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Papers by Don Dunoon
The objectives of New South Wales surveys have been to monitor the nature and extent of alcohol a... more The objectives of New South Wales surveys have been to monitor the nature and extent of alcohol and other drug use, and to provide data from which the need for social policy and educational initiatives could be determined and the effect of such initiatives evaluated. In addition, an attempt was made in 1983 to standardise the measurement procedure so that comparisons could be drawn with other major drug surveys in the United States of America (Johnston et al, 1982) and Canada (Smart et al, 1980 - see Other References below). The drugs examined in this survey were alcohol, tobacco, analgesics, solvents and aerosols, marijuana, sedatives, hallucinogens, narcotics and stimulants. The use of solvents and aerosols was included for the first time in a New South Wales survey because of widespread concern about abuse of these substances. Background variables include sex, age, year at school, main language spoken at home, and household composition.
This will be a highly interactive session in which participants gain experience in applying three... more This will be a highly interactive session in which participants gain experience in applying three practices Working from Observation, Attributing Reasonableness, and Speaking with Authenticity (OBREAU) to support conversations for change on tough issues. We will begin with discussion of a scenario applicable to leadership educators and use the scenario to introduce and illustrate the practices of the OBREAU Tripod. Then, participants will apply the practices to personal leadership-related challenges they face and discuss the results in small groups. Large group discussion will explore implications, opportunities and challenges for leadership action. Participants will gain through exposure to a framework they can utilize for more mindful, creative and deep-reaching engagement with others on virtually any tough issue.
International Journal of Public Leadership, 2016
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review and critique three conventional assumptions about ... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review and critique three conventional assumptions about leadership and put forward an alternative framing, with leadership presented as a distinct form of intervention in particular moments to management. The paper also presents a structure for supporting leadership action by individuals and groups as an alternate to management action, which is seen as the dominant form. Design/methodology/approach Reflects an elaboration and distillation of concepts developed by the author since an earlier paper on essentially the same topic, drawing on his 20-plus years’ experience as a leadership developer. Findings Although not an empirical account, the paper seeks to demonstrate how, when conventional but infrequently challenged assumptions about leadership are “peeled back”, a new way of understanding leadership, especially in connection with management, is revealed. Research limitations/implications Suggestions are offered as to how the concepts and to...
Training & Development, Jun 1, 2012
The term 'leadership communication' tends to imply a leader out the front, communicating ... more The term 'leadership communication' tends to imply a leader out the front, communicating their vision to inspire and enthuse others. The accent is on influence and persuasion, on sharing the vision to enlist others in its achievement. Yet adding the term 'mindful' gives leadership communication a somewhat different flavour.
A challenge for those of us who want to exercise leadership is to step beyond the obvious, to dis... more A challenge for those of us who want to exercise leadership is to step beyond the obvious, to discern more broadly and keenly the factors bearing on an issue, to be more receptive to divergent perspectives and novel information, and to be more mindful. To be mindful is not simply to be a thoughtful, open-minded individual. Most of us think we are generally observant, open, and receptive to new information and ideas; but how true is this in specific instances? How attentive are we to what others are communicating? How well can we discern what is novel and unique in particular circumstances? To what degree are we alert to the perceptual filters, mindsets, and experiences we bring to the problems with which we deal? In our interactions with others, how adept are we in communicating so as to foster mutual understanding and learning?
Messy - contentious - issues are everywhere in organisations. These issues appear differently to ... more Messy - contentious - issues are everywhere in organisations. These issues appear differently to the players involved. There's no consensus as to what the problem is and no single way forward. Emotions can run strongly, although they are often masked as people strive to appear positive and onboard. Depending on your perspective, such issues can concern, for instance, stuck-change efforts; teamwork difficulties; performance shortfalls; silo behaviour; turf battles; problems to do with engagement, diversity, fairness, priorities, and directions...
Australian Journal of Public Administration, 2002
Leadership and management are best thought of as a matter of competencies. Or are they? The paper... more Leadership and management are best thought of as a matter of competencies. Or are they? The paper challenges the current orthodoxy in Australia on this question, and suggests that leadership and management need to be regarded as reflecting opposing values. The paper also distinguishes between charismatic and collective forms of leadership, and proposes the latter as likely to be of greater value in a public sector context. A challenge for public sector organisations is how to strike and maintain a suitable balance between management for ongoing operations and leadership for deep-reaching change. Strategies for developing collective leadership capability are suggested.
The objectives of New South Wales surveys have been to monitor the nature and extent of alcohol a... more The objectives of New South Wales surveys have been to monitor the nature and extent of alcohol and other drug use, and to provide data from which the need for social policy and educational initiatives could be determined and the effect of such initiatives evaluated. In addition, an attempt was made in 1983 to standardise the measurement procedure so that comparisons could be drawn with other major drug surveys in the United States of America (Johnston et al, 1982) and Canada (Smart et al, 1980 - see Other References below). The drugs examined in this survey were alcohol, tobacco, analgesics, solvents and aerosols, marijuana, sedatives, hallucinogens, narcotics and stimulants. The use of solvents and aerosols was included for the first time in a New South Wales survey because of widespread concern about abuse of these substances. Background variables include sex, age, year at school, main language spoken at home, and household composition.
This will be a highly interactive session in which participants gain experience in applying three... more This will be a highly interactive session in which participants gain experience in applying three practices Working from Observation, Attributing Reasonableness, and Speaking with Authenticity (OBREAU) to support conversations for change on tough issues. We will begin with discussion of a scenario applicable to leadership educators and use the scenario to introduce and illustrate the practices of the OBREAU Tripod. Then, participants will apply the practices to personal leadership-related challenges they face and discuss the results in small groups. Large group discussion will explore implications, opportunities and challenges for leadership action. Participants will gain through exposure to a framework they can utilize for more mindful, creative and deep-reaching engagement with others on virtually any tough issue.
International Journal of Public Leadership, 2016
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review and critique three conventional assumptions about ... more Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review and critique three conventional assumptions about leadership and put forward an alternative framing, with leadership presented as a distinct form of intervention in particular moments to management. The paper also presents a structure for supporting leadership action by individuals and groups as an alternate to management action, which is seen as the dominant form. Design/methodology/approach Reflects an elaboration and distillation of concepts developed by the author since an earlier paper on essentially the same topic, drawing on his 20-plus years’ experience as a leadership developer. Findings Although not an empirical account, the paper seeks to demonstrate how, when conventional but infrequently challenged assumptions about leadership are “peeled back”, a new way of understanding leadership, especially in connection with management, is revealed. Research limitations/implications Suggestions are offered as to how the concepts and to...
Training & Development, Jun 1, 2012
The term 'leadership communication' tends to imply a leader out the front, communicating ... more The term 'leadership communication' tends to imply a leader out the front, communicating their vision to inspire and enthuse others. The accent is on influence and persuasion, on sharing the vision to enlist others in its achievement. Yet adding the term 'mindful' gives leadership communication a somewhat different flavour.
A challenge for those of us who want to exercise leadership is to step beyond the obvious, to dis... more A challenge for those of us who want to exercise leadership is to step beyond the obvious, to discern more broadly and keenly the factors bearing on an issue, to be more receptive to divergent perspectives and novel information, and to be more mindful. To be mindful is not simply to be a thoughtful, open-minded individual. Most of us think we are generally observant, open, and receptive to new information and ideas; but how true is this in specific instances? How attentive are we to what others are communicating? How well can we discern what is novel and unique in particular circumstances? To what degree are we alert to the perceptual filters, mindsets, and experiences we bring to the problems with which we deal? In our interactions with others, how adept are we in communicating so as to foster mutual understanding and learning?
Messy - contentious - issues are everywhere in organisations. These issues appear differently to ... more Messy - contentious - issues are everywhere in organisations. These issues appear differently to the players involved. There's no consensus as to what the problem is and no single way forward. Emotions can run strongly, although they are often masked as people strive to appear positive and onboard. Depending on your perspective, such issues can concern, for instance, stuck-change efforts; teamwork difficulties; performance shortfalls; silo behaviour; turf battles; problems to do with engagement, diversity, fairness, priorities, and directions...
Australian Journal of Public Administration, 2002
Leadership and management are best thought of as a matter of competencies. Or are they? The paper... more Leadership and management are best thought of as a matter of competencies. Or are they? The paper challenges the current orthodoxy in Australia on this question, and suggests that leadership and management need to be regarded as reflecting opposing values. The paper also distinguishes between charismatic and collective forms of leadership, and proposes the latter as likely to be of greater value in a public sector context. A challenge for public sector organisations is how to strike and maintain a suitable balance between management for ongoing operations and leadership for deep-reaching change. Strategies for developing collective leadership capability are suggested.