I run regular public Knowledge Cafés on various aspects of Conversational Leadership, and I also run them privately. If you are interested in my facilitating a Café for your organization, society, club, or network, read on.
Since 2014, I have dedicated myself to developing and spreading the concept of Conversational Leadership. A large part of this work has involved writing my blook on the subject, as well as using my blog, knowledge letter, quote of the day, and social media presence to share my ideas and connect with others.
In addition, I have hosted many public Knowledge Cafés and workshops focused on Conversational Leadership over the years, including both open and private events. If you are interested in me facilitating a private Knowledge Café for your organization, club, or network centered around an aspect of Conversational Leadership, please see the list below for potential themes.
These interactive Cafés can be held in-person or virtually over Zoom or MS Teams. Typically, I begin by introducing the theme, posing a question to spark discussion, and then dividing participants into small groups for multiple rounds of conversation, followed by a full group dialogue. However, I’m happy to adapt the format to suit your needs – even running it as a more traditional webinar. The goal is to make the experience as conversational and participatory as possible.
I’m happy to further discuss the benefits of Conversational Leadership and how it can help your organization. Feel free to reach out with any questions. I’m available to explain more in-depth how I can customize this approach to suit your needs.
Café: Introduction to Conversational Leadership What is Conversational Leadership and how do you practice it? - In this Café, I give a short introduction to the concept of Conversational Leadership. I explain it is about appreciating the transformative power of conversation, practicing leadership, and adopting a… Café: Introduction to the Knowledge Café How might you use the Knowledge Café in your organization or network? - In this Café, I give a short introduction to the Knowledge Café. I then initiate a conversation about the various ways in which it can be used. Theme: Introduction to… Café: Introduction to Communityship How should we define and practice communityship? - In this Café, I introduce Henry Mintzberg's concept of Communityship. I then initiate a conversation to explore the concept more deeply and how we might practice it. Theme: Communityship Format:… Café: Innovation Through Conversation Do you feel inspired to start your own Conversation Club? - In this Café, I look at what we can learn from the Coffeehouses of London, the Salons of Paris, and Benjamin Franklin's Junto Club and how we might better innovate… Café: Knowledge Delusion How do we overcome our polarization? - In this Café, I explore the fact that most of our knowledge is a delusion. We know far less than we think we do, yet we fight over our beliefs.… Café: We Are Not Enemies but Friends How do we stop seeing each other as enemies but as friends? - In this Café, I look at our increasing polarization. I then initiate a conversation on how we might stop seeing each other as enemies but as friends. Theme: We are… Café: How Do We Disagree Constructively? Disagreement is an inevitable part of life, mostly we do it poorly - In this Café, I talk about the challenge of disagreeing constructively. Disagreement is an inevitable part of life. Most of the time, we do it poorly. I then initiate a… Café: Importance of Showing Respect How do we show respect? - In this Café, I look at the difference between having and showing respect for someone. I then initiate a conversation about how to show respect. Theme: Showing Respect Format: Knowledge… Café: Our Guttenberg Moment Is this our Guttenberg Moment? - In this Café, I talk about the refinement of the printing press by Gutenberg in 1436 and how it had a massive impact on the world, such as the Scientific… Café: Rethinking Our Thinking How do we rethink our thinking? - In the complex, interconnected societies of the modern world, our old tribal ways of thinking no longer serve us well. We need to rethink our thinking. Theme: Rethinking our thinking… Café: Future of Knowledge Management What is the future of Knowledge Management? - In this Café, I look at Knowledge management (KM). The discipline has been a recognized concept since about 1995, focusing mainly on information and knowledge sharing. However, it potentially offers… Café: Four Levels of Knowledge Management What should be the focus of Knowledge Management? - In this Café, I look at the four levels of Knowledge management (KM), how it differs from Information Management, and its evolution. After my talk, I initiate a conversation about… The Gurteen Knowledge Letter is a free monthly newsletter with over 20,000 subscribers that I have been publishing by email for over 20 years.
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