Author Archives: Lelie Jan

I’ve volunteered to do a workshop at the First Global Conference on Positive Change. Here is the approach. How to change positively? Everything is energy and energy is always conserved. So, systems, by necessity, tend to settle in the lowest … Continue reading →

Life is inherently paradoxical, among others. Specifically amongst others. Change is the only outcome of paradox and paradoxically change is a paradox too. What we can see, is people trying to “solve” paradoxes, paradoxes like I and other (“individuality, identity, … Continue reading →

Wrote a page on facts, fiction and the use of language. https://www.mindatwork.nl/facilitation-guru/facts-or-fiction-yes/

I have accepted the position of facilitation.guru. Open all our hours for your question on facilitating groups, events and change. I cannot make life easier, but lighter must be attainable. Please visit the page facilitation-guru

In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not. – A. Einstein. In most cases, a difference between theory and practice is being ignored. Sometimes the facts are blamed. “We need more research”. Or we could … Continue reading →

In my opinion, there is no definitive definition of facilitation. Its definition depends on context: situation, group and requirements. This is true for every concept, but because facilitation is about the creation of meaning – once you know the meaning … Continue reading →

Nicholas C. Westbury posted a question in Systems Thinking Network. What is your perspective on ‘relationships’ ? As a facilitative facilitator, I was drawn to this question. Here is my reply (with some comments between { [and even highlights] }): … Continue reading →