Another Look at the Model LO24949

From: Bill Braun (medprac@hlthsys.com)
Date: 06/22/00


Replying to LO24942 --

>Assumption: the LO list is, in part, its own subject matter. That is, we
>should be applying the tools and practices of a learning
>organization/community of practice to our continuing conversation.
>
>Observation: as with John, we seem unable/reluctant to do so.
>
>Hypothesis #1: there is something about our exchange/conversation here
>which keeps us from utilizing the methods we are only too ready to apply
>elsewhere, as consultants and practitioners.
>Question: what is it?

I think it's hard to do. Furthering one's view rather than seeking
another's view is what we are used to. It's a habit. It's similar to our
natural inclination to reductionistic thinking.

Reflection that precedes speaking, which I'll offer as a possible
antidote, is itself hard to do.

In this regard, I know I have some heavy lifting to do.

Has anyone discovered some useful techniques (such as scratching the side
of one's nose prior to speaking to remind oneself to ask questions!) that
encourage them to reflect first, act second?

>Hypothesis #2: the answer to the above query is transferable to our other
>settings.

I think we've been round this block before but the delays in the feedback
loops are enormous here (on the list) and they seem to increase the degree
of difficulty for continuity of idea exchanges (purposely dodging the
dialogue/discussion pair for a moment). This makes list conversation
substantively different than face-to-face.

Anyone with experience on other lists that might be fertile grounds for
imitation here?

>John or Rick: if you'd like to separate my reply so that this second item
>becomes a new thread, please give it a name and do so.
>
>For me, our communal ability and willingness to respond to these
>suggestions will be an interesting test of our resolve to renew the
>quality of discourse here.

It's a structure that forces us in part to practice what we advocate.

Bill Braun

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