Sharon Varney

The convergence of knowledge management and organizational development with conversational leadership and 'communityship' As a leader in the convergence of Knowledge Management (KM) and Organization Development (OD), John Hovell is the Managing Director and co-founder of STRATactical. He is a practitioner, speaker, and author of OD/KM strategies and their application to current challenges. More specifically, John is the author of Creating Conversational Leadership: Combining and Expanding Knowledge Management, Organization Development, and Diversity & Inclusion. Lauren met John through one of our podcast's previous guests, Dr. Sharon Varney, as I attended their "Advancing your change and organizational development practice" course. - Welcome, John! KEY resource from this episode: Creating Conversational Leadership: Combining and Expanding Knowledge Management, Organization Development, and Diversity & Inclusion by John Hovell   Books from this episode: Conversational Leadership, an online book by David Gurteen Humble Inquiry, Second Edition: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling by Edgar H. Schein and Peter A. Schein Humble Leadership: The Power of Relationships, Openness, and Trust by Edgar H. Schein and Peter A. Schein Knoweldge Services series, published by De Gruyter Saur, Edited by Guy St. Clair Rebalancing Society: Radical Renewal Beyond Left, Right, and Center by Henry Mintzberg The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition by Stephen R. Covey Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives by Dan Millman   Other resources from this episode: 'Be the Change' by Patricia Shaw Dialogue Mapping Human Systems Dynamics Institue 'Gratitude for Spiritset' by John Hagel 'Mindset and Heartset' by John Hagel 'The Self as an Instrument– A Cornerstone for the Future of OD' by Dr. Mee Yan Cheung-Judge   Where to find John: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhovell1/  STRATactical Space for Learning: "Advancing your change and organisational development practice" course

Exploring the intersection of leadership, organizational development, and knowledge management, guests delve into fostering inclusivity, dynamic conversations, and practical applications. They discuss the essence of OD, engagement with shared ideas, personal growth journeys, and building networks beyond organizations. Navigating community challenges, facilitating workshops, and embracing humanistic values in organizational development are key highlights.

Dr. Sharon Varney, author of 'Leadership in Complexity and Change', shares insights on complexity science and its relevance in understanding the world. The episode explores the dynamic nature of change and leadership, the importance of embracing diversity for creativity and innovation, and the significance of finding ways to restore oneself amidst constant change.