Sumedhas Academy for Human Context Fifth Winter Program th to February 05th, 2012 January 27
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Prospective participants are expected to read this brochure carefully before attending the program
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Program 1: Internship in Organization Development (OD) Program 2: Conceptual Underpinnings of Process Work (PW)
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Other Details relating to the Fifth Winter Program Faculty About Sumedhas Academy for Human Context and Indian Academy for Organization Development - Sumedhas (IAOD - S) Glossary of terms used in this brochure Note on sessions on Foundational Underpinnings and Social Sciences Nomination Form
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IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PROSPECTIVE PARTICIPANTS To begin the Internship in OD, participants require prior experience of personal growth and self exploration. Accordingly, intending participants must have gone through at least one week of personal growth / selfexploratory experience with any of the following institutions: Sumedhas, ISABS, Aasthaa, or a Group Relations Conference (GRC). The modules for Conceptual Underpinnings of PW (CUPW) that are offered herein are open only for those that have already commenced their internship (or equivalent) in PW in any of the institutions suggested above and/ or are interested in learning about PW after having done at least one week of personal growth / self exploratory work as described above.
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1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Introduction Why an Internship in OD? Architecture of the Internship in OD of IAOD-S Who is the Internship intended for? Fifth Winter Program 2012: a. Internship in OD Foundation Modules b. Internship in OD Application Modules Program Schedule
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The Internship consists of three spaces of exploration: 1. The Process space: a. Process The intern is expected to enter the OD Internship with at least one week of self-level exploratory work. This is needed, as the concept of use of Self in the field has been acknowledged as a muchneeded resource for the OD practitioner to conduct their practice with integrity. Such self-level exploratory experience can be through either a Theory Practice lab in Sumedhas / ISABS / Aasthaa or through a Group Relations Conference (GRC) from the Tavistock tradition. As part of the OD internship, the intern would also be expected to attend the Lab in the Exploration in Self, Systemic Processes and Role Taking offered by Sumedhas, usually in May every year. In this, the intern can expect to go through an in-depth exploration of the world of systems, their role
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taking propensities, their orientations to authority, power, politics, peerage, and the world of competitiveness. The above process exploration, along with the self-level exploration is expected to give the intern a robust grounding in bringing in their selves in a wholesome manner as a change agent in systems of various kinds. The Theory space:
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a. This is made available during the Winter Program through the Foundation Modules (FMs) 1 - 3, and b. An intern beginning the internship in OD is expected to start with a bundled offering of FM 1 and FM
through the Application Modules (AMs) 2, and then proceed sequentially through FM 3 before doing their AMs. However, they can also pace their movement through the other modules as briefly described earlier. As an example a new intern can do FMs 1, 2 and 3 together this winter program 8.5 consecutive days of course work. Alternatively, they can choose to attend only FMs 1 and 2 (6.5 days) and come back another year for FM 3.
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a. This is deployed by the interns in their work location, typically through a project (including a project
paper) to be completed after their AMs.
Upon successful completion of the course requirements of the OD Internship, the IAOD-S executive council would consider qualification of the intern as Accredited OD Practitioner of IAOD-S. Such interns may also further pursue Fellowship in Sumedhas by completing connected requirements of Sumedhas for this purpose. (Contact the Convenor IAOD-S for details relating to this). In summary, to become an Accredited OD Practitioner in Sumedhas, one requires: Entry requirements of self level exploratory work completion (described above). Completion of FMs 1-3 of OD Internship. Completion of AMs of OD Internship. Completion of lab in Explorations in Self, Sytemic Processes and Role taking offered by Sumedhas. Satisfactory completion of a project back home and acceptance of a project paper on review Invitation by the Executive Council of IAOD-S.
A suitable Certificate of Completion would be awarded to all interns who complete parts (2), (3) and (4) of the above, upon application.
At the end of the Application Modules, the participants would be able to: Get acquainted with specific intervention methods (and the theory behind them) constituting the OD practice at the levels of the individual, groups, and / or organizations (large systems). in specific application domains like Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) / NGOs / Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As), etc. Identify the goals, levels of aggregation, and the methods that one would like to hone expertise in to effect change / alignment, recalibration and renewal. Program Design:
The program is structured with a blend of theory sessions, group learning and practice sessions, peer-learning opportunities, as well as interesting quizzes. The program design leans on a phenomenological approach to
human systems with self as an instrument to understand, diagnose and intervene in human systems. The program has three andragogic elements: 1. Instructional Classroom sessions 2. Quasi Experiential and Experience-sharing Sessions 3. Consultation Sessions The sessions cover a wide range of areas that typically have significant academic underpinnings in the form of research / theory / constructs.
Sessions: Application Modules: With the focus of building an application and practice focus for the returnee interns, certain application modules will be offered every winter. These modules can be chosen by IAOD-S from time to time, based on either of the following criteria To highlight the application possibilities at the intersection points of OD and various classes of living systems such as OD and the individual OD and the small group or team, OD and the whole system (or organization), the society, etc AND / OR The prevailing milieu / zeitgeist in the living systems that provides a dynamic context for the field of OD (eg - Appreciative Inquiry could be one such offering, which is drawing increased attention in the world of corporates as well as social organizations, so also can Theory U, or Integral Leadership, etc)AND / OR OD as applied in specific systems like PSUs, NGOs, M&A situations etc Assimilation Sessions: The assimilation sessions are interwoven into the program at various appropriate points to help the participants reflect on and assimilate for themselves, their learning from the sessions preceding each assimilation session. In these sessions, in which participation will be facilitated by some faculty anchors, the participants will also be encouraged to articulate their dilemmas, as well as their differences with the content that they have been exposed to in the preceding sessions Cinema Screening: These sessions are designed to understand the larger socio-philosophical themes that operate in the background of OD through the medium of cinema. The carefully chosen films provide the backdrop for reflection and dialogue on the themes / issues the films seek to explore, and their implications for people as human beings, organization members, organization development and the larger social context Consultation Sessions: These are consultative sessions where the sophomore participants would be divided into small groups and each group would be provided the services of a faculty. The role of these sessions would be to offer consultation to individual participants to decide on a project they will work on, and for detailed application / deployment back home. Foundation Module 1 Sumedhas Perspective and Foundational Underpinnings: Session on the Sumedhas Perspective on the human context, and its linkage with OD: This session will help the participants understand the broader human context that OD is part of. Inter alia, it will delve into fundamental questions like what does it mean to be human, the nature of organization, the nature of development, etc, and aim to articulate some of the core axioms and postulates that Sumedhas has been developing and using in its evolution as an Academy of Human Context, and of OD. Sessions on the Foundational Underpinnings of OD: These sessions will provide the participants with an introduction to the foundational underpinnings of OD from Philosophy as well as from some of the Social Sciences. The sessions will aim to explore the linkages between these foundational disciplines and the field of OD, rather than teach philosophy or the social sciences.
Foundation Module 2 Organization Theory and Constructs Kaleidoscope Sessions: The Organization Theory and Constructs Kaleidoscope is a distinctive event to be held during the program for the FM participants. This interactive event would offer to the participants, the essentials of Organization Theory as well as some of the core underlying concepts that inform OD, such as Action Science, Systems Theory, Gender and OD, Organization Culture and Change, Qualitative Research, etc. These sessions are a bouquet of concepts drawn from the sociology of organizations and Indian thought on organizations, not necessarily aligned to any one ideology. In that sense, they are intended to present a kaleidoscopic view to the participants, of the theory side of OD.
Foundation Module 3 OD in Practice Models of OD used by Sumedhas practitioners: These are sessions anchored by Fellows of Sumedhas, who have developed and deployed models of organization diagnosis and intervention. The aim of these sessions is to help build awareness of OD models of Sumedhas, in the interns attending the Foundation Modules. Role of OD Consultant & Models of Engagement: These are experience-sharing sessions with a select faculty sharing their experience of taking up the role of OD consultant. These sessions would offer the participant the opportunity to listen to, and interact with experienced practitioners first hand - their personal philosophy, their style, their world view and concerns, their experience in deployment, their joys and pains, etc. The sessions allow for an acquaintance with multiplicity of perspectives and styles. The participants can expect to draw unique learning and multiple perspectives on the role of OD consultants, whether internal or external. Fireside Sessions: The objective of a fireside session is to pick up a topical theme, or a perspective related to organization and management that is widely accepted but is seldom critically examined for its assumptions, context of its origination, or its limitations and treated as if it were universal truth...and explore it in an informal, light hearted, inclusive and dialogic manner that is fun, provocative and insightful. Learning Assessment : This is offered for first time participants who choose to do FMs 1 through 3 together. In this, they would be offered an opportunity to review their own life as a process and review it from an OD perspective of their choice. This review is preferred in the form of a written essay, however it could also be a non-written, ex-tempore reflective statement. These essays / statements would be discussed in an open review format along with faculty anchors on the last day. OD Quiz : Participants will have an opportunity to test out for themselves, what they have learnt during the days preceding the quiz which will consist of a number of multiple-choice questions, as well as caselets to exercise participants application proclivities. These quizzes will not be evaluated but will be shared and discussed in open forums with a view to both consolidate learning as well as leave participants with questions for further exploration. Plenary: Opening Plenary: This session would provide the participants an introduction to the program and the faculty as well as set the context for learning. This event also provides the participants a space to share their expectations. Closing Plenary: This wrap-up session will provide a forum for participants attending the whole program to reflect on the learning from the program and its application to back home issues and concerns.
Section 1.6: Session Schedule FOUNDATION MODULES (for first time interns)
27-Jan
28-Jan
29-Jan
30-Jan
31-Jan
1-Feb
2-Feb
3-Feb
4-Feb
5-Feb
0930 - 1100
FM 1.2 continued
FM 2.9 FM 2.1 Organization Organization FM 2.5 Myths and Theory - I Phenomenology Symbolism
Qualitative Research
FM 3.1 continued
Learning Assessment
1115 - 1245
FM 1.1 continued
FM 1.2 continued
FM 1.4 continued
FM 3.1 continued
1415 - 1545
FM 1.2 Introduction to Philosophy - Indian, Western, and connections with OD and with Sumedhas perspectives
FM 1.2 continued
1600 - 1730
Participants' Registration
FM 1.2 continued
FM 1.5 continued
FM 3.2 continued
1900 - 2030
Opening Plenary
FM 1.3 continued
Closure of FM 1
FM 3.1 continued
Application Quiz
2130 - 2300
Screening of "Roshomon"
Fireside Session 1
Assimilation Session
Film Session
OD Quiz Discussions
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For all participants For first time interns For returning interns/ sophomores
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Section 1.6: Session Schedule (contd.) APPLICATION MODULES (for returning interns)
Session & Time 27-Jan 28-Jan 29-Jan 30-Jan 31-Jan 1-Feb 2-Feb 3-Feb 4-Feb
0930 - 1100
FM 1.2 continued
OD in large collectives
OD in Family Organizations
1115 - 1245
FM 1.1 continued
FM 1.2 continued
FM 1.4 continued
OD in large collectives
OD in Family Organizations
Consultation Session for Project and Back Home Application and Closure for Sophomore Sessions
1415 - 1545
FM 1.2 Introduction to Philosophy - Indian, Western, and connections with OD and with Sumedhas perspectives
FM 1.2 continued
OD in NGOs
Application Quiz
1600 - 1730
Participants' Registration
FM 1.2 continued
FM 1.5 continued
OD in NGOs
1900 - 2030
Opening Plenary
FM 1.3 continued
Closure of FM 1
2130 - 2300
Screening of "Roshomon"
Fireside Session 1
Assimilation Session
Film Session
Fireside Session 2
Social Event
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For all participants For first time interns For returning interns/ sophomores
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Why a program on Conceptual Underpinnings of Process Work (CUPW)? Sessions offered Note of information for those interested in beginning their PW internship with Sumedhas
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0930 - 1100
FM 1.2 continued
"Unintended Consequences of Process Work" Relevance of Process Work in today's and the emerging context, followed by Closure for PW Interns' Sessions
1115 - 1245
FM 1.1 continued FM 1.2 Introduction to Philosophy Indian, Western, and connections with OD and with Sumedhas perspectives
FM 1.2 continued
FM 1.4 continued
Theoretical Background of PW, History of PW in India, Sumedhian Approach to PW Concepts, Assumptions and Theories behind "Self, Roles and Identities Work" in the Sumedhian Approach Concepts, Assumptions and Theories behind "Self, Roles and Identities Work" in the Sumedhian Approach
Concepts, Assumptions and Theories underpinning "Systemic Processes and Role Taking" work in the Sumedhian Approach
1415 - 1545
FM 1.2 continued FM 1.3 Psychology, and its linkages with OD, Sumedhian perspectives
Concepts, Assumptions and Theories behind "Explorations in Initiative and Commitment, and Scope of Process Work" in the Sumedhian Approach
1600 - 1730
Participants' Registration
FM 1.2 continued
FM 1.5 continued
Concepts, Assumptions and Theories behind "Explorations in Initiative and Commitment, and Scope of Process Work" in the Sumedhian Approach
1545 - 1815 Meta Labs and Specialty Labs in the Sumedhas PW Context - Intent, Scope, Approaches
1900 - 2030
Opening Plenary
FM 1.3 continued
Closure of FM 1
2130 - 2300
Screening of "Roshomon"
Fireside Session 1
Assimilation Session
Film Session
Fireside Session 2
Social Event
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2 Sophomores Program (Returning OD Interns) All Modules Rate (27th (8 nights) Jan - 4th Feb Lunch)
3 PW Interns All Modules Rate (27th Jan - 3rd Feb Lunch) (7 nights) OR Foundation Modules 1 and 2 Bundle for First Time OD Interns (ie for first time OD interns who wish to attend only Modules 1 and 2 bundled together) (27th Jan, thro 3rd Feb Lunch) 4 Foundation Module 1 (only for Sophomores or Sumedhas Fellows) (4 nights) (arrive 27th Jan, depart 31st Jan) OR Application Modules bundle for Sophomores / Sumedhas Fellows (arrive 30th Jan, depart 3rd Feb after lunch)
Single Occupancy
5 OD Foundation Module 3 only (open only for Fellows of Sumedhas and Single Occupancy (2 nights) for First time OD who have completed the bundled offering of Modules 1 (Double Occupancy and 2) (arrive 3rd Feb, depart 5th Feb) Rates not available for this option)
18,000
Note: All amounts are in Indian Rupees. Fees include listed no. of nights accommodation, following days breakfast and lunch and arrival nights dinner with conference tea / coffee twice a day. Service Tax (and related cesses) will be in addition to this and chargeable to participants. For Sumedhas Fellows: It is an institutional commitment to encourage existing fellows of Sumedhas to attend and participate in the various programs and sessions of OD and process work internship as described above. This commitment arises from the belief that their attendance and participation will foster and enhance a quality of coherence in the evolving perspectives, approaches and practices of Sumedhas. Keeping this in mind, an attractive special rate has been worked out for the fellows of Sumedhas to attend the various modules in the winter program. Fellows to contact PD for further details. Payment: All signed and scanned nomination and participant declaration forms along with cheques / DD drawn in favor of Sumedhas Academy for Human Context payable at Chennai must be sent to: Sumedhas Academy for Human Context, 2/544, Maitri, 4th Street, Sriram Avenue, Natesan Colony, Kottivakkam, Chennai 600 041 Ph: +91 (44) 2448 - 7949/ 2085.
Stipend: Self-sponsored professionals who would like to apply for a stipend should write to the Program Director by 1st January 2012 at the latest. Sumedhas would be able to offer a limited number of stipends and on a first-comefirst-served basis, only for double occupancy. Stipends will be considered only for those who choose the options specified below (options numbered 1, 2 or 3 in the above section). If the applicant for the stipend is found eligible, the fee will be as per the following table: Fee with stipend (`) 37,500 33,500 30,000
Program Offering First Time OD Interns / Program (27th Jan through 5th Feb Lunch) Sophomores Program (Returning OD Interns) All Modules Rate (27th Jan - 4th Feb Lunch) PW Interns All Modules Rate (27th Jan - 3rd Feb Lunch) OR Foundation Modules 1 and 2 Bundle for First Time OD Interns (i.e. for first time OD interns who wish to attend only Modules 1 and 2 bundled together) (27th Jan, - 3rd Feb Lunch)
Further more, he or she would be offered a choice to pay 60% of the fee on registration, and a deferred payment for the remaining 40% of the fee in two instalments of PDCs (post dated cheques) dated 15th February 2012 and 15th March 2012. Venue: The Fountain Hotel, Opposite Koyna Valley, Mahabaleshwar 412806 http://fountainhotel.co.in/aboutus.html Tel No: +91-2168-260227
Mahabaleshwar can be reached from Mumbai by road (about 5 hours) or from Pune by road (about 3 hours). Arrival Expectation : Participants starting with module 1 are expected to reach by mid afternoon (post lunch) on 27th January 2011 and register by 1700 hours on the same day. Others coming for specific modules are requested to contact the Program Coordinator for planning their arrival and departure and related logistics. Program Directorate: Mr. V. Kartikeyan Mr. Bhaskar Das Program Coordinator: Ms. Bhavana Issar +91-98451 23080 +91-98300 70079 kartik@vistasconsulting.com bhaskardas14@gmail.com
+91-98333 12168
bhavana_issar@yahoo.com January 13th, 2012 January 20th, 2012 January 27th, 2012 (Post Lunch) 1545 1700 hrs. January 27th, 2012 1900 - 2030 hrs January 27th, 2012 Informal
Last date for Nominations: Last date for withdrawal of Nominations: Check-in: Registration: Opening Plenary: Dress code:
For further details regarding the program, you may contact the Program Director or the Program Coordinator.
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Section 4: Faculty
Faculty for the Winter Program 2011 will be drawn from amongst Sumedhas Fellows and from members of IAOD-S. In some cases, faculty members may also be invited from outside Sumedhas, especially where they are acknowledged scholars / practitioners in the field concerned.
Fellows of Sumedhas: Ahalya Bhaskar Alok Mehta Amit Desai Aneeta Madhok Anu Aaga Anuja Gupta Anuradha Shah Arun Nabar Ashok Dutt Ashok Malhotra Atul Sapre Badrinarayana S Bharat Tandon Bhaskar Das Dhanalaxmi Kandappah Dipankar Banerjee Gagandeep Singh Indira J Parikh Jitendra V Singh Jeyavelu S Johny K Joseph K K Mehta Kailasam B Kartikeyan V Kashinath Ramchandran Ketan Goswami Kiran Khandelwal Lawrence Gomes Moyna Aicken Mukul Vasavada Mustafa Moochala Narendran K S Nathan S V Nayana Shah Neelam Gill Malhotra Nimrat Singh Ophealia DeRoze Pandia Rajan K Purnendu K Sarangi Raghav Rajagopalan Raghu Ananthanarayanan Rajmohan N Rama Babu P Ravi Srinivasan Ravichandran S R Ravikanth Reddy Rehana Huq Sanjay Doctor Sarbani Das Roy Sashikala Ananth Satish Pradhan Shabari Madappa Shanth Mannige Sharbori Gomes Shivakumar J S Shyamal Gupta Siddhartha Soumitra Gupta Sue Burke Sunil Radhakrishna Sunita Kumar Supriyo Chaudhuri Surajit Ray Sushanta Banerjee Swasthika Ramamurthy Vandana Menon Vasant Limaye Veena Yadav Vinti Mehta
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An experience of self-reflective learning in a group context, which fosters greater awareness of ones self with a view to helping one to design a life of dynamism and well-being, as well as equip one with the awareness and tools required to manage ones own ongoing change. See Personal Growth above Process Work is a tripodal body of knowledge, philosophy and praxis aimed at enhancing the well-being of individuals and their collectivities simultaneously. It is characterized by the use of groups, mans inherent need to enquire into his condition and existence and is firmly committed to action for learning that will lead to further action (defined by Sushanta Banerjee, Sumedhas Fellow)
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NOMINATION FORM
Name of the Participant: _________________________________ Designation / Profession: _________________________________ Name of Organization: Address: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Telephone Office: ___________________ Res: ________________ E-mail of the Participant: _____________________________ E-mail of the Sponsor: Details of Work Experience Period (From - To) Name of the organization Designation/ Role ______________________________ _______________________________
Details of experience in self-exploration Period (From - To) Name of the institution Program attended
Program Nomination Details Please refer to the Program modules on page 16 and complete the following:
Option # Program Offering ACCOMMODATION Fee
PARTICIPANT DECLARATION I have read the program brochure and have made a considered choice to attend. I acknowledge that my nomination will be subject to assessment by the Program Directorate in order to ascertain my eligibility for participation in the chosen program.
[Signature of Participant]
Further details on Sumedhas Academy for Human context are available at www.sumedhas.org
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