http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:55:31 GMT 10 http://i13.servimg.com/u/f13/13/13/56/43/burren10.jpg http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/feed/? http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/co-creating-the-gathering-f2/what-question-am-i-holding-at-the-moment-t14.htm Admin Hello future participants of the Burren Theory U Gathering, here we would like to start our collective dialog about co-creating this gathering. First of all to start it would be great of you to answer the following question first to yourself and then to share your answer with the other participants: " What Question Am I Holding at the Moment?" Please feel free to start a conversation, raise a topic or just read and reflect. Antje, Barry and Gunnar Co-Creating The Gathering Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:56:38 GMT http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/co-creating-the-gathering-f2/what-question-am-i-holding-at-the-moment-t14.htm#16 http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/co-creating-the-gathering-f2/what-question-am-i-holding-at-the-moment-t14.htm http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/gunnar-bremer-t17.htm gunnarbremer I live in the south of Munich in Germany on the countryside on a small farm. I moved here after my youth in Hamburg and a couple of years in austria. I am an outdoor person, loving to spent time outside, cycling, kayaking and being in the mountains. I earn a master degree in economics ( HR and Organisational Development) and I am self employed and freelancer as a management consultant and trainer. I specialise in the area of facilitating team and leadership workshops, experientiell learning and ... People Attending the Gathering Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:55:31 GMT http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/gunnar-bremer-t17.htm#35 http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/gunnar-bremer-t17.htm http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/michael-thiel-t16.htm Michael Thiel I live in Germany, Hamburg, or Northern Europe if I may. I have worked in England and Argentina - then still as an agricultural professional - and later in the US. The Burren Gathering will bring me back to Ireland after 35+ years I hen back-packed around the country. I am very excited about the opportunity to reconnect in this very special setting - Thanks to Antje who suggested this to me! Getting first hand experiences of the world and its people has been and is an important part ... People Attending the Gathering Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:09:35 GMT http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/michael-thiel-t16.htm#32 http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/michael-thiel-t16.htm http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/antje-croseck-t15.htm Antje Croseck I live with my 12 year old daughter in Berlin. I like to live in big cities, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Berlin, the cracks of this ever changing city, with its cultural diversity, which is trying hard to become a metropolis one day ;-) . I am working as a coach and organizational development consultant. My educational background is originally Business Administration. I started my career in food industry as a commodity buyer, in my twenties. I was leading multinational teams and travelling ... People Attending the Gathering Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:40:23 GMT http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/antje-croseck-t15.htm#23 http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/antje-croseck-t15.htm http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/concept-purpose-f1/the-purpose-t12.htm Admin This gathering will create a space for practitioners of different backgrounds to deepen their knowledge and exchange their experience around their “Presencing” work. The idea is to offer all participants the possibility to explore the Presencing Theory and experience the Journey through the U themselves. In generative dialogues participants can share, deepen and develop their personal and professional experiences and knowledge in guiding themselves, individuals, organisations and ... Concept & Purpose Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:20:48 GMT http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/concept-purpose-f1/the-purpose-t12.htm#13 http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/concept-purpose-f1/the-purpose-t12.htm http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/martin-hawkes-t13.htm Martin Hawkes I grew up in a rural part of South West Ireland but have lived most of my adult life in Dublin. In my career I have worked with the Ministry of Finance, in commercial banking and as an entrepreneur in financial services and many other sectors, some successful and some not so! In compensation for the 'sins' of my past business life I devote myself increasingly to more philanthropic causes from university education in Uganda to Micro-finance in Romania and Ecology in the special karst landscape ... People Attending the Gathering Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:22:44 GMT http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/martin-hawkes-t13.htm#14 http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/martin-hawkes-t13.htm http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/details-costs-f6/links-contact-details-t11.htm Admin For people interested in Presencing Work without having former Experiences following Links are helpful: www.presencing.com/presencing-theoryu/summaries.shtml (Note: The next On-Line Global Classroom takes place on Feb 19th 2009 for 6 weeks) More Links: www.burrenleadershipforum.ie www.burrencollege.ie www.burrenbeo.ie For any other information please contact the Guide (Organisation) Team: Barry Walsh: barry@peopledevelopment.ie, Phone: +353 (0)91 638 635 Antje Croseck: ... Details & Costs Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:19:24 GMT http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/details-costs-f6/links-contact-details-t11.htm#12 http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/details-costs-f6/links-contact-details-t11.htm http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/details-costs-f6/accomodation-t10.htm Admin The College itself does not offer accommodation, but Ballyvaughan is a beautiful small village within walking distance (25 mins) of the college and offers a variety of possibilities from B&B´s, Hotels and self catering cottages.Besides that the village offers a number of restaurants & authentic Irish pubs. We have block booked six rented thatched cottages (self catering) in the village beside the harbour where we thought it would be nice to create our own accommodation ... Details & Costs Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:17:28 GMT http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/details-costs-f6/accomodation-t10.htm#11 http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/details-costs-f6/accomodation-t10.htm http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/details-costs-f6/event-location-t9.htm Admin Burren Leadership Forum The Burren Leadership Forum was established in 2006 in Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, in the mysterious and paradoxical Burren landscape of north Clare, overlooking Galway Bay The Burren’s special natural environment with its rich botanical and archaeological heritage provides an inspiring timeless space for learning, reflection and debate and on the themes of leadership, creativity, purpose and effectiveness. In the liberating environment of the Burren ... Details & Costs Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:16:39 GMT http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/details-costs-f6/event-location-t9.htm#10 http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/details-costs-f6/event-location-t9.htm http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/details-costs-f6/dates-no-of-participants-fee-t8.htm Admin Start 4th May 2009 (midday) End 8th May 2:00 p.m Number of Participants Maximum 30 Fee The gathering is a Not-For-Profit event. The guide team and the people who contribute to the gathering will not be paid for their work. The fee will cover the rent for the college, learning material, collective meals (lunch & coffee breaks) and also the event costs of the guide team & organisation team. Depending on the number of participants in total the fee will be approximately ... Details & Costs Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:14:32 GMT http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/details-costs-f6/dates-no-of-participants-fee-t8.htm#9 http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/details-costs-f6/dates-no-of-participants-fee-t8.htm http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/concept-purpose-f1/basic-concept-t7.htm Admin The Concept After having a long conversation about it we agreed on a concept that supports the idea of a learning community where we learn with each other and from each other. Instead of having a workshop led by a single facilitator the gathering will be guided by a lead team. It will consist of maximum of five people, including at least one person who has advanced experience with the Theory U process. This person will act as the lead guide rather than in a professional capacity, i.e. ... Concept & Purpose Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:35:49 GMT http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/concept-purpose-f1/basic-concept-t7.htm#8 http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/concept-purpose-f1/basic-concept-t7.htm http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/gunnar-bremer-t6.htm Admin I live in the south of Munich in Germany on the countryside on a small farm. I moved here after my youth in Hamburg and a couple of years in austria. I am an outdoor person, loving to spent time outside, cycling, kayaking and being in the mountains. I earn a master degree in economics ( HR and Organisational Development) and I am self employed and freelancer as a management consultant and trainer. I specialise in the area of facilitating team and leadership workshops, experientiell learning ... People Attending the Gathering Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:31:26 GMT http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/gunnar-bremer-t6.htm#7 http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/gunnar-bremer-t6.htm http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/barry-walsh-t4.htm Admin I live in the west coast of Ireland outside a small village called Kinvara. I moved here after returning home from abroad where I spent 10 years. I am self employed as a management consultant. I specialise in the area of strategy and leadership/management development. i am married to Clara (Doctor) with one beautiful little 11 year old girl Lia (often my teacher). I am a practicing Buddhist over the last 11 years and so have a keen interest in meditation and contemplation. I have learned to ... People Attending the Gathering Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:26:18 GMT http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/barry-walsh-t4.htm#4 http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/people-attending-the-gathering-f3/barry-walsh-t4.htm http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/story-behind-the-gathering-f4/a-meeting-of-friends-t2.htm Admin Barry (Ireland), Allyn (USA), Antje and Gunnar (Germany) participated in the Theory U Global classroom in 2007 with Otto Scharmer. They were randomly (or not as the case may be) put into a discussion group using Skype. They all had in common a wish to communicate at a deeper level. Allyn introduced the others to the use of Dialogue and they began to hold Skype discussions outside the requirements of the Global Classroom (GC). Friendships developed. Barry had mooted to his own and the wider GC ... Story behind the Gathering Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:04:51 GMT http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/story-behind-the-gathering-f4/a-meeting-of-friends-t2.htm#2 http://burrengathering.forumotion.net/story-behind-the-gathering-f4/a-meeting-of-friends-t2.htm