John Hovell is a practitioner, speaker, and author in OD/KM strategies. John is a good friend; we are working closely to develop . LinkedinJohn HovellTwitter@klowey22YouTubeJohn HovellGoogleJohn Hovell Twitter Tweets by John Hovell Posts: John HovellC-group Develop your interpersonal and conversational skillsThree Questions for Meaningful Conversations Clarify focus, approach, and community-building in discussionsBooks: John HovellC-group Develop … Continue reading John Hovell Practitioner, speaker, and author in OD/KM strategies
In this book, Creating Conversational Leadership, John Hovell makes the case that our global society needs the new fields of Knowledge Management/Knowledge Services, Organization Development, Diversity & Inclusion, and Conversational Leadership. These are remarkable tools, management methodologies, and personally rewarding techniques for working professionals, managers, and all levels of leadership. These new fields described in … Continue reading Creating Conversational Leadership by John Hovell
In this episode of the In Conversation Podcast, David and John come together in an unscripted and serendipitous conversation that becomes a live exploration of Conversational Leadership in action. With no script or rehearsed plan, the dialogue begins with a simple question from John to David: “Where is your excitement or learning edge for Conversational … Continue reading In Conversation: Episode 1: What’s Exciting for You in Conversational Leadership Right Now? Thursday 24 April 2025
In this episode of the In Conversation Podcast, David and John explore the evolving boundaries of Conversational Leadership, diving into whether conversation itself can be considered a form of action. They reflect on how the value of a conversation—not just its outcome—may be more important than whether it produces immediate, visible results. David shares his … Continue reading In Conversation: Episode 2: Is Conversation Action? Thursday 1 May 2025
In this episode of the In Conversation Podcast, David Gurteen and John Hovell dive deep into the concept of “use of self,” a foundational idea from Gestalt psychotherapy that has influenced organizational development (OD). They explore how the self—understood as a conscious, embodied, emotional, and cognitive instrument—can be intentionally applied in professional and conversational settings. … Continue reading In Conversation: Episode 3: What Is Use of Self? Thursday 8 May 2025
John Hovell, and I (David Gurteen) share a deep interest in the power of conversation, particularly through an approach we’ve been co-developing over the years—. Most Thursdays, we meet for a casual chat at 9:15 AM Washington DC time (2:15 PM London time) to explore different facets of this idea. Starting April 24, we’ll be … Continue reading In Conversation Podcast David Gurteen and John Hovell “In Conversation”
Conversational Leadership Mindset The Impact of Cognitive Biases in Conversation Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Conversations shape how we connect, collaborate, and solve problems. Groups often struggle to focus on the right issues, approach discussions constructively, … Continue reading Three Questions for Meaningful Conversations Clarify focus, approach, and community-building in discussions
Brown-bag Lunches ** Bridging Divides ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Purpose The C-group is an innovative, experiential, and transformative learning methodology that enables a small group of people to practice and develop their interpersonal and … Continue reading C-group Develop your interpersonal and conversational skills
