The U Process

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ONTOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE - BODY - SENSES

The U Process was developed by Otto Scharmer to provide a language for exploring different ways if being in the world. To transform your habitual ways of doing things you have to see them differently with an open mind and open heart. At a point of quiet, deep reflection where we become totally focused on being present and available to our intuition or inner voice. This process of presencing is the most difficult to explain and master because it takes us beyond human understanding. It requires you to let go of your existing mindset and have a different relationship with the world around you.

Joseph Jaworski talks about synchronicity as "sensing and actualising new realities prior to their emerging" and Otto Scharmer distinguished different depths of perceiving reality by reflecting on what is being observed externally and from inside ourselves. In this way we become at one with the world around us by sensing, presencing and realising.

See 'Presence of your own Soul' in Module Exercises

Think of presencing as 'pre-sensing' or bringing into the present a different way of being that represents your highest and most noble intention as a human being and is to be found deep inside yourself - not ot there. This is an intention you build for your self that takes the form of leadership for your own life - who you are yet to become.

The U Process is seen as movement through seven core capacities and the actions they realise. Each capacity is a gateway to the next. For example, the capacity to let go of existing world views is needed for you to see new possibilities. If you cannot see and feel the gain from a change you'll not find the will to actualise it. This might mean finding the rsources of character and leadership to make it happen. It then becomes your 'calling', something you feel you are destined to do.

Otto Scharmer talks about what lies behind the U Process

A WAY OF SEEING

Leaders, managers, legal systems, religious beliefs and ethical codes expect our compliance. It is often associated with a command and control mindset when we accede to the will or wisdom of others.
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Top-Down Change
WHAT'S EXPECTED OF ME
When you cooperate with others in teams or in communities you pursue common wants or goals. You are empowered to take collective action around shared values or a shared purpose
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Bottom-Up Change
WHAT I CAN DO WITH OTHERS
You know who you are and what you want to do, think and feel in order to change your 'way of being'. You focus on finding your authentic self and developing your talents, skills and knowledge.
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Inside-Out Change
WHAT I CAN DO FOR MYSELF
The world out there is not benign. Global events, environmental conditions, social situations and customer expectations, all have an impact that influences the direction and intensity of change.
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Outside-In Change
WHATTHE WORLD CAN DO

A WAY OF THINKING

All doing is knowing. Our problem is that much of that knowing is habitual and driven by our mood state. Being conscious of the needs that influence our basic emotions we can make our actions more purposeful and achievable. Morex

MIND CHANGE
Not accepting the facts of your situation can lead to feelings of resentment and anger The resulting sadness can lead to depression. Facing facts allows you to move on and find peace of mind
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FACE FACTS
Accept what you cannot control
Not accepting that life is unpredictable and uncertain can lead to worry and anxiety, the feeling that things could get out of control and breakdown. Life must be lived with attitude gratitude and a sense of wonder.
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EMBRACE UNCERTAINTY
Accept that life change is possible
Not accepting that things can be any different leads to feelings of resignation and we become victims of our own negative thoughts. Finding a reason for being gives us a purpose and a desire to fulfil it.
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EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES
Accept that change is possible
Not accepting that change involves learning can lead to feelings of frustration as changing a habits takes effort. Moving from unconscious to conscious awareness takes curiosity and commitment.
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SEEK GROWTH
Accept change as learning

A WAY OF BEING

To change ourselves at a deeper and more sustainable level we must embed a new 'way of being' in the world. This invoolves a new mindset where we can see, feel and act with conscious appreciation of our humanity. Morex

ONTOLOGICAL
CHANGE
GENERATE RELATIONSHIPS
Lifelong learning will bring enlightenment, meaning and peace to your life. More . .
KNOW YOUR BODY
In different postures you will experience different worlds. More . .
LIVE IN LANGUAGE
You cannot not communicate, be it in body, word or mood. More . .
MANAGE MOODS
Moods and feelings determine how effective you will be. More . .

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The U Process

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A WAY OF SEEING

A WAY OF THINKING

A WAY OF BEING