Essays about: "Theory-U"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word Theory-U.

  1. 1. Participation and U; A Case-Based Testing of Theory-U’s Utility in Facilitating the Pivot towards Participatory Development Practice

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Thijn van Eldijk; [2021]
    Keywords : Development; India; Participatory Development; Project Design; Systems Thinking; Localization; Innovation; Sustainability; Complexity; Theory-U; Transition Theory; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis will contribute to the transition the development sector presently sees itself confronted with. This transition involves the pivoting from project-based development endeavors, whereby frameworks and targets defined in the Global North play a dominant role in defining the overall development trajectory. READ MORE

  3. 2. The role of self-awareness for sustainability practitioners

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

    Author : Alessandra Zaffiro; Daniela Tablado; Fenna van der Ploeg; Roxanne Le Failler; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainability; sustainability practitioners; complexity; systems thinking; participatory approaches; facilitation; inner worlds; self-awareness;

    Abstract : The complexity of the sustainability challenge calls for participatory processes to support the large-scale collaboration across sectors and disciplines that is needed. Besides tools and methodologies to design these processes, the inner world of sustainability practitioners facilitating them is a key element for their success. READ MORE

  4. 3. Planting Seeds for the Future: Sustainability, Theory U, and Youth

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

    Author : Sara Hoy; Christina Swarna Sarker; Eike Niclas Schmidt; [2018]
    Keywords : Theory U; youth; sustainability; systems thinking; personal development; youth leadership;

    Abstract : Youth will be dealing with the global sustainability challenge that our world is currently facing. They are considered to play a crucial role as future leaders in the transition towards a more sustainable society. These leaders need an inherent understanding of the sustainability challenge that they are confronted with. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Art of Leading Oneself : An understanding of ‘leading oneself’, illustrated by means of contemporary art.

    University essay from Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : Sascha Christian Plöbst; [2013]
    Keywords : leading oneself; self-leadership; leadership; Authentic Leadership; Theory U; Presencing; Sensemaking; Sensegiving; sich selbst führen; Selbst-Führung; Führung; Authentische Führung; Theory U; Presencing; Sinnstiftung; Sinngebung;

    Abstract : This thesis deals extensively with ‘the Art of Leading Oneself’. In the course of this paper, an understanding of the term ‘leading oneself’ is given. Furthermore a reflection upon the reasons why it is necessary in nowadays society and business world to lead oneself is provided. READ MORE

  6. 5. Being Human in the System: A journey into sustainability and local government in Perth, Western Australia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Jayne Bryant; [2012]
    Keywords : local government; sustainability; Perth; Theory U; leadership; Integrated Planning; Leverage Points; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In this thesis, sustainability is explored as it relates to local government in Perth, Western Australia. Firstly the conversation around the concept of sustainability is explored by looking at key policies, and governmental initiatives in the area, as well as the leaders and focus areas that have shaped the dialogue of sustainability in Perth. READ MORE