”What we mean by information - the elementary unit of information - is a difference which makes a difference.”
- Gregory Bateson
Balancing rather than solving paradoxes
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The interaction between individuals und organisations creates certain fields of tension. Desires and cultures collide. Different ideas and implicit expectations are negotiated constantly in everyday processes. Let us find a balance together.
Let us reveal, weigh out and work on balancing these fields of tensions. Solving them will not be our goal.
What do members need of their organisation?
What does this organisation need from his members?
Make visible, make discussable, bring to our consciousness through reflection and act intentionally as a next step.These fields of tension will help us reveal tendencies in organisational behaviour. These tendencies give us the necessary information to act in opposition to or accordance with them This choice describes the strategic direction in change processes. It is the job of the people in charge to steer these efforts and make active decisions regarding paradoxical situations.
Embracing both instead of choosing
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Change
nothing is as constant as change
What does the future hold?
Where will our journey lead to?
What is different tomorrow?
unforeseen explorations -
Stability
the power of the status quo
What has proven itself?
What are our routines?
Is it good the way it is?
predictable exploitation -
Proximity
working as all of yourself
Do we want participatory decision-making structures?
Everyone does everything
Affection, trust, sympathy
informalization -
Distance
I am my role
How functional is our hierarchy?
Clear roles, clear rules
Freedom, individuality, independence
formalization -
Harmony
because, really, who needs clarity?
What do we like about each other? Do we really have to talk about everything?
Just do not stand out
taboo -
Conflict
what I always wanted to tell you
What are our differences?
Are we talking about the same thing?
It could get uncomfortable
transparency