Perspectives from practice
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Brief reflections on tension, connection and the influence of our own actions. Not fixed answers, but starting points for your own practice.
Plan an introductory conversation01 · Communication
Why more explanation sometimes misses the point.
An organisation explains a decision again. The facts are sound, yet the conversation remains difficult. Perhaps the question lies elsewhere: who had a say, what happened before and are people’s concerns being heard?
This does not make explanation unnecessary. It means examining what explanation is meant to resolve. Sometimes a different question needs to be addressed first.
Explore an issue together02 · Context
Look beyond culture.
When behaviour surprises us, we quickly look for an explanation. Culture may play a part, but so may past experiences, differences in power, expectations or organisational practices.
Context-sensitive action starts by keeping those possibilities open. Your own position is part of the situation you are examining. The ContextKompas provides structure for this reflection.
Context-sensitive Action03 · Social cohesion
Who is still in contact?
When positions harden, the strongest statements attract attention. Meanwhile, people in the background may still cooperate, share information or trust one another.
The Cohesion Field also directs attention to these less visible forces. Not to erase differences, but to understand what a next step can build on.
Explore the Cohesion FieldStart 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.
Plan an introductory conversation