<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN">
<HTML><HEAD>
<META content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" http-equiv=Content-Type>
<META content="MSHTML 5.00.2919.6307" name=GENERATOR>
<STYLE></STYLE>
</HEAD>
<BODY bgColor=#ffffff>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I thought this course based on "Spiral Dynamics"
might be of interest to some of you on the list. A similar developmental,
integrated model to that used by Ken Wilber, which of course has been
inspiration for Harrison in The Power of Spirit.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Here's the question: Has anybody out there taken
training in Spiral Dynamics, used it as complement/ in conjunction with Open
Space? I'm really intrigued by their concepts, but do wonder if their model on
how to implement large scale change is a bit too "controlling".</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>many thanks</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Meg Salter</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>MegaSpace Consulting<BR>416/486-6660<BR><A
href="mailto:meg.salter@sympatico.ca">meg.salter@sympatico.ca</A><BR><A
href="http://www.megaspaceconsulting.com">www.megaspaceconsulting.com</A><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
href="mailto:petra@spiraldynamics.net" title=petra@spiraldynamics.net>Petra
Pieterse</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A href="mailto:Recipient list suppressed"
title="Recipient list suppressed">Recipient list suppressed</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Cc:</B> <A href="mailto:drbeck@attglobal.net"
title=drbeck@attglobal.net>drbeck@attglobal.net</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, August 04, 2001 7:28 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> The Macro*Memetics Project</DIV></DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV><BR>From: Dr. Don Beck<BR>To: The Spiral Dynamics
community<BR><BR>I'm pleased to announce the dates for the upcoming Spiral
Dynamics/ <BR>Integral Technology Level II program entitled The Macro*Memetics
<BR>Project: The Design, Leadership, and Transformation of Large Scale,
<BR>Complex Systems and Resolution of Major Conflict situations. <BR><BR>The
first session will be held in Boulder, Colorado, October 28-30, and <BR>a
second is scheduled for Washington DC on December 14-16. An SD-I <BR>will
precede the SD-II in Boulder (October 26-28). Boulder is fast becoming the
<BR>"epicenter of the global integral movement," and the M*M Project is being
<BR>co-sponsored by Ken Wilber's Integral Institute, John Petersen's Arlington
<BR>Institute, and the Adizes Graduate School. The information below describes
<BR>this new initiative in more detail. <BR><BR>Rather than being a more
traditional "training" program, M*M is a three <BR>day simulation/scenario that
will apply Spiral Dynamics thinking in addressing <BR>large scale problems,
systems, and situations. These may include the <BR>future of Cuba, the design of
integral community-wide initiatives, fresh <BR>approaches to dealing with
sensitive race issues, and "side-views" of such <BR>historic conflicts as the
Middle East, Northern Ireland, and southern <BR>Africa. Also, we hope to explore
new ways to create responses to global <BR>inequities and the management of
large corporate entities.<BR><BR>Each session will be limited to only 32
participants. The cost of the <BR>five-day package (SD-I and SD-II) will be
$1,500. Individually, the SD-I will <BR>be $950 and the M*M is priced at
$750.<BR><BR>Please let us know if you are interested. The M*M Project will
introduce <BR>a number of new concepts and processes that will push all of our
envelops <BR>in this macro-scale application of Spiral Dynamics and Integral
Strategies.<BR><BR>Don<BR><BR><BR><FONT size=5>THE MACRO*MEMETICS
PROJECT<BR><BR></FONT><FONT size=4>The Design, Leadership, and Transformation of
Large-Scale,<BR>Complex Systems and Resolution of Major Conflict
Situations<BR><BR></FONT><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">A number of forces are now
converging to put even a greater emphasis on finding new and fresh ways to deal
with problems and challenges of a large scale. These “macro” groupings range
from whole communities to emerging city-states to multi-layered cultures
to far-reaching corporate entities and, of course, to the global meshwork
itself. Attempts to apply micro-scale (personal) and meso-scale (organizational)
solutions to these interconnected and dynamic macro-scale environments have been
“weighed in the balance and found to be wanting.”<BR><BR>This is not to discount
the efforts on the part of so many to find “common ground,” or negotiate a
“consensus,” or celebrate “communitarian” impulses, or even work on behalf of
peace and progress. The intent of the M*M</FONT><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"
size=1><SUP> </SUP></FONT><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Project is not to duplicate
or compete with these problem resolution processes. Rather, it intends to offer
them new and deeper insights, a new set of tools that have been field-tested
literally around the world, and a fresh perspective on how to mobilize the
necessary resources to create a better world. Further, it will demonstrate how
all of the positive initiatives the foundations, think tanks, institutes,
associations, government and private entities, religious and educational groups
and others can be integrated, aligned, and synergized to have maximum
impact so more gets done, for more people, using lower costs and fewer
resources.<BR> <BR>In short, the complexity levels and global demands
within our 21</FONT><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=1><SUP>st</SUP></FONT><FONT
face="Comic Sans MS"> Century problems and conditions of human existence have
out-stripped our collective capacities to deal with them. When this
happens to bacteria colonies and virus clusters, they recalibrate their
informational and instructional codes to outsmart, outmaneuver, and outperform
their external threats. So must we.<BR><BR>Here are some practical
examples:<BR><BR>*In spite of so many genuine efforts at closing the
developmental gaps between the prosperous and poor on the planet, many think the
gulfs are actually getting wider. Rather than get to the core of the problem,
the issues are fought out in street battles at meetings of the World Trade
Organization, World Bank, and the European Union, and many are fearing serious
disruptions in the upcoming Winter Olympics in Utah.<BR>WHY?<BR><BR>*We continue
to be plagued by racial and ethnic divides at a time when many think we should
have outgrown these artificial and demeaning stereotypes based on skin
pigmentation and places of origin. Racial cards continue to exist in political
decks and are played for self-serving and divisive
reasons.<BR>WHY?<BR><BR>*Historical explosive conflicts in the Middle East, the
Balkans, Northern Ireland, much of the African subcontinent, and Indonesia
threaten to break out of their narrow confines to engage larger combatants in
the destructive<BR>violence. Attempts at long-term peacemaking, while noble and
useful, appear to fall short as the “hot spots” flare up with every thrown rock,
exploded bomb, act of martyrdom, or "strategic"
assassination.<BR>WHY?</FONT><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=5> <BR></FONT><FONT
face="Comic Sans MS">*Our materialistic accomplishments and technological
wizardry have had the sweet-sour effect of raising standards of living while
endangering our fragile habitats. Our often frantic search for sustainability
and balance leads to feelings of dismay and betrayal on the part of many who
sense that life itself is under serious threat.<BR>WHY?<BR><BR>* HIV-AIDS,
especially in sub-Saharan Africa, is finally recognized as pandemic after many
years of warnings about its potential dire consequences. Yet, the global efforts
to stem the tide and deal with the symptoms of the disease have been erratic,
political, fragmented, selfish and inept. These efforts continue to fail, in
spite of the huge expenditure of funds and claims of commitment, because they do
not address the primary decision-making systems that drive the plague. Alas, as
the virus is now spreading across China and other Asian countries at the same
time that individual assertiveness is growing, one can sense a major global
disaster just ahead. The world of microbes might just be smarter than we
humans are.<BR>WHY?<BR><BR>No doubt you can add to the litany of issues that
confront us daily. Because we have become so interdependent, these issues play
through our human institutions at superfast speeds. As long as our efforts are
competitive, piecemeal, fragmented, cosmetic, short-term, ad hoc, and
superficial, we will remain victim to the repetitive cycles of fear, anger,
deprivation, and conflict.<BR><BR>We can do better than this, but
how?<BR><BR>Large-scale systems and situations requires large-scale thinking
with large- scale systemics, strategics, and tactics. <BR><BR>The M*M Project is
designed to provide<B> </B>a gateway into the emerging and critical large-scale
world where complexity, rapid change, sudden wild cards, and quantum leaps are
the order of the day.<BR><BR>M*M will be co-sponsored by the Ken Wilber Integral
Institute Worldwide, the Arlington Institute (Virginia, USA) and the Adizes
Graduate School (Santa Barbara, California) .<BR><BR>The dates for M*M are
Sunday, October 28-30, 2001 in Boulder, Colorado and December 14-16, 2002 in
Washington, DC. In Boulder, the program starts at 5:00 PM on Sunday and
concludes the following Tuesday at 5:00 PM. <BR><BR>A simulation more than a
formal workshop or seminar, the M*M Project includes a new Spiral Dynamics
Scenario program, to be designed and implemented by John Petersen of AI.
Participants will work through a specific case-study in large-scale
systems whether a community-wide initiative, transformation of a large
corporation or school system, major changes in conflicts within a complex
culture, or even profound shifts in an entire society. In addition to the
simulation/scenario activity, participants will be introduced to such concepts
as vMemetic Codes and their emergence; the design of Vital Sign Monitors using
GIS technology<BR>to “measure” and “monitor” large-scale systems, as well as a
number of conceptual models calibrated to wrap around or overlay onto complex
situations.<BR><BR>Alan “Tex” Harris, a thirty-five-year veteran of the US State
Department, will be the invited guest at both sessions because of his
distinguished record in “second track” diplomacy, major conflict and crisis
management, and a wide range of other competencies. The State Department has
named an annual award after him: ”The Harris Award for Constructive Dissent.”
During his career, Tex held posts-of-duty literally all over the world, and
served two terms as President of the American Foreign Services
Association.<BR><BR>Other members of the Integral Institute and senior Spiral
Dynamics staff will be involved in the various aspects of the project. The cost
will be $750 which will include all materials and refreshments. The M*M
Project event also counts as a Spiral Dynamics/Integral Technologies experience
in the certification
track.<BR></FONT><B>=======================================================<BR><FONT
face="Comic Sans MS" size=2>Contact Information:<BR><BR>Dr. Don Beck</B>,
National Values Center/The Spiral Dynamics Group. Box 797, Denton, TX 76202.
Tel: 940.383.1209 or 940.300.6363. </FONT><FONT color=#0000ff
face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><U>drbeck@attglobal.net</U></FONT><FONT
face="Comic Sans MS" size=2> or </FONT><FONT color=#0000ff face="Comic Sans MS"
size=2><U>DEB@spiraldynamics.com</U></FONT><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"
size=2>. </FONT><A href="http://www.spiraldynamics.net/"
eudora="autourl"><FONT color=#0000ff face="Comic Sans MS"
size=2><U>www.spiraldynamics.net</A></U></FONT><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"
size=2>, .com and </FONT><A href="http://www.globalvaluesnetwork.com/"
eudora="autourl"><FONT color=#0000ff face="Comic Sans MS"
size=2><U>www.globalvaluesnetwork.com</A><BR><BR></U></FONT><FONT
face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><B>Petra Pieterse</B>, The Spiral Dynamics Group,
6211 W. NW. Hwy., Suite G610, Dallas, TX. Tel: 214.365.0390 or
214.395.0340. </FONT><FONT color=#0000ff face="Comic Sans MS"
size=2><U>petra@spiraldynamics.net</U></FONT><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2>.
</FONT><A href="http://www.spiraldynamics.net/" eudora="autourl"><FONT
color=#0000ff face="Comic Sans MS"
size=2><U>www.spiraldynamics.net</A></U></FONT><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"
size=2>, .com and </FONT><A href="http://www.globalvaluesnetwork.com/"
eudora="autourl"><FONT color=#0000ff face="Comic Sans MS"
size=2><U>www.globalvaluesnetwork.com</A><BR></U></FONT><B>=======================================================<BR><BR><FONT
size=4>OTHER SPIRAL DYNAMICS TRAINING EVENTS <BR>AND NOTEWORTHY WORKSHOPS
<BR><BR><BR></FONT><I>September 15- October 7, 2001</I></B>
<U>SPIRALS OVER OZ AND SINGAPORE</U> <BR>Spiral Dynamics/Integral Technologies
Level One. In conjunction with Spiral Dynamics Asia-Pacific and the Australian
Institute of Management. For details, venues, specific dates and
registration, contact Evan Flower at <FONT
color=#0000ff><U>eflower@bigpond.net.au<BR><BR></U></FONT><B><I>November
19-21</I></B> <U>SPIRALS OVER THE
NETHERLANDS</U>: <BR>A three-day event on Societal Innovation, Sustainable
Development and Societal Well-Being A Workshop for National Leadership.
Contact Alida de Jong, Zin in Werk, Boxtelseweg 58, PObox 123, 5260 AC
Vught Tel. 073-6588000 <FONT
color=#0000ff><U>a.j.dejong@wxs.nl<BR><BR></U></FONT><B><I>November
23-25</I></B> <U>SPIRALS OVER THE BAVARIAN
ALPS</U> <BR>Spiral Dynamics/Integral Technologies Level One. Augsburg,
Germany. Contact Leland Johnson at <FONT
color=#0000ff><U>LivingNetz@aol.com<BR></U></FONT>
<X-TAB> </X-TAB><X-TAB> </X-TAB>
<X-TAB> </X-TAB><X-TAB> </X-TAB>
<BR><B><I>December 14-16</I>
</B><U>SPIRALS OVER THE POTOMAC</U> <BR>Spiral Dynamics/Integral Technologies
Level Two. Washington, DC. <I>See Macro*Memetics Project
above</I>.<BR><BR><B><I>January 18-20,
2002</I></B>
<U>SPIRALS OVER THE GOLDEN GATE<BR></U>Spiral Dynamics/Integral Technologies
Level One. San Francisco, CA <BR><BR><B><I>February
1-8</I></B>
<U>SPIRALS OVER BRITANNIA<BR></U>February 1-3: Spiral Dynamics/Integral
Technologies Level One. February 5-6: Two-day SDi-II and Confab. February
7-8: Integral Education Workshop. For more information and registration,
contact Christopher Cooke at 01924 270786 or <FONT
color=#0000ff><U>cookie@tusk.demon.co.uk<BR><BR></U></FONT><B><I>May 21-26
</I></B>
<U>SPIRALS OVER TEXAS<BR></U>May 21-23: Spiral Dynamics/Integral
Technologies Level Ones. May 24-26: Two-day SDi-II and Confab. Dallas,
TX.<BR><BR>===================================================================================<BR><BR><BR><BR></BODY></HTML>