Compared to technology, management practices have not really changed much over time. The typewriter and mimeograph machine are artifacts from a lost civilization. Ironically, the way we solve problems, make decisions and resolve issues are also artifacts from that past. The grooves in our brains keep us from embracing new ways of perceing and understanding. Complexity becomes overwhelming when we limit our mental bandwidth this way. Confessions of a Corporate Shaman is about expanding our personal bandwidth. There is a field of greater intelligence available to us. If we embody the parts of a problem and arrange them as a system we can tap into that intelligence and benefit from what we learn. A big problem quickly shrinks. Opaque complexity gains clarity and simplicity. This visual process, powered by the nearly limitless power of the subconscious mind, generates transformative insights and new possibilities. The shaman in some traditions is “the one who sees.” Everyone has this innate capacity. The invitation between these covers is to embark on your personal hero’s journey. Whether your challenge is about leading others, leading yourself or trying to understand and resolve the obstacles to organizational change the place to start is within yourself. The compass that will guide you is to be the change you want to see in others. As you explore the inner dynamics that shape your world hopefully you will feel inspired to embrace those dynamics as an essential part of your mission and leadership path.
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As the Director of Team Building Associates since 1988, Harrison Snow has been helping government and corporate clients in twenty-six different countries manage change and enhance organizational performance. His expertise is in the areas of change management, strategic planning, leadership training, executive coaching, and team building facilitation. Harrison helps managers and their teams define and discuss sensitive issues, gain new insights, reach useful agreements, and implement key actions that improve engagement and performance. He also conducts train-the-facilitator programs to develop the skills of professional facilitators. His clients include the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, Inter-American Development Bank, U.S. Agency for International Development, and the U.S. Department of State as well as a number of Fortune 500 companies. Over the years, Harrison has facilitated programs for nearly a hundred organizations and thousands of participants. He resides in the Washington, DC, metro area with his wife and son. For more information on the programs and workshop he offers, visit: http://teambuildingassociates.com.
