O Zone October 2016
Will Schutz, one of the influencers of the work of Oasis, saw three key phases for relationship. For him it starts with belonging, before shifting to questions of power and control, and then onto being truly open to others.
OASIS & CORONAVIRUS
Blog and News
Latest news, blog posts and articles written by Oasis co-directors and associates. Topics include peer working, collaboration, leadership, organisational development, resilience and wellbeing.
Join us on world values day to recognise and celebrate what you hold dear
Some of the known constants in our lives are the air we breathe, our beating hearts and that change is never ending. Alongside these are those golden nuggets, the things that matter to us in our lives, what we believe and hold dear, our VALUES.
Common Good, Common Ground
The theme of this year's gathering of the partners of the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative is 'Common Good, Common Ground'.
Achieving the seemingly impossible
To conclude our recent five-day programme in the Republic of Georgia we did an exercise where a group sits down without using chairs. You may have been part of this yourself. Forming a tight circle, each person sits on the knees of the person behind. Through collective effort, the seemingly impossible is achieved. It’s a lot of fun – often causing surprise and hilarity in equal measures.
O Zone September 2016
Change is a constant in our lives, whether it's an appointment falling through at the last minute or a major life upheaval. It can be uncalled for, or something we plan for and welcome.
What’s my relationship to change?
Whilst it is true that change is a constant, how often do we give attention to what capacity we have available, or our ability or capability to deal with the consequences of change? What's our relationship to change? What levels of skill might be required for us to navigate the consequences of meeting the demands of that change?
Surviving and thriving through change
Every day we face change: be it a simple change in the weather, our plans for the day or what choices we make about the food we eat. It’s fair to say that we all have a different way of dealing with change. Mostly we deal well with the comings and goings in life and are fine with the small changes we see and make every day.
In memory of Michael Scott
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Michael Scott. Here Nick Ellerby shares his thoughts on Michael’s life and role in the development of Oasis.
O Zone: June & July 2016
It's hard to believe that its nearly August and Summer will soon be over, especially with the current heat wave!
Being Less Lost in an Unpredictable World
Is it just us or does it seem that every day there is something else that casts a doubt on whether anyone grasps what is really happening, and what will happen next?