Comment: Larry states that the role of writing is to propel the conversation forward. He emphasizes that writing cannot serve this purpose if it remains unpublished or hidden away in a desk drawer. The writer's responsibility is to actively contribute to the discourse and help advance the collective understanding within their community.The function of your writing is to move a conversation forward.
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Source: The Craft of Writing Effectively | Larry McEnerney
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Conversational Leadership Workshop
In-person, 7–11 September 2026
Warbrook House, Hampshire, UK
In-person, 7–11 September 2026
Warbrook House, Hampshire, UK
We are living and working in conditions of uncertainty, complexity, and rapid change. This week-long workshop with David Gurteen and John Hovell offers a space to practise Conversational Leadership as a shared, lived experience.
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