Michael Doyle, Dec. 21, 1942 – Jan. 29, 2007
From the San Francisco Chronicle:
Michael created a whole new field of collaborative strategic planning, facilitation, large-scale change in multi-sector global organizations and contributed to fundamentally new approaches to city planning. He brought a level of consciousness, creativity and intuition to a field that had been largely analytical. He was an entrepreneur (co-founder, Interaction Associates); author (How to Make Meetings Work, with over 800,000 copies in print in 10 languages), architect and innovator. He brought ideas that were radical for their times that have now become the standard for planning and development. Above all, he brought his immense spirit and the human element into his work. He was an elder mentor to young people and a valued and deeply loved friend of many. Most recently he turned his passions and his considerable genius to addressing the issues around global warming, developing nations and problems of children caught in the foster care system.
Good bye, pal. Peace be with you.
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We need to make a lasting tribute to Michael Doyle to remind us of his legacy and serve as a commemorative guide for future standard setters. He was a true pathfinder and teacher. Michael was the sine qua non for creative change. RFK
Michael was a true mentor to me and many others in the field of group facilitation and collaborative problem solving. Although I haven’t seen him for some years, I will feel his presence every time I stand in front of another group of people looking for process leadership.
Howell