The Desert Knowledge CRC is proud to host a unique seminar and workshop featuring internationally-renowned author and thinker Margaret J Wheatley on how to lead and organise desert communities.
"No one discipline, institution, or specialisation can answer the questions that now confront us. We all must draw from many different perspectives to reweave the world," Margaret says.
In her co-authored groundbreaking 1996 book A Simpler Way she explores the question: Could we organise human endeavour differently if we understood how Life itself organises? For more information see:
http://www.margaretwheatley.com/biography.html
DKCRC research has found that certain rules govern the way deserts and all life in them, human included, operate and this has profound significance to the way we organise our communities, livelihoods and industries.
Margaret will deliver a seminar on leadership in desert communities, followed by an interactive workshop focusing on:
. How science is finding what indigenous peoples have known all along-the basic building blocks are relationships . What makes for a healthy community
. What kind of leadership works to mobilise a community . The core principles for working in a community.
The event is open to partners and associates of the DKCRC, and the public, but please book as we anticipate heavy demand and seats are limited.
Media are welcome to attend and cover the event.
Where: Crowne Plaza Grand Ballroom, Crowne Plaza, Barrett Drive, Alice Springs
When: Monday 3 November 2008, 11:00am start for seminar with the workshop running from 1:30pm to 5:00pm.
A light lunch will be provided.
Bookings: Renee Westbrook, 08 8959 6041 or
renee.westbrook@desertknowledgecrc.com.au
RSVP: By close of business, Friday 17 October 2008.
The workshop will be streamed live, from this page:
http://www.desertknowledgecrc.com.au/publications/conferencestreaming.html
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