Long Arc Strategy for LIO Alums

We are living in liminal space where the old systems are collapsing but the new ways of being are still emerging while threatened by the rise of authoritarianism and the climate crisis. Leading in these times is both challenging and high stakes. We need to lead in ways that connect to the past and the future generations, grounded in spirit and mutuality, and make bold leaps ahead. To this end, we are pleased to offer a cross-cohort Long Arc strategy retreat with Norma Wong to turn toward the practice of Long Arc strategy

The purpose of this retreat is to provide LIO alums an opportunity to learn and work together in developing a Long Arc strategy and prepare to take leaps they want and need to make now.

Desired outcomes include:

• Refresher and practice of Forward Stance and 10-step Tai-Ji

• Refresher on Principles of Offensive Strategy and Habits That Hinder Offensive Strategy 

• Practice of future storytelling as a way to develop the Long Arc

• Development of the Collective Long Arc 

• Relationship building and deepening across cohorts 

The retreat will combine teachings, conversations, application, physical practice, and spaciousness. 

Logistics

• Retreat Dates: March 2-7, 2025

• The retreat begins at 3 pm PT on Sunday, and will end on Friday at 12 pm PT.

• Location: Westerbeke Ranch, Sonoma.

• Participants will be placed either offsite in a single room at a nearby hotel, or onsite and paired with roommates. 

Pricing for a single occupancy room can be found here. If you are placed with a roommate your tuition will be reduced by 30%. 

Rockwood uses a sliding scale structure to ensure that leaders facing disproportionate and compounded devastation in this pandemic—specifically Black, Indigenous, Latinx, API/A, low-income, undocumented, disabled, LGBQTI+, and rural-based communities—can tap into their full power and resilience. If your organization cannot afford the tuition listed, please contact sarah@rockwoodleadership.org.

Tuition includes lodging and meals. Participants are responsible for travel to and from the venue.

Participants will be placed either offsite in a single room at a nearby hotel, or onsite and paired with roommates. You may indicate your preference in your application.

Our covid protocols include masking indoors and testing daily. Tests will be provided by Rockwood.