213 - Unleashing Autonomy: Facilitating Self-Organising Systems with Bob Dick

What happens to a group when there is no leader, no subordinates, and no sense of hierarchy at all? Bob Dick believes this is the optimal approach to group structures — to be self-organised, not instructed or commanded.Quite how we can consistently achieve this is another question; one that Bob has been experimenting with for as long as he can remember.Bob has rich experience in creating self-organising groups, facilitating their development, and knowing what not to do. Find out about:Why control — in all directions — is uncomfortable for BobWhat happens when we remove the hierarchy from group settingsHow to initially facilitate a group to then adopt a self-organising systemHow Bob separates facilitators along a spectrum from sceptic to mysticsWhat a self-organising group — the Australasian Facilitator Network — looks like in real life and how it operatesWhy the path to self-organising starts with honesty, empathy, and storytellingDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.LinksLearn more about the AFN, the Australian Facilitators Network.Connect to Bob:On LinkedInSupport the Show.**Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.**If you're inspired by our podcast and crave similar conversations, consider joining Dr Myriam Hadnes' NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Community. **If you're keen to master the art of facilitation, discover our expert-led live, online Facilitation Courses at the NDB Academy. **If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.