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Why should I care about the U Process?

In short, the U Process is a change theory that suggests the best way for problem solving is to: (1) slow down and let go of your old thinking; (2) deepen your understanding of the problems by listening and learning; (3) let new ideas emerge from a quietness of your new understanding; (4) and then jump into action with solutions.

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As I pause and reflect on my work lately, I realize that my engine has been so revved up by all the work I have to do that I'm not taking the time to deepen my understanding of the issues I'm working on. In addition to creating shallow thinking, purchase Bromazepam online no prescription, Bromazepam over the counter, I believe this hectic, get ‘er done attitude is partly to blame for the low energy in my batteries, where can i find Bromazepam online. Bromazepam in india, If you feel like I have lately, I highly recommend you dig into U Process. Check out Joe's 4-part series (I've posted the links below) and find other resources describing it on the web. Then spend some time really digging into the problems you face through this new lens, order Bromazepam online overnight delivery no prescription, Bromazepam trusted pharmacy reviews, and let the new ideas emerge.

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The U Process on ReImagine Rural

Part 1 -- Introduction to the U Process: a theory of change

Part 2 -- U Process: Those pesky Mental Models

Part 3 -- U Process: Levels of Listening

Part 4 -- U Process: The Big Ah-ha!

Part 5 -- U Process: Enacting Change

Other posts about U Process on Reimagine Rural

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December 1st, 2008

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You've just found the bottom of the U. The example I used happens (usually) by accident, Stilny paypal, Stilny in usa, but the theory of the U is based on finding that "Ah-ha" on purpose. That doesn't mean it works on call, order Stilny online c.o.d, Buying Stilny online over the counter, like a schedule or anything. It just means that if you can hone your skills at practicing 'presence, order Stilny online overnight delivery no prescription, Delivered overnight Stilny, ' you have a much better shot at finding a truly innovative and trans formative solution.

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November 13th, 2008

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In a couple of previous posts, I began to outline a social change technology called "U Process." I gave a quick overview of the three movements of the U (deep learning dive, Ponstel to buy online, Where can i buy cheapest Ponstel online, inner knowing, and swift action), delivered overnight Ponstel, Buy generic Ponstel, and I shared a bit about mental models and the role they play as blinders to new ideas.

If learning to recognize your own mental models and setting them aside is the first step down the left side of the U, Ponstel discount, Ponstel in us, then learning how to listen deeply is the second.

Levels of Listening

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Inspired by the economic and social conditions in Haiti, Shayne Frayne developed a "miniature" wind generator based on a revolutionary "turbine-less" design. Although difficult for most of us to imagine, Frayne does a nice job of explaining his Windbelt technology in the video below:

Small Wind & Mental Models

In a post yesterday, Joe described how our "mental models" can blind us from recognizing new ideas and opportunities. Frayne obviously overcame that problem in developing the vision for his wind generator.

In a similar fashion, leaders in Miner County, South Dakota developed a vision for how wind energy could help transform their struggling economy. Beginning in 2001, the community set out to accomplish that vision by:

supporting a wind energy start-up company (a second company followed in 2006);

putting up four small 108 kW turbines in the county;

developing the tools and capacity necessary to create new green jobs.

With over 200 new green jobs created since 2001 in the county of 2,800, that vision is paying dividends.

So, buy Cotrimoxazole from mexico, Cotrimoxazole tablets, why didn't more communities recognize this opportunity? Part of the answer can undoubtedly be attributed to the mental models created by cheap energy and decades of decline in rural communities.

Today, many communities see the opportunity and are rushing to see if they can become a home to a wind turbine farm or a wind energy business. With growing job and financial opportunities, real brand Cotrimoxazole online, Cotrimoxazole in australia, it's a great opportunity to pursue.

At the same time, I hope those of us in rural communities pause long enough to examine the mental models that cause us to covet this kind of development. Perhaps our rush to get into the wind energy game has blinded us to other opportunities like those of the WindBelt, sale Cotrimoxazole. Online buying Cotrimoxazole hcl, And we can't afford to miss any opportunities just because we're in too big of a hurry to pause and think.

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October 27th, 2008

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