This video focuses on the origin of each of the frequently used tools in Genuine Contact. Some tools were developed by Birgitt Williams and others by other authors or traditions. In each case, this video also discusses the importance of the tool within the Genuine Contact way of working.
The video is about 1.25 hours long and we recommend making 2 hours available for this self-study. A portion of the self-study time is intended for viewing the video with the balance of time at your discretion for processing your learning with the material that is presented. Remember that you can pause the video at any time to do your own reflections and note-taking.
You can watch the video on this page, or use one of these options if you prefer:
- directly on YouTube (save it to a private playlist for easy access)
- as an MP4 Video (download for offline viewing)
- as an MP3 Audio (download for offline listening)
Looking to learn about a specific tool? You’ll find them beginning at these times in the video:
- 00:00 – Welcome
- 01:47 – Contextual Tools
- 02:30 – Cycle of Organizational Transformation
- 06:30 – Evolutionary Spiral
- 12:22 – Operating Matrix
- 15:54 – Implicit Tools
- 16:38 – Psychological/Social Contract
- 18:34 – Demything the Organization
- 21:15 – Frequently Used Tools
- 21:54 – Storyline
- 23:41 – Givens
- 27:19 – Deep Essence
- 35:26 – Grief Cycle
- 37:23 – Life Nourishing & Life Depleting
- 41:02 – Medicine Wheel Tool
- 54:47 – Organizational Lifecycle
- 57:46 – 5toFold (Five to Fold)
- 1:00:14 – Input Object
- 1:01:52 – Questions
- 1:05:07 – Artful Weaving
- 1:06:36 – Container with Process
- 1:10:53 – Conclusion