Theory to Action
An Axiological Perspective
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Session Intention
• Theory into action - our premise
• Axiology 101
• Axiological perspective on challenge
• Our approaches
• The difficulties
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Imagine
• The perfect Leadership Programme
• Every theory/concept/tool used
• 100%
• By all participants
• What would impact on Results be?
• The basis of Theory into Action
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Axiology
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History
• ‘Theory of Value’
• ‘axios’ = worth or value
• ‘logos’ = theory or logic
• Dr Robert S. Hartman
• “How can one define good?”
• Concept of relative value
• Measurable dimensions
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The Science of Valuing
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Systemic
Extrinsic
(Systems)
(Tasks)
Intrinsic
(People)
The Science of Valuing
Purpose
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Process
People
Intrinsic
Extrinsic
Systemic
World View
Self View
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Extrinsic
Systemic
Intrinsic
World View
Self View
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The Science of Valuing
Intrinsic
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Extrinsic
Systemic
The Science of Valuing
Systemic
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•Concepts
•Theories
•Systems
•Order
•‘Either-Or’
•‘Should’
The Science of Valuing
Systemic
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Implications of Bias on action
•Engage conceptually
•Must fully understand
•Reality exists internally
•Less inclined to people aspect
The Science of Valuing
Extrinsic
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•Practical
•Material
•Functional
•‘This to that’
•‘Do’
The Science of Valuing
Extrinsic
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Implications of Bias on action
•Task Focus gets in the way
•Needs Leadership Tasks
•May not engage in theory
•Potential scattergun approach
The Science of Valuing
Intrinsic
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•Uniqueness
•Irreplaceable
•Empathy
•‘Feel’
The Science of Valuing
Intrinsic
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Implications of Bias on action
•Engages through interactions
•Inaction if not people centric
•Concern for how people feel
•May not engage in theory
Our Approach
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All the Ps
People
Process
Pace
Purpose
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All the Ps
Purpose
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•Programme Measures
•Personal Measures
•Programme Readiness
•Team Purpose
•Leadership Purpose
•Leadership Brand
•What’s in it for me
All the Ps
Process
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•Practice built in
•Action Planning
•Journalling
•On line discussion forum
•Thought for the day
All the Ps
People
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•Understand Self & Others
•Leadership Coaching
•Group Coaching
•Study Groups
•Sharing Stories
•Buddy Pairs
All the Ps
Pace
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•Spaced Learning
•Integration Sessions
Difficulties
• Establishing clear success measures
• Integration into day-to-day operation
• Leadership is not a project
• Finding ‘What’s In It For Me’ (WIIFM)
• Commitment to long programme
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Summary
• Everyone can engage in their way
• Begin to engage in their gap
• Rounded Leaders
• Greater uptake of concepts
• Increase in results
• Axiology providing some insights
• Engage through their thinking
• Not yours
• Implications for design and delivery
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Questions
• What does your research or practical
experience suggest about other
elements that help or hinder turning
theory into action?
• What additional areas of research
would practitioners find useful in
designing more effective methods for
turning theory into action?
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