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Trauma-Informed Leadership with Thomas Hübl
Recently we had the pleasure of hosting Thomas Hübl in a deep and insightful workshop on Trauma-Informed approaches to Leadership. In this, Thomas shared how to build skills that can be applied in the everyday work experience, and how people and organizations can grow...
A Theological Model for Organizations
Amidst the intricate tapestry of organizational life, pastoral leaders and administrators frequently find themselves entangled in the daily whirlwind, at times losing sight of the broader canvas that envelops their institutions. While many business models provide...
Book “Communal Discernment Approach to Pastoral Planning” by Christina Kheng
In the midst of a rapidly changing world filled with both challenges and opportunities, it becomes imperative for us to embark on a journey of deep listening, contemplation, and communal discernment. The Spirit of God beckons us to see the signs of the times and...
Notes on Synodality by Francisco José Ruiz SJ
A couple of more encompassing reflections on synodality are worthwhile. The first reflection is more anthropological; the second is more theological 1. A new collective subject Outside the Church In many ways and with regard to many events, my impression is that we...
Synod on Synodality – 1st Universal Session
On October 4th, in commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis, the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops commenced its proceedings with a solemn Celebration of the Eucharist. Prior to this significant event, the participants had undergone a three-day...
Formation for new bishops on “Discerning Leadership in Times of Crisis”
Each year, hundreds of new bishops are invited to Rome to participate in orientations organized by the Congregation of Bishops and the Dicastery of Evangelization. The purpose of these orientations is to introduce these newly appointed bishops to the reality of their...
Serving and Leading – Formation for Leaders in Rome
During the months of June and July, the first module of the Roman Discerning Leadership Program was held in Italian, English and Spanish. It is already the 5th edition of the program for leaders of religious congregations and Vatican Dicasteries organized in Rome....
Supporting Organizational Transformation with the DL Alumni in Rome
On Saturday, June 24th, a group of DL alumni from various religious and lay organizations as well as 4 Vatican congregations/secretariats, gathered with the Discerning Leadership team at Villa Aurelia for an in-person alumni reunion. The intention of the gathering was...
Fostering Organizational Transformation and Regeneration
The recent conclusion of the Module Three pilot course in Santa Severa, April 2023 was a significant milestone for the Discerning Leadership (DL) Program. Building on the previous DL formations, this Third Module formation aimed to cultivate Discerning Leadership...
Testimony – Learning to become a synodal leader
How can one lead in times of crisis? What characteristics does a leader need to have in order to face volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous situations? How can a leader transform a crisis moment into one that speaks of hope, grace, and light? How can one lead a...
Fr. Giacomo Costa SJ did studies in philosophy and theology, and he also obtained a master's degree in Political and Moral Sociology at the EHESS in Paris.
He is the responsible for Formation at the Society of Jesus.
Prof. Rafael Luciani received his licentiate and doctorate in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and a degree in educational sciences with a philosophical orientation from the Universidad Católica "Andrés Bello" in Caracas (Venezuela). He also studied philosophy at the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome and did post-doctoral work at the Julius Maximilians Universität in Würzburg (Germany).
Nathalie Becquart serves as Undersecretary of the Secretariat of the Synod of the Bishops since March 2021.
Robert J. Bies (Ph.D., Stanford University) is Professor of Management and Founder of the Executive Master’s in Leadership Program at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. In addition, Dr. Bies is a co-author of the book, Getting Even: The Truth About Workplace Revenge—And How to Stop It.
Professor Bies’s current research focuses on leadership, the delivery of bad news, organizational justice, and revenge and forgiveness in the workplace.