The Emergence of The Relationship Economy
The New Order of Things to Come
Learning Theory Analysis . . .
Malcolm Knowles' Andragogy Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Steven Covey's The 8th Habit Mihly Cskszentmihlyi s Flow
Malcolm Knowles Abraham Maslow
Steven Covey
Mihly Cskszentmihlyi These thought leaders challenge us to create creative leaders by modeling creative leadership.
Andragogy In "The Adult Learner," Knowles identified the root of Pedagogy as "paid" (child) and "agogus" (leader of), and combined the two to mean the "art and science of teaching children." His definition shows the strong link between leading and teaching.
Andragogy
Knowles observed that becoming an adult was a process, culminating in the self-concept of being responsible for our own lives - having selfdirection. Can the same be said about becoming an adult teacher/leader?
Andragogy
Knowles' guidance on "making things happen by releasing energy in others" ties in with this, as well.
Andragogy
Knowles said that creative leaders differ from controlling leaders in the assumptions they make about human nature.
Andragogy
Knowles said that creative leaders assume when people make a commitment they had a part in the decision process.
Creative leaders value individuality -- they stimulate and reward creativity.
Hierarchy Of Needs
Maslow defined selfactualization as the desire for self-fulfillment, doing what one is fitted for, to become everything that one is capable of becoming.
Hierarchy Of Needs
Maslows self-actualization can be described best as a process that is often felt, sometimes seen, but rarely achieved.
What Motivates You?
Maslows theory of human motivation
1. Physiological
Hunger Thirst Shelter sex
2. Safety
Security Protection from harm
3. Social:
Affection Belonging Acceptance friendship
4. Esteem: (also called ego).
Self respect Autonomy Achievement Status Recognition Attention
5. Self actualization (doing things)
8th Habit
Covey says, "Leadership is a choice, not a position." How many of us feel we have made a choice, or were we just filling a void and sort of got comfortable once we filled it?
8th Habit
Leadership, if not chosen (daily), can be considered forfeited.
8th Habit
Covey said the 8th Habit is about
finding your voice and inspiring others to find theirs
What's the difference between
inspiring someone and encouraging, empowering, or assisting them?
8th Habit
Covey explained that Voice is your "unique personal significance." It is that "significance that is revealed as we face our greatest challenges and that makes us equal to them."
How often do we feel "equal" to our "greatest challenges?"
Does this term "voice" remind you of other theories?
Coveys "voice" is similar to
Maslow's "self-actualization," from his "Hierarchy Of Needs
And also looks similar to Cskszentmihlyis Flow
Flow
Flow is the mental state of operation in which the person is fully immersed in what he or she is doing, characterized by a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and success in the process of the activity.
How do I get there from here?
Clear goals Concentrating and focusing Self-consciousness Distorted sense of time Direct and immediate feedback Balanced ability level and challenge A sense of personal control. An activity that is intrinsically rewarding Becoming absorbed in the activity
Not all are needed for flow to be experienced.
How do We get there from here?
Creative spatial arrangements
Chairs Pin walls Charts (no tables) Work primarily while standing and moving. Charts & Flow graphs Project summary Results wall Open topics
Playground design
Parallel, organized working Target group focus Prototyping Efficiency through visualization Differences seen as opportunities, not obstacles.
Where will I feel Flow?
Business (especially negotiations) Playing music Playing sports Playing video games Doing standup comedy Religious activity Education (learning and sharing)
References
Covey, S. R. (2004). The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, New York: Free Press Cskszentmihlyi, M. (1990). Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. New York: Harper and Row. Knowles, M.S., Holton, E. F., III & Swanson, R. A. (2005). The Adult Learner (6th ed.). San Diego: Elsevier Maslow, A. H. (1943). A Theory of Human Motivation. Psychological Review, 50, 370-396
The Emergence of The Relationship Economy
The New Order of Things to Come
Learning Theory Analysis . . .
Malcolm Knowles' Andragogy Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Steven Covey's The 8th Habit Mihly Cskszentmihlyi s Flow
