LEADING WITH/IN COMPLEXITY
Catalysing
Systems Transfomation
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Catalyst Lab Intensive
The Catalyst Lab is a systemic learning journey following two parallel paths:
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Awareness training (awareness of self, others and context)
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Systems transformation training (systems thinking, complexity, and awareness-based systems change methodologies)
It is designed for individuals and teams seeking to expand their capacity to initiate and navigate systemic transformation using awareness-based systems changed methodologies.
We explore different aspects of the question:
How do complex systems change?
The concept of living systems includes the complex social and cultural systems that hold our way of life and work in place. What makes it so difficult to catalyse societal-level change even in the face of the enfolding ecological crisis? How do organisations, institutions, and societies change?
The Catalyst Lab supports the participants (Catalysts) in gaining a deeper understanding of the system and topic they are working on. During the process, participants acquire methodological competencies to initiate and drive awareness-based systems change, and up-to-date knowledge about the underlying conditions for transformation.
Objective :
Deepening your knowledge and competence in systems thinking, initiating systemic change, navigating complexity, and deploying awareness-based systems change methodologies.
Target :
Mid-level Managers, Business Directors, Program Leads, Senior Consultants
Outcome :
The program enhances competencies of initiating systems transformation, and navigating complex, systemic challenges.
Key Competencies :
Systems Thinking
Awareness
Sense-making
Non-linear Action
System Transformation
System Mapping
Group Dynamics
Storytelling
Non-linear Thinking
Navigating Complexity
Modality : 7 full days Face to Face
Cost : CHF 2500/- (VAT Exempt)
Benefits of the Program :
Learning theories and practices of:
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Initiating and navigating systemic transformation
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Systems and complexity
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System mapping and sense-making
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Non-linear thinking and action
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Awareness of self, others and contexts
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Group dynamics, power and rank
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Designing systemic interventions
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Sense-making and storytelling
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Program Details
Learning Modules
The program consists of 7 full day (9.00-18.00) modules (with breaks) and group work on a case study. The modules include:
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Day 1: LANDING Arrival, inclusion, safety, information, inspiration. “What is non linear thinking and what is non linear action”, What are awareness-based systems change methodologies. Meet each other. What are systems? Why do we talk about systemic challenges? Iceberg.
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Day 2: OUTER FOCUS: Introduction to the Theory U. How do complex systems change? Cynefin, Change spiral, Warm Data. Iceberg (for outer work). Non-linear thinking.
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Day 3: INNER FOCUS: Drama triangle/change triangle. Group dynamics, Rank. Trauma, defense-mechanism, Co-regulation, Power. Feedback and support culture development to practise rest of the week. Opening up. Iceberg (for inner work).
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Day 4: OUTER FOCUS: Challenges - systems mapping, group forming, systems mapping, leverage areas. Dancing with systems. The modified U journey. Explore possible interventions. Explore interventions focused on the top or bottom of the iceberg.
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Day 5: OUTER FOCUS: Moving into action/Do something together. What does it mean to be a catalyst? Non-linear action. Creating supporting conditions for transformation.
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Day 6: INNER FOCUS: Reflection on collaboration. Revisiting leadership. Group dynamics and reflecting on defense mechanisms. Mirroring. Feedback. Systemic trauma patterns. Decolonial futures.
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Day 7: INTEGRATION: Storytelling, Theory of Change, Mutual Learning. Celebration. Certificates.
Certificate
"Systems Transformation Catalyst Certificate," by MQ Learning, an EduQua certified educational institute under the accreditation scheme for continuing education in Switzerland.
Faculty
Sidsel Andersen
Sidsel Andersen is an experienced facilitator and uses grounding techniques paired with a practical process oriented approach. She specialises in addressing conflicts and tensions in group settings by creating profound interpersonal connections through conversation while working on the individual, collective, and societal levels. Sidsel sees herself as a fish moving with the flow, using the fluidity of each moment to recognise and sometimes capture the transformative potential present in every situation.
Sidsel is a co-founder of Seinheit and Whocards and is also part of step into action. She is a coach and supervisor in Process Oriented Psychology, a trainer in Radical Collaboration, and has run her own programs for Dialogue Facilitation. With her KaosPilots education and Council Guide Training, Sidsel has equipped herself with powerful tools from many different worlds. She is the co-host of the 5th edition of the Catalyst Lab.
Contact - sidsel.andersen@collaboratio.ch
Katalin Hausel
Katalin Hausel was born in Hungary, and spent the last 25 years living in many different places. Over the years, she has gained 3 Masters degrees (in history, in philosophy, and in fine art). After making and teaching art for more than a decade, she turned away from the art world in 2014, and joined the unMonastery, a social experiment in reimagining monastic communities for the 21st century, as a way to connect rural and urban ways of life. Ever since she has been working on various social transformation projects. She has a deep grasp of the processes of complex systemic transformation and the different ways to step into change work.
Katalin has been involved in the Catalyst Lab since its conception and has been leading it since over two years.
Contact - katalin.hausel@collaboratio.ch
