2021 virtual conference

Pivoting to the Future: Opportunity, Complexity, and Working Together.

Welcome!

This webpage serves as your one-stop-shop for everything related to our 2021 Virtual Conference: “Pivoting to the Future: Opportunity, Complexity, and Working Together” held on September 23, 2021.

The video at the top of this page contains the event livestream. The sections that follow below provide all of the information related to the conference: pre-watch videos, slide decks, small group conversation results, and frameworks for ideas like looping and shared work. The last section includes some resources and inspirations referenced during the conference, including a conference playlist.

If you have questions about this event or about the materials below, please contact the Minnesota Department of Health by visiting www.health.state.mn.us/chc and clicking on “contact us.”

Purpose + Outcomes:

Learn how to care for and pace ourselves during this time of recovery;
Understand why Shared Work is important for taking next steps together on issues and challenges we care about in our organizations, communities, and systems;
Acquire tools for thinking about the future; and
Gain knowledge about how to navigate the changes ahead.

This livestream video encompasses all presentations minus any breakout sessions. To view the presentation slides in more detail, please continue to scroll down this page.

DOWNLOAD: PIVOTING TO THE FUTURE (THE OUTSIDE) - SLIDE DECK

DOWNLOAD: PACING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH WORKERS (NED ROUSMANIERE) - SLIDE DECK

CHECK-IN RESULTS: As we pivot to the future, how much do you know about pacing yourself?

DOWNLOAD: GROUPMAP RESULTS - PIVOTING TO THE FUTUREConvo 1: What is possible now, that wasn't possible before, that we need to rise to?Convo 2: What has become obsolete that we are willing to let go of?Convo 3: What obstacles do we need to overcome? — DOWNLOAD: GROUPMAP RESULTS - PIVOTING TO THE FUTURE
Convo 1: What is possible now, that wasn't possible before, that *we need to rise to?*
Convo 2: What has become obsolete that we are willing to *let go of*?
Convo 3: What obstacles do we *need to overcome?*

PRE-WATCH VIDEO:
Shared Work: The Work is the Container that Brings Us Together

PUBLISHED ARTICLE: Moving through organizational change togetherMaking an organization more equitable and inclusive is a process that goes beyond just agreeing with each other that ‘discrimination is bad’. With racial injustice, and therefore divers… — PUBLISHED ARTICLE: Moving through organizational change together
Making an organization more equitable and inclusive is a process that goes beyond just agreeing with each other that ‘discrimination is bad’. With racial injustice, and therefore diversity in the workplace, being such a prevalent issue, it makes sense that the steps an organization takes to overcome these problems fall under scrutiny. Instead of putting emphasis on how we are different, there needs to be a focus on the work that brings everyone together. Organizations need to take action and encourage people to work together on a shared issue in order to overcome their differences.

PODCAST EPISODE: ADVENTURES IN THE SEEKING OF EQUITY In episode five of season two, Tim and Tuesday venture into the heart of their change work: equity. How do we distribute power and wealth? How do we relate across lines of race, class, and gender… — PODCAST EPISODE: ADVENTURES IN THE SEEKING OF EQUITY

In episode five of season two, Tim and Tuesday venture into the heart of their change work: equity. How do we distribute power and wealth? How do we relate across lines of race, class, and gender, and how do we keep these considerations on the table in all of our work and in our working relationships?

PODCAST EPISODE: ON SPINNING PLATES AND PRESERVING HEART IN A BUSY LIFE AND WORLDIn episode three of season two, Tim and Tuesday explore the often talked-about, always sought-for, and ultimately elusive ideal of balance. In our journeys to reach ‘success’ — to have the greatest possible impact for a better tomorrow — what can we bring to our daily life to protect and renew our energies today? — PODCAST EPISODE: ON SPINNING PLATES AND PRESERVING HEART IN A BUSY LIFE AND WORLD
In episode three of season two, Tim and Tuesday explore the often talked-about, always sought-for, and ultimately elusive ideal of balance. In our journeys to reach ‘success’ — to have the greatest possible impact for a better tomorrow — what can we bring to our daily life to protect and renew our energies today?

PODCAST EPISODE: TACTICS TO KEEP CALM AND NOT-PANIC IN THE FACE OF BIG CHANGEIn episode seventeen, Tim and Tuesday talk about the difference between being clear and having a feeling of clarity—even through confusion. How can we train ourselves to st… — PODCAST EPISODE: TACTIC S TO KEE P CALM AND NOT-PANIC IN THE FACE OF BIG CHANGE
In episode seventeen, Tim and Tuesday talk about the difference between being clear and having a *feeling* of clarity—even through confusion. How can we train ourselves to stay open and keep moving forward in rooms electric with uncertainty? What can we do to ensure our energy as leaders is a renewable resource?

PRE-WATCH VIDEO:

Making Change or Making a Difference: Opportunity Knocks

BLOG POST: How to draw more people into good change Cherika Wilson shares her reflections in the midst of a multi-organization change drive to make child welfare training more fair and equitable—an effort that began with a special focus on sensing interviews. When we seek systems change with heart, how can we begin in a way that draws more people in? — BLOG POST: How to draw more people into good change
Cherika Wilson shares her reflections in the midst of a multi-organization change drive to make child welfare training more fair and equitable—an effort that began with a special focus on sensing interviews. When we seek systems change with heart, how can we begin in a way that draws more people in?

BLOG POST: More voices, more equity: NYC’s new practice David Nish and Cheryl Beamon of New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services Workforce Institute tell the story of how they’re designing a work environment to bring more voices forward. How can people-centred organizations shift their culture, focusing on the innate strengths and compassion of their people in new ways? If advocates connect with each other more, might they be able to work in a way that would bring true equity and social change? — BLOG POST: More voices, more equity: NYC’s new practice
David Nish and Cheryl Beamon of *New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services Workforce Institute* tell the story of how they’re designing a work environment to bring more voices forward. How can people-centred organizations shift their culture, focusing on the innate strengths and compassion of their people in new ways? If advocates connect with each other more, might they be able to work in a way that would bring true equity and social change?

TALK: Tim & Tuesday participate in a PechaKucha - a 20x20 presentation format shows your 20 chosen images, each for 20 seconds. In other words, they had 400 seconds to tell The Outside’s story “On transforming systems!!”

When wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in the United States after being absent nearly 70 years, the most remarkable "trophic cascade" occurred. What is a trophic cascade and how exactly do wolves change rivers? George Monbiot explains.

PRE-WATCH VIDEO:

Two Loops: A Map for Moving Forward as Trailblazers, Hospice Workers, Illuminators & Stewards

PRE-WATCH VIDEO:

VUCA: A Model for Working with Complexity

This talk by Deborah Frieze, dives into the Two Loops model of change and how focused, local action can make all the difference.

“Let Go & Lead,” with Meg Wheatley

BLOG POST: The slow downBut, friends, I’ve been tired. Very, very tired. On the edge of burnout-tired. The work is good. I love the work. But this was a kind of tired that was settling deep in my bones, not solvable by a good night of sleep or even a week off.I had stopped hearing my own song — my own knowing and inner compass, so over-stimulated with new input and responsibility. Have you felt that feeling before? — BLOG POST: The slow down
But, friends, I’ve been tired. Very, very tired. On the edge of burnout-tired. The work is good. I love the work. But this was a kind of tired that was settling deep in my bones, not solvable by a good night of sleep or even a week off.
I had stopped hearing my own song — my own knowing and inner compass, so over-stimulated with new input and responsibility. Have you felt that feeling before?

BLOG POST: The big bang of equity + systems change“Practicing equity is a non-gravitational circus act of establishing order and beauty after the bang—making new formations, new spectacles of colour and light. Trying and falling apart and trying again.In high-tension times, fostering good ideas and helpful analysis is important — but this is not what’s (r)evolutionary. We’ve had consciousness for decades. In 2018, an entirely new process of inquiry and set of practices adds up to not only (r)evolutionary intentions, but (r)evolutionary change…” — BLOG POST: The big bang of equity + systems change
“Practicing equity is a non-gravitational circus act of establishing order and beauty after the bang—making new formations, new spectacles of colour and light. Trying and falling apart and trying again.
In high-tension times, fostering good ideas and helpful analysis is important — but this is not what’s (r)evolutionary. We’ve had consciousness for decades. In 2018, an entirely new process of inquiry and set of practices adds up to not only (r)evolutionary intentions, but (r)evolutionary change…”

BLOG POST: Advice for the newYou can’t just tell a human being at point A—or a group of human beings at point A—to go to point B. Change would be easy if all we needed was our pointer finger gesturing Go That Way, Over There. As emotional beings—oft… — BLOG POST: Advice for the new
You can’t just tell a human being at point A—or a group of human beings at point A—to go to point B. Change would be easy if all we needed was our pointer finger gesturing *Go That Way, Over There*. As emotional beings—often territorial, attached, irrational, defensive, and fear-led—facilitators need to help people be better together so they can reach a consensus on the persistent attraction and worthiness of moving together to point B.

ARTICLE: “Nourish: Transforming food in healthcare using systems innovation,”by Beth Hunter, Stephen Huddart & Peter Senge. This is a story about a collaborative initiative called Nourish that focuses on the potential leverage for change in hospital food systems. The interface between different systems is often neglected territory for systems change because managerial structures govern silos, not critical interfaces between them. — ARTICLE: “Nourish: Transforming food in healthcare using systems innovation,”by Beth Hunter, Stephen Huddart & Peter Senge.
This is a story about a collaborative initiative called **Nourish** that focuses on the potential leverage for change in hospital food systems. The interface between different systems is often neglected territory for systems change because managerial structures govern silos, not critical interfaces between them.

MDH: PIVOTING TO THE FUTURE - CONFERENCE PLAYLIST(Thanks for the awesome playlist, Tim!) — MDH: PIVOTING TO THE FUTURE - CONFERENCE PLAYLIST
(Thanks for the awesome playlist, Tim!)

CHECK-OUT: WHAT MOMENTUM AM I LEAVING WITH TODAY?

Renewed energy
We will survive and be stronger!
There is still lots of work to do and we need to support our PH
Pace yourself
Curiosity
Common good for all with public health the focus
Hopeful
Inspired
Reconnections
We really are a WE and we need to move forward that way in public health...state local all have a role

Grace

Open mindedness
Positivity
Empowered!
Appreciating perspectives
Self care
Mutual respect
Encouragement
Common experience

New strategies

Increased connection with others
Knowledge
Thoughtful
Strength
Energized
Multiplicity
Refreshed

We believe in you.

Tim Merry & Tuesday Ryan Hart are THE OUTSIDE. By bringing new energy and clarity to persistent challenges, we can design and make a better world. Openness generates potential. The call of shared work invites more people to the table beyond what’s typical.

This is how significant change begins. This is what we do. The Outside is a We can do this.

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