Jiu Jitsu Persuasion: Talk with people lower on the spiral by identifying shadow & using an Integral approach
Facilitated by Christine A Baser, R.N., Ph.D. and Sandra Brim, Ph.D.
The Holidays are approaching and some of us anticipate the warmth of gathering with family and friends. Some of us anticipate “hot button” discussions and swallowing anger along with turkey. There are effective methods for dealing with the resistance of people who cannot take a different perspective and disparage opposing ideas. Jiu Jitsu Persuasion*. We will discuss and experience the art of persuasion in a manner very different from head-on debate or lecturing. Get ready for your discussions about climate change with science-denier Uncle Joe. Have an effect on Aunt Mary, who hasn’t changed her mind since 1962. Be prepared to leverage your message, jiu jitsu-style. Hornsey, M. J. & Fielding, K. S. (2017). Attitude Roots and Jiu Jitsu Persuasion: Understanding and Overcoming the Motivated Rejection of Science. American Psychologist. 5, 459-473.
In February, 2017 San Diego Integral began the Focused Integral Group Discussion (FIGD) which is a meta-structuring format where we briefly switch into an agreed upon process to optimally utilize the We-Space. The objective of FIGD is to collectively feel deeper into any topic and promote a causal state experience where we briefly switch from a collective I to a collective we. A Focused Integral Group process is “running in the background” until a salient moment rises that we want to explore. This may be derived from a presentation, a poignant comment by a member, a poem…whatever has resonance and can be horizontally expanded by the collective. This moment is identified by the “moderator” who helps maintain focus.
FIGD have three parts. It begins with a formal focus, followed by commentary on the process and then a discussion. Each segment lasts for 3-8 minutes. We have committed to a minimal of three FIGD per meeting. We have found that the intensity of these collective focused moments have increased with experience and skill and seem to delightfully persist throughout the three phases. This is very much an experimental process we have been Improving upon after each meeting.
As previously mentioned FIGD was initially described for the February, 2017. The sequential evolution of FIGD can be seen in the PAGES tab above. New or returning members are encouraged to read these brief papers in preparation for participation. Updates have followed each SDI meeting.
SDI is committed to the creative advance into novelty.
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