Take an English-based nonsense word generator, enter its output into ChatGPT, and invite the Ai to create definitions for the nonsense words and we might actually be able to finally make English as expressive as German!
Here are 20 imaginary words with definitions provided by ChatGPT:
- Foreseng: (verb) To predict or foresee an event or outcome.
- Ramboad: (noun) A type of plant with thick, fleshy stems and leaves used for nourishment and medicine.
- Pacitabspaw: (adjective) Describing a calm, peaceful, and serene environment or atmosphere.
- Biliters: (noun) Small, round objects made of metal, glass or plastic used for decoration or as symbols of good luck.
- Tremplundie: (verb) To shake or quiver intensely, often in reference to an object or structure.
- Sporhotter: (noun) A device or apparatus used for generating and distributing heat or warmth.
- Foursts: (noun) A dense, forested area or wooded land.
- Prologradiffix: (verb) To modify, alter or change the progress of an ongoing event or process.
- Calinewba: (noun) A plant with large, fragrant flowers used in perfumes and aromatherapy.
- Clobvidutic: (adjective) Describing something as dense, compact and heavy.
- Sepates: (verb) To divide or separate into distinct parts or entities.
- Callivitner: (noun) An individual with a calm and composed demeanor, often associated with wisdom and serenity.
- Perginstants: (noun) Small, persistent pieces or remnants that remain after a larger entity has diminished.
- Buentively: (adverb) In a manner that is active, energetic, and productive.
- Croidsidi: (noun) A type of animal known for its agility, speed and grace.
- Fulcully: (adjective) Describing something as full and abundant, often in reference to material possessions or resources.
- Adroman: (noun) A person who excels at and enjoys public speaking, storytelling or performing.
- Antlesely: (adverb) In a manner that is slow, careful and deliberate.
- Piectidyei: (noun) A small, decorative item or trinket, often made of precious metal or gemstone.
- Slocopridders: (noun) A type of machine or device used for cutting or slicing objects or materials.
Happy Friday!
Our latest iteration of Working with Complexity Inside & Out” is open for registration. The program will run online from April 13 – June 15, 2023 on Thursday afternoons, North America Pacific time.
For the past couple of decades, my partner Caitlin Frost and I have been helping individuals, organizations and communities become more responsive to the complexity that they face as times and contexts change around them. We do this through a variety of tools and supports including
- personal and group coaching so individuals can become more resourceful in uncertainty and ambiguity;
- Participatory dialogue to create the conditions for groups to make sense of their situations and develop creative and emergent responses to the challenges they face;
- Longer-term strategic capacity building that helps them work with influence so that these organizations can dance with the complex environments in which they are working.
In the course of this work we have been on a learning journey through bodies of work that include:
- Complexity-informed practice through the work of Dave Snowden, Glenda Eoyang, Cynthia Kurtz, Dee Hock and others who have pioneered the field of complexity in human systems.
- Approaches to participatory dialogue and leadership as developed by the Art of Hosting community and the communities of practice associated with complexity-informed facilitation methods such as Open Space, World Cafe, LIberating Structures and many more, where the emphasis is on creating a dialogic container and working with self-organization and emergence.
- Approaches to leadership capacity development rooted in neuroscience, mindfulness, and practical awareness tools such as The Work of Byron Katie that help us to look at and work with our minds as complex systems in their own right, requiring complexity-based tools to work with the stories and patterns that prevent us from actively and creatively engaging with complexity.
And over the past few decades Caitlin and I have developed an approach to our work which uses and builds on the work of these folks and also has developed some original tools to complement these approaches. All of this is offered in a nine week, cohort-based learning program called Working Complexity Inside & Out and registration for our 2023 spring dates, April 13-June 15, is open now.
The origin story of this program comes from Caitlin and I tracking eight key characteristics of complexity pictured above that show up in every context in which we work, from our individual lives to that large systems of our cultures and societies. In the program we introduce you to ten foundational practices to addressing and working with complexity, no matter at which scale you are working and we introduce you to theory, tools, and practices that are intended to spur on your journey in working well with complex challenges at every level.
We really love this program. It has been a fantastic way to combine our life’s work together, and no matter your level of experience, you will learn new tools, find some new rabbit holes to go down and be able to bring grounded challenges and problems you are working on into a supportive learning environment.
Much more information is available on the registration page. Please be in touch with any questions. We look forward to welcoming you into the cohort.
The Paul Klee Centre in Bern, Switzerland. An amazing room, even though it lacked natural light.
Many of my meetings involve being in both a circle configuration and gathered around small tables. It is possible to move table in and out, but for most meetings (and full day or more workshops) these room requirements will be ideal:
- The formula for an ideal room size is 100 square feet per person or 10 square meters per person. the more square the room the better. This allows us to set up a circle and a cafe space. If we are only doing one process (a world cafe OR an Open Space), then we can go with 75 square feet or 7.5 square meters per person. But more room is always better, especially in pandemic times.
- Good air filtration is important.
- Natural light is ideal. Windows on two sides of the room with empty walls on the other two sides is perfect.
- Room set up is a circle of chairs in one half of the room and a cafe space in the other side. The tables in the cafe space should be ideally 3×3 feet or 1×1 meter with four chairs around them. For a group of 40 people, we need 10 tables. Square tables work best. if squares aren’t available, 6 foot (2 meter) long rectangular tables work well too, and we can get 6 people around them if need be. Round conference tables are not helpful as people are too far apart and it increases the noise in a room.
- It is ideal to be able to tape posters on the wall using painter’s tape.
- Projection optional but useful.
- For groups larger than 40, and depending on the acoustics, a handheld microphone is helpful. I always assume there are folks in the room with hearing issues. 30-40 is the maximum for unamplified sound, and even then some people have very soft voices.
Typical materials we use in workshops and participatory events include these:
- Mr. Sketch markers, one marker per four people.
- Crayola markers, one package of these per 20 people.
- Plain white flip chart paper for the tables so people can write on it. One pad of 50 sheets per 30 people.
- Post it flipchart pads optional (these are expensive and not as useful as plain pads, but we do use them)
- Post-it notes Packages of 3×5 and 6×4 and assorted 2×2 square sizes are useful too. Important that these have the “Super Sticky” symbol on them which means they will stick to walls and hang vertically.
- Basic office supplies: Scissors, painter’s tape, ballpoint pens and name tags.
- Additional decorations for the circle centre, important organizational artifacts, nice fabrics, flowers.
- A portable bluetooth speaker for music.
For local events, I usually bring the markers and post it notes, letter sized paper, tape and bluetooth speaker, and ask the client to bring flip chart pads, office supplies and the organizational artifacts.
Put all that together well and you get a beautiful space with lots of room to move around and lots of materials to work with.
What is your essential list?
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