Birgitt Williams and Ward Williams created the Genuine Contact program and approach in the late 1990s. Since then, one or more components of Genuine Contact has been taught to thousands of people around the world, with more than 100 authorized trainers now conducting this work in the world. The people who have participated in this training make up the Genuine Contact Community and can self-select to become Co-Owners of the program. The Genuine Contact program and approach are underpinned by the Genuine Contact Way.
Cognitive dissonance! What is it? Why does it matter in the success of teams, families, communities and organizations? One of the biggest barriers to organizational health and balance (organizational well being) is cognitive dissonance. It is valuable to develop awareness about it and how to work to get beyond the effects of it. Especially if you are engaged in leadership … Read More
Within a meeting format called Open Space Technology, there is something referenced as the one law that needs to be followed by the participants – the Law of Two Feet. Within the simple and effective structure of the Open Space Technology meeting, there is no pre-determined agenda. Rather, the participants are given the opportunity to post topics for which they … Read More
One of the most valuable formulas to use as a framework for change was developed by the late Kathleen Dannemiller. It provides guidance for all of us who work with whole system change including the most challenging task: organizational transformation. I share this formula with you and I ask you to use your imagination to take into account one simple … Read More
