Toolbox − Resources for Leaders, Change Agents and Transformative Coaches

The appropriate tools will help you to overcome challenges, and turn stagnation into motivation and action. We love sharing what we use ourselves – in coaching, training, change facilitation, team development, and more.

Accelerated Learning

Sharon Bowman's "Six Trumps: The Brain Science That Makes Training Stick" is a guide based on the neuroscience of learning. It distills complex concepts into six practical principles...
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Accelerators of Change

Harvard Professor John Kotter developed a Change Management model in the early 1990s to address the high failure rate of change initiatives. In his seminal article “Why Change...
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Big 5 OCEAN Model

The Big Five Personality Model, also known as the OCEAN model, is a widely accepted framework in psychology that describes human personality based on five major dimensions: Openness,...
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Calibrating

In the context of a conversation, "calibrating" refers to the process of observing body language, facial expressions, tone of voice and other analogue elements of communication. This will...
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Change Architecture

Change architecture serves as the backbone for successful change processes. It provides a comprehensive framework that visualizes planned actions and strategies, while also highlighting the interactions and dependencies...
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Change Curve

The Change Curve describes seven emotional phases that individuals typically go through during a change process. However, the processing journey can vary individually. The seven phases (Shock, Denial,...
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Competence Matrix

The Competence Matrix is an effective framework for understanding and organizing competences. It categorizes competencies into four main areas: factual knowledge, methodology, emotional intelligence, and social intelligence. This...
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Conflict Conversation

Conflict conversations are in the fourth stage of Glasl's Escalation Model. The model provides a structured approach to conflict resolution and emphasizes the importance of addressing conflicts in...
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Critique Conversation

Critique conversations are in the thrid stage of Glasl's Escalation Model. The model provides a structured approach to conflict resolution and emphasizes the importance of addressing conflicts in...
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Cultural Iceberg Model

Kurt Lewin's Iceberg Model of Culture is a useful framework for understanding and managing organizational culture. It helps managers and leaders recognize that culture is not just what's...
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Cycle of Change

The Cycle of Change, conceptualized by American author and change consultant Rick Maurer, provides a framework for understanding and planning changes. This model, detailed in his book "Beyond...
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Cynefin Framework

The Cynefin Framework is a model designed to help organizations navigate challenges and make informed decisions. It categorizes challenges into five distinct contexts: simple, complicated, complex, chaotic, and...
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DISC personality model

The DISC personality model is a popular framework for understanding and categorizing personality traits and behaviors. It divides individuals into four primary personality styles: Dominance (D), Influence (I),...
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Emotional intelligence

Emotional IntelligencePlease refer to this Harvard Business Review articel by Daniel Goleman. Working with AffectsLeaders should have a good understanding of affects, which refer to emotional states and the...
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Facilitation Methods

Breakthroughs don't always require big workshops. Often, simple and effective methods can lead to substantial progress, even during daily meetings or regular check-ins. WHY HOW WHAT Explain first...
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Feedback Conversation

Feedback conversations are in the second stage of Glasl's Escalation Model. The model provides a structured approach to conflict resolution and emphasizes the importance of addressing conflicts in...
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