Why this work matters?
This work is particularly helpful in major organisational change, intractable problems, start ups and complex environments. Working systemically offers opportunities and resources to see patterns in complexity and navigate collectively to serve purpose. Working at the intersection of people, the organisation and the context of work through roles can provide swift and clear movements or actions.
Who is this for?
People in organisations seek my services for what are often presenting challenges such as shifting market conditions, structural changes or work flow, new functions, working as a team more effectively, working with stakeholders externally, grappling with contextual constraints and/or shifting priorities.
They may use words such as leadership, culture, collaboration, change, stuckness, challenges and/or innovation.
They are committed to exploring what would be useful for the organisation rather than ‘rolling’ out pre formulated solutions.
They understand that they need different or external perspectives.
Team development Process
An example of a process undertaken with teams:
A model for work
Over the years I have been able to discern patterns of topics that people bring forward when working with their experiences at work. I have formulated them into categories that are useful to understand when examining the world of work. The categories intersect and influence each other, in small or large ways, depending on the topic at hand. This model assists people to move beyond a ‘me centric’ view of the world to one where multiple perspectives are brought into view.
I | It | Us | |
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Future | Desire Vision Dreams Vocation Imagination | Strategy Societal trends Environment Political shifts Technology | Social norms Policy changes Socio – demographics Climate impacts Public health |
Present | Emotions Beliefs Health Diet Habits Mental models Social identities Behaviours | Multiple Roles Leadership Boundaries Functions Resources Accountabilities Authority Mindful practices | Organisational Purpose Collective beliefs Professional identities Organisational dynamics Team Effectiveness Contextual cultural norms |
Past | Role biography Decisions taken Training Experiences Key relationships Family history | Products Services Customers Market shifts | History Generational Narratives Resource allocation Migration Ancestors |