/td>Evaluating alternatives<\/td><\/tr>
Free-for-all open discussion<\/td>Summarizing key points<\/td><\/tr>
Gathering diverse points of view<\/td>Sorting ideas into categories<\/td><\/tr>
Unpacking the logic of a problem<\/td>Arriving at general conclusions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Collaborative and co-creating ways of teaching and learning also makes the learning more engaged in participative activities, giving more time to student-student and student-teacher interactions. Principals for liberating structures are (https:\/\/www.liberatingstructures.com\/principles<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Include and Unleash Everyone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Practice Deep Respect for People and Local Solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Build Trust As You Go<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Learn by Failing Forward<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Practice Self-Discovery Within a Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Amplify Freedom AND Responsibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Emphasize Possibilities: Believe Before You See<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Invite Creative Destruction To Enable Innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Engage In Seriously-Playful Curiosity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Never Start Without Clear Purpose<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The 10 principles in action<\/strong>: <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In the link you will find more information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    https:\/\/static1.1.sqspcdn.com\/static\/f\/1272828\/26988242\/1461347577013\/Principles.pdf?token=5uE6EGn+3QbR2FEKqRxTZLVMznI=<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n