Developing OUrselves for Complexity

October 2025 Team and LEadership Development Session

PROGRAM MATERIALS

• Slides

• Case Analysis Tool

• Case Consultation Guide

• Leadership Circle Profile Worksheet 1: Reflection

• Leadership Circle Profile Worksheet 2: Finding Your Focus for Change

CONTENT RESOURCES

Adaptive Leadership

• “The Theory Behind the Practice,” excerpted from The Practice of Adaptive Leadership by Ronald Heifetz, Alexander Grashow, and Marty Linsky (2009). This is a 5-page summary of some key ideas from the framework.

• Excerpt from “Leadership on the Line” (book) by Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky. These short chapters are focused on managing heat/disequilibrium.

• “Leadership Is an Activity” (blog post) by KONU

• “Leading With and Without Authority” (blog post) by KONU

Leadership Circle Profile

• Questions Related to Each Dimension

• Interpretation Manual

INVITATIONS

“Where do I start?”

• Balcony Reflection Practices (handout) – this offers some ideas for how to initiate/facilitate “balcony moments” in your day-to-day collaborations and meetings

• Strategies for Managing the Heat (slide) – this image includes some moves you could make to lower heat for stakeholders in panic, and raise heat for stakeholders in comfort

“How can I stay connected with KONU?”

• Join us for an upcoming open enrollment session (including one on self-care on November 12th!) – use the code LEAD2025 at checkout to waive the fee

• Follow on KONU on LinkedIn for articles, resources, and program updates

• Subscribe to the On the Balcony Podcast, for new conversations with leadership practitioners and adaptive thinkers.