Helen Dixon

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

Tiggy, Team Yellow’s advisor, is celebrating winning #B329LeadershipChallenge with Fostering Cats & Workplace Wellbeing @Cats @OpenUniversity @B329Leadership @catsofinstagram @CatWorkers #winner @TweetsOfCats #OUB329

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

@bagpussbee Thank you for your feedback - I really appreciate it. I'm glad you like the idea, I'd absolutely love to join an organisation that was part of a scheme like this

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

CALLING ALL BUSINESS LEADERS & CAT LOVERS! Research shows pets in workplaces increases employee wellbeing. By joining Cats2Homes revolutionary scheme fostering cats into workplaces YOU can improve the lives of your employees & cats; win-win-win. Scan to find out more #B329LeadershipChallenge @CatWorkers @KateKHammond @cats2homes

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

@Sarah_Ormsby Thank you for your message - it all helps as feedback to the uni assignment. I really appreciate it

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

Week 18 is all about preparing for the launch of #B329LeadershipChallenge Whilst I’m busy working, Tiggy (Team Yellow’s expert advisor) is sleeping on the job @CatWorkers @ShouldHaveCat @OpenUniversity @B329Leadership @KateKHammond
Tiggy recommends you follow me to find out more!

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

@Shaz_Edwards The pictures are really eye catching :)

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

@BeckyjoeWells @Allanmooney Hi, I love the call to action and well done on your #B329LeadershipChallenge . Just a note that I think there is a typo with the blue spelling of Collaboration. Hope that helps. We will be launching our CTA within a week!

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

Manage a business? Love animals? Want to actively improve your employee’s wellness based on evidence & research? Keep your eyes peeled for the launch of Team Yellow’s #B329LeadershipChallenge
It’s WK18 & Tiggy, my cat, is helping prepare for launch day!

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

@B329Leadership I'm loving your cat gif & I think all #catlovers will like Team Yellow's #B329LeadershipChallenge Keep your eyes peeled for our launch!

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

Studying #OUB329 WK16 & I'm thinking about productive conflict & its clear linkage to WK11's constructive dissent. Both promote respect whilst productively challenging others' viewpoints. The more I learn the more I understand the positive aspects.

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

I naturally avoid uncomfortable situations, however I see from #OUB329 WK16 that on occasion I've limited my options because of this. The fear of discomfort (physical or emotional) may be worse than the actuality, with greater possibilities opened. Maybe agonism isn't so bad...?

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

#OUB329 WK 16 According to Mouffe's theory of agonism, just because something is uncomfortable doesn't mean it shouldn't be confronted. I see how this resonates with day-to-day life & activist leadership as I often learn & grow as a result of conflict & pain

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

#OUB329 WK16 I learnt how in theory democratic leadership builds a collective form of leadership, encouraging mutual growth. In theory it's respectful but in practice....well, I've never found this entirely true.

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

#OUB329 In Week 15 I learnt resistance from/towards leadership isn't necessarily negative; it can be constructive, valuable & empower people. I think back to Week 3's populism & Week 11's constructive dissent & can see the connections & relationships between concepts. Fascinating

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

#OUB329 WK15 I learnt Leadership can energise resistance to offer opportunities in developing and accessing sources of power from marginalised groups. This coordinates with WK3 Populism, WK4 Multiculturalism, WK7 Identities (leader or follower?) WK8 Diversity & so much more!

[Helen Dixon @DixOUon]

#OUB329 WK15 taught me resistance is part of leadership & forms part of the complex relationship between leaders and followers. Resistance doesn't have to be negative; it can lead to positive change.