My approach
Context changes
what makes sense.
The same response can mean different things. Looking only at visible behaviour can leave the experiences, relationships and expectations beneath it out of view.
Plan an introductory conversationTension and connection
Difference does not have to disappear for people to move forward together.
A polarisation lens reveals how positions harden and groups become opposing sides. The Cohesion Field also directs attention to what still sustains connection: people, relationships, stories and shared practices.
These perspectives complement each other. We examine what drives people apart and what you can build on. Together they offer a fuller picture of what the situation calls for.
Combine polarisation and cohesionDeveloped by Augusto
Het Cohesieveld
See what holds people together despite their differences.
My framework and book help identify the forces that sustain connection within an organisation or community. Four roles and five principles give language to what is often present but easily overlooked. The Cohesiekaart, which I also developed, helps apply this perspective in practice.
Explore the framework and bookContext-sensitive action
Het ContextKompas
From an initial judgement to a considered next step.
I developed the ContextKompas to help professionals examine their initial interpretation. The six-step method provides a structure for understanding context, different perspectives and your own role before deciding how to act.
This goes beyond cultural sensitivity. History, power, trust, expectations, relationships and organisational practices also matter. No model can determine a situation’s meaning in advance. We keep examining and checking our understanding.
Explore Context-sensitive ActionThe question shapes the method
Use what helps in this situation.
A team dilemma may call for a change of perspective. Recurring tension may call for analysis. Alongside the Cohesion Field and ContextKompas, I use De Dilemmawissel and the Organisation Tension Scan, which I developed. Additional exercises can support deeper exploration.
The approach follows the question. You do not need to choose a tool beforehand.
De DilemmawisselOrganisation Tension Scan
Start with your question
What does your situation call for?
You do not need to know which approach fits yet. Tell me what is on your mind. Together we explore the question and whether I can help.
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