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“What does it mean when a theft is committed within the organization?”
If someone in an organization steals – time, products, office supplies, money – as a systemic leader you have two ways to respond.
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“How does the arrival of a new position change the order?”
The arrival of a new function always brings a movement. Systemic leader Barbara Hoogenboom contemplates the systemic perspective.
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“What does it mean if someone falls by the wayside?”
When this situation arises in a team, the leader’s first instinct is often to solve the issue. Systemic leader Dagmar de Vries explores all options.
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Accept that things are the way they are
Acceptance means that we have come as far as was possible. It makes you as a systemic leader free to now make other choices.
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Revelation in the function classification system
When looking at an organization systemically, what does its job structure tell us? Article by systemic leader Dagmar de Vries.
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4 tips for leaders who wish to move forward based on connection
Systemic leaders invest in healthy connections. 4 Tips for leaders that want to move forward in full connection with their working environment.
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Staying agile
If you become too fixated on content or a way of working, progress will come to a standstill. A systemic leader starts by remaining mobile themselves.
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Dealing with loyalty conflicts in the workplace
How would a systemic leader handle conflicts? Systemic leader Barbara Hoogenboom takes this question in consideration.
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Being free of judgement
The systemic approach requires leaders to look without judgement. Only then can you be available to everyone and everything in the organisation.
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What role does loyalty play on the workplace?
The basis for loyalty and the dynamics it creates lies in the undercurrent. That is where systemic leaders find space for movement.
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Slowing down in order to speed up
When things go too fast, people tense up. There is pushback. How can you get things flowing again as a systemic leader?
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As a leader, how can you connect employees with the organisation?
Connection is of great value to leaders and organisations. What can you a systemic leader do to create or improve a sustainable connection?
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The right amount at the right time
As a systemic leader it is necessary to focus on what the system requires to flow. Therefore you will have to make choices.
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“What does it mean when theft occurs within the organisation?”
A theft brings endeavours to systemic leaders. What does it say about your organisation on another layer? Barbara Hoogenboom considers this question.
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Exculpation
Blaming is a fixing move, the movement stops. A systemic leader will zoom out and exculpate to listen to the voice of the system.
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Relaxed alertness
How relaxed are you as a leader? A systemic leader who responds from the best state of mind is curious, self-aware, optimistic, realistic.
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Adding what is missing
How can you finally get past a situation? The systemic leader often finds the answer in that which is not there and makes a conscious intervention.
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Not knowing
An important skill for the systemic leader is to NOT decide for as long as possible. Not until you have seen everything.
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Holding boundaries
Holding boundaries is one of the most exciting skills of the systemic leader because it is not neutral. Choosing a position is a big responsibility.
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Inclusive summarising
Summarising makes sure that every voice is voiced by the leader. It's a powerful skill for systemic leaders.
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Applying active neutrality
A systemic leader who is able to remain neutral creates a situation of safety, reliability and legitimacy. Every voice will be heard.
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Harnessing body wisdom
Systemic leaders can discover unique information in the wisdom of the body, when they are willing to allow it and are able to read it.
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“Who or what profits when something repeatedly does not work out?”
Systemic leadership requires insight. What can you do when something repeatedly does not work out? Who or what is benefiting from that?
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Being able to wield the sword
Wielding the sword for the whole is a clear intervention by the systemic leader, that will initially cause tension and then relaxation.
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“What ever important quality has been lost during an incident or change process?”
Systemic leadership requires insight from leaders. What change in your organization came so suddenly that something was lost unnoticed?
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The systemic view within serving leadership
How can systemic leadership provide leaders with more tools to carry out their serving leadership? Read this article.
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Change management for systemic leaders
How do you support the system to make a sustainable transition? Systemic leaders ask what reality must be faced to take the next step.
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“What do you have to say ‘no’ to when you say ‘yes’ to development?”
Systemic leadership requires insight from leaders. What do you have to say 'no' to when you say 'yes' to development?
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Organisational systems as a guiding force
Organisational systems form the invisible basis of every organisation. Understanding systems therefore provides valuable knowledge to leaders.
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“Where are you moving from with the innovation?”
If an organization is constantly innovating, you are also always moving away from something. Systemic leaders reflect on why.
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“What leadership does a self-managing team as a whole require and who carries it out?”
Systemic leadership requires insight from leaders. What leadership does a self-managing team as a whole require and who carries it out?
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“Will our core become stronger or weaker through outsourcing?”
Systemic leadership requires insight from leaders. We ask the question: "Will our core become stronger or weaker through outsourcing?"
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What is Systemic Leadership?
Systemic Leadership: what exactly is that and what does it bring leaders and their organization more than other forms of leadership?
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Change us – and stay away from us
Systemically, change managers often have to deal with double binds or a catch 22. Change us, but don't touch us. How do you make space?
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