Transduction — leading transformation — Issue #139
My weekly posts
More and more, things just happen
Once you notice language that hides responsibility, you can’t unsee it. Obfuscatory de-agentification is everywhere. For instance, “Three people died in a car accident” omits the driver’s role, unlike “A driver caused an accident that killed three people.” Phrases like “Ten civilians were killed in an airstrike” obscure the country or group responsible. This language, often unintentional, reflects biases and reduces accountability. Statements like “Funding was cut” or “Jobs are lost” make actions seem like fate. Recognizing these patterns changes how we perceive events. Let’s call it out and hold responsible parties accountable. What examples have you noticed? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_once-you-start-to-see-language-that-hides-activity-7219226016265711616-8G7j
Courses and events
National Commissioning Academy
Join us on the national Commissioning Academy this autumn, hosted by Royal Borough of Greenwich https://www.publicservicetransformation.org/2024/02/new-academy-announced-a-new-national-commissioning-academy-based-in-london-launching-this-summer/
Contract management development
Joint us this Autumn for a virtual only development programme! https://bit.ly/ContractManagement2024
Outcomes-based commissioning: a ten step introduction
Join us this Autumn for a virtual introduction to commissioning. https://bit.ly/10stepIntroduction8
Navigating the Now: A Guide to Recognizing What Is Going On — A 3-Day In-Person General Semantics Seminar, July 25–27, 2024, London
[Some discounted tickets may be available — email benjamin.taylor@redquadrant.com if you are interested] https://stream.syscoi.com/2024/05/30/navigating-the-now-a-guide-to-recognizing-what-is-going-on-a-3-day-in-person-general-semantics-seminar-july-25-27-2024-london/
Things I shared on socials
Nestflix
How to avoid death by group feedback — the new and improved version
Systems thinking practice: Competency Framework & Professional Qualification | SCiO
https://www.systemspractice.org/page/scio-competency-framework-professional-qualification
