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Sustaining Leadership
Leadership Circles

Sustaining Leadership

Through the creation of Sustaining Leadership groups, Leadership Circles,
participants develop a forum for ongoing, long-term discussion
of leadership concepts and practical application, while enjoying
essential but too-rare peer support.
Peter M. Senge, The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization

The journey of the leader generally begins with solid technical skills and a proclivity toward management. Increasingly, the human and conceptual skills of the leader are engaged. Over time, experience, coaching, and classroom training provide opportunities to enhance the skills of the emerging leader.

Pushed up the organizational ladder and challenged by management, peers, and subordinates alike, the leader faces varied and complex demands from within the organization. External threats - both individual and corporate - increase pressure on the leader. At the same time, professional support opportunities wane at the heights of the organizational ladder.

Through the creation of Sustaining Leadership groups, Leadership Circles, participants develop a forum for ongoing, long-term discussion of leadership concepts and practical application, while enjoying essential but too-rare peer support. Facilitated for structure and support, the group builds primarily upon the shared skill, experience, and wisdom of the participants.

Enveloped by a growing trust, the group shares problem solving as individual members present workplace challenges and potential solutions. Assumptions are revealed in the pursuit of personal growth and learning.

A suggested basis for the ongoing Sustaining Leadership groups, Leadership Circles, is Peter Senge's The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of the Learning Organization, a management text distinguished by the personal nature of the disciplines and, therefore, ideal fodder for ongoing authenticity, credibility, and personal growth for leaders.

Given the unique needs of a specific Leadership Circle, particular texts or materials will be recommended.


We would be pleased to meet with you to discuss particular challenges or opportunities, tailoring TerraSys Consulting services and support to meet those specific needs.

Leadership Circle participants define both
form as well as content.

  • A decision about the meeting cycle (typically, once per month), meeting duration, and meeting locations.
  • Preference regarding group size (with 12 participants or fewer recommended).
  • Initial and ongoing discussion to identify and observe …
      … confidentiality agreements
      … expectations for participation
      … expectations for attendance
      … definition of structure (e.g., role of facilitator, opening and closing activities)
      … commitment to advocacy and inquiry
      … treatment of assumptions
      … understanding regarding hierarchy
      … preference for open or closed group (i.e., to additional members over time)
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