Project Manager and Organisational Development Consultant

Appreciative Development Limited

Workshop

In many ways the words education and change are synergistic. This workshop will be based on the axiom that change starts the moment we ask a question. It is generally accepted that the use of reflection is a powerful tool when attempting to bring about change in both our professional development and as part of the process of education itself. In this context the word reflection generally implies that we question our feelings about our experiences in a way that gives us insight into those things which contribute to them. All forms of meaningful change, individual, small group and institutional, can benefit by asking 'the right’ questions. Fortunately developing the right questions for any particular situation is relatively straightforward if a set of key principles are followed. In this workshop the art of developing questions which enable a real change to take place will be explored.  The techniques will cover a variety of educational and organisational contexts and so the workshop will be relevant to teachers, students, administrators and managers. It won’t be dry and boring theory, it will be practical, fun and inspiring.

Maurice Moore has over twenty five years experience in tertiary education as a lecturer, academic researcher, administrator and staff developer. He believes that by raising our competence in dealing with the challenges of change we will amaze ourselves at what we can achieve. Maurice has used technology in education since 1986, was eCampus Manager at UCOL for 6 years and a Flexible Learning Leader (2005-06) in New Zealand. He now works independently in project management and organisational development, generally in the tertiary sector.

Everybody! We all have areas of our lives we would like to change. These techniques can be applied in any context be it personal or professional.