How do we leverage the energy in difference to build the patterns we want?
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Around the room — one word or one sentence each.
Shared identity — the Container
Shared power — the Difference
Shared voice — the Exchange
Grant: listen without judgment
Generate: speak to others' listening
Power with, not power over
Reciprocity
Authenticity
Justice
Recall one typical work conversation.
Check it against shared identity, power, and voice.
Note where each showed up or was missing.
Brainstorm 1–2 actions to strengthen each next time.
Toolkit: Generative Engagement section in full.
Post one Now-What action for each condition (identity, power, voice).
Advance AAE #3 into So What? / Now What?, applying Generative Engagement.
Before leaving: each person names one next wise action.
Adapted from the HSD-Camino Toolkit (Patterson & Holladay) and HSD Institute learning materials. © Human Systems Dynamics Institute. Used with permission. hsdinstitute.org