Spectrum of Balance – A cultural model for organizations

Spectrum of Balance – A cultural model for organizations The cultural model »Spectrum of Balance« was developed by SYNNECTA in co-creation with partners at other companies. It gives culture a language and thus people in organizations a basis for reflection and...

The Rich Conversations Model – A short guide to establishing and deepening online interaction

The Rich Conversations Model - A short guide to establishing and deepening online interaction How can we find novel ways to pair physical distancing with social connection at work? (Katrijn van Oudheusden) Introduction: The Need As seven strangers attempt to...

Respect for the stranger

Respect for the stranger is respect for your own learning self We view with concern the emerging opinions and gossip directed against »foreigners«. A form of nationalism is emerging that is defined primarily by blame, suspicion and hatred towards others. At present,...

The empathetic manager – digital?

The empathetic manager – digital? Empathy is not a separate perception ability; rather, it is the ability to interpret analogue communication expressions and thus also understand the emotional message in the midst of busy factual information. This requires...

Paranesis? Come again?

Paranesis? Come again? In our coaching sessions, something new comes to the fore. It is like a breach in people’s personal stability. Fear, anxiety and worry dominate, accompanied by feelings of powerlessness or aimless activity. Another possible reaction to the...

Something is missing – Experiences with non-analogue workshops

Something is missing – Experiences with non-analogue workshops Time brings us the chance to have increased experiences with non-analogue workshops using different digital tools. We see the value in this form of collaborative working whenever we have to exchange facts...