So much is being done in the name of change these days and so little is changing!
Conventional wisdom is that, when we have a big complex challenge to tackle we either bring in a large consulting firm to sort it out or we break it down into small parts and create small projects.
Our expertise lies in the field of human system dynamics.
Our belief, and experience, is that tackling large complex challenges by bringing people together from across a system is the only sustainable way to to create robust solutions that will work and endure.
This is because…
- The whole is different from the sum of the parts
- People own what they create
- The devil is in the detail
When we develop solutions and change in this way, not only do we create robust, sustainable solutions, we also gain the added benefits of …
- Fostering connection, trust and engagement as people work together.
- People learn and grow from the experience.
- Implementation is easier because the solutions are owned by the people involved.
So, if you want to improve employee engagement, then assume people are intelligent, capable and well-motivated and give them the mandate, the structures and the support to make the changes they see are needed in a situation.
Examples of our work …
- Tackling complex challenges in our world – For example Getting humanitarian aid across borders; human trafficking; environmental issues – these challenges involve collaboration between multiple agencies, often across sectors.
- Organisational change – Working across the boundaries within organisations to develop sustainable solutions. For example cross functional processes or working with external partners.
- Strategic organisational reviews – Developing compelling purpose and principles to guide strategic decision making.
- Culture change – HOW we work is as important as WHAT we work on. Developing how we work together is key to achieving collective performance.
- Supporting change makers – leading change can be hard and certainly isn’t something to be tackled alone. Join our community of change makers >>>
Our visual approach to collaboration
Clarity and transparency are essential in change work, so working visually is a powerful tool. By this we mean using graphics, charts, Murals and storymaps as conversational tools.
There is a power in working visually that transcends language and cultural barriers.
Visual working engages people in the work they are doing together real-time and the outputs can become a vehicle for communication and alignment of action within and beyond our work with you.
Magic Circles
Groups are fundamental to sustainable change in organisations and society. So, whether you are interested to learn more about change or interested to hone your group skills, joining one of our Magic Circles could be of interest.