# Introducing Myself

**URL:** <http://discourse.iapct.org/t/introducing-myself/5781>\
**Category:** CSG1992\
**Created:** [September 1, 1992, 7:26am UTC](http://discourse.iapct.org/t/introducing-myself/5781 "1992-09-01T07:26:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![rljackson](http://discourse.iapct.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/9fc348/32.png) [@rljackson](http://discourse.iapct.org/u/rljackson)\
**Post date:** [September 1, 1992, 7:26am UTC](http://discourse.iapct.org/t/introducing-myself/5781/1 "1992-09-01T07:26:41Z")

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Hello All!

My name is Ray Jackson and I'm the Manufacturing Training and Education  
Manager at the Motorola Computer Group in Tempe, Arizona. My background is in  
education and, like all good teachers, I've always been fascinated by the  
psychology of learners. I'm finishing up my Master's at Grand Canyon  
University where I work closely with Tom Hancock, who introduced me to PCT (as  
a science beyond Glasser). I've also been in touch with Ed Ford. Tom and Ed  
introduced me to this network, which I've been on for about two weeks. It is  
really a wonderful opportunity to get a window into what gets bounced around  
out here.

For the past two years, my work at MCG is primarily cultural change through  
education. What I'm finding is EVERYONE in the country is trying to change  
their "corporate culture", but few do it successfully because they ignore the  
psychological aspects of empowerment. As behaviorism is the engine for  
autocracy, PCT provides an understanding of empowerment that goes far beyond  
the widespread superficial notions. Failing to recognize this does nothing  
more than alienate people as they go through the motions of empowerment within  
the autocratic mindset.

All my internal consulting, including the formal teamwork curricula I've  
contructed, is firmly rooted in PCT - inasmuch as I can understand and  
articulate it to the leaders and team members in the plant. For the most part,  
though, I will admit that my PCT knowledge is mostly intuitive. But my formal  
understanding is growing daily, and I hope soon to be an active contributor on  
the net.

Finally, Bill, thanks for your vision and your accessiblity. Happy belated  
birthday, as well. Hope to exchange views with you soon.

Best to All,  
Ray

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