It isn’t symmetrical

Ah yes, I was looking to understand the Pipes decision of 2003 and for a long time now, the Unfolding Self.

Seeing is not looking. Dreamtime saw more …

Manipulation by enemies can set us up against one another. How it works? Enemies “give” some of us scraps of access, resources, privileges, a “free lunch”. This can result in “infiltration” because not all of our brothers and sisters are (w)hole enough yet to protect themselves from such passive manipulative attacks.

And infiltration of our movements can even destroy leaders through physical attacks.

But the greatest danger is within: a relentless shifting of blame from those who benefit from oppression to those who suffer from it, can render us powerless. It isn’t a black and white problem, but believing it is, is a big problem. Angry, frustrated, and on the defensive, we may allow ourselves to be led to adopt their values and tactics and to oblige them by doing part of their destructive work.

Strategy choice understood. Thank you, Pipes. Thank you, dear Uncle.

For now, that concludes my “controlled folly principles” scouting exercises for

3. Do nay deal wi’ reality as ’tis: instead, question yer skills, knowledge, an’ abilities. Throw lots o’ doubt in th’ water, an’ only pay attention t’ what reality ortin’ ta be like.

4. Push th’ energy: make ‘t harder, nay easier. After all, ‘t can only be worth somethin’ if ye be havin’ t’ swashbuckle fer ‘t. Enjoy battle, nay life! At least ’tis nay borin’ me ‘earties …

Translating these patterns to our dillemma at Satir Workshops in a “be confrontive and tolerant in equal balance” (5 freedoms) design, the aggregate can best be protected by a consensus process, and best size is 7 (plus or minus 2) facilitators. If we are with more, we split up for more aggregates, preferably based on geographical location. Each aggregate develops its own form fitting their context and people. We are using a similar growth strategy for Agile Open. And we have guides for facilitator participation.

Related:

• What law?
• Balancing value stream maps
• Walking talk
• False Consensus, by Rick Brenner