Systemic Modeling © Methods | BLOCKBUSTERS Consultancy

The Systemic Modeling © Methodology

Culture is the number one reason why business change, transition, and transformation re-structurings fail. Systemic modeling © helps beat the odds by developing internal emotional and relational agility.

BLOCKBUSTERS Systemic modeling © is a licence-mix, methodology, and toolset that allows you to make culture visible. Learn also how to set up our blueprint programs and the philosophy beyond our work.

WHY SYSTEMIC MODELING ©?

Next business development and extraordinary business results need a culture of pioneers who are willing to follow their guts into unknown scenario's and futures. At this level, emotional and relational agility lead you the way to:

SIMPLIFY

your most complex challenges

CAPITALIZE

on your culture's dynamics

ENGAGE

all stakeholders and resources

ORIGINS OF SYSTEMIC MODELING ©

Business change is often not initated from the depth of transformation that is required for it to succeed. We believe that ' business change = people change' hence we have specialized in the undercurrents of organizations (in bold):

RESULTS/SYMPTOMS	Success or lack thereof comes from cultural blindspots.
PROCESSES/STRATEGIES	See the big picture: where and how do we deliver what?
PSYCHODYNAMICS/COMMUNICATION	Connect the dots: how do we meet in diversity/conflict?
INTERACTIONS/RELATIONS	What internal tensions and institutional dynamics play?
SYSTEMIC/SOCIETAL	How is today's reality influenced by our history/culture?
SPIRITUAL/ARCHETYPES	How do we nurture the earth's rhythm of life and death?

BLOCKBUSTERS is the world's first systemic engagement consultancy. We 'bust' the 'blocks' you experience when dealing with world's most complex, multi-layered stakeholder issues. Please find on the about us page more info.

SYSTEMIC

System-wide. Symptoms at one level in the organization reflect dynamics at the top or wider industry trends. Challenges (e.g. burnout, conflicts) that arise from these "unconscious dynamics" can be solved only if the big picture is seen.

STAKEHOLDER

Any party with a 'stake'/interest in a matter or venture. Stakeholders can be primary (e.g. customers, employees, suppliers) as well as secondary (e.g. government, media, activists) and contextual (e.g. the earth, past/future generations).

ENGAGEMENT

A multi-dimensional tapping into a stakeholder's essence and wisdom. Involvement can be on a rational, pragmatic, physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual level. The key lies in moving head, heart, and hands of people and collectives.

WHAT IS SYSTEMIC MODELING ©?

Systemic modeling© is developed by Oscar Westra van Holthe, in tradition of earlier system thinkers/facilitators. It is a:

LICENCE-MIX

of unique methods combined

METHODOLOGY

to develop business cultures

TOOLBOX

books and materials

KEY PRINCIPLES OF SYSTEMIC MODELING ©

Three fundamental principles underpin Systemic Modeling ©. Sensitivity towards these basic concepts are needed to navigate world's most complex, multi-layered, highly conflictual systemic stakeholder engagement issues/challenges.

CONTEXT

Solutions cannot be found at the level of awareness that created it. Instead, for knowing what we are called to do in this moment, we need to zoom out, see the big picture, and our roles therein.

RELATIONALITY

Business growth cannot happen with the sole focus on financial results. Instead, business develops like an organism. Micro and macro-movements can completely re-design or re-position a business.

EMOTIONALITY

Transformational leadership fails if we keep playing out the scripts from our personal and collective pasts. Instead, radical awareness of cultural dynamics/patterns frees up energy to get the job done.

KEY APPLICATIONS OF SYSTEMIC MODELING ©:

Systemic Modeling © maps key interactions, social dynamics, societal cultural relations, and institutional trends in:

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

CULTURE AND ENGAGEMENT

INVESTMENTS AND PORTFOLIOS

CORPORATE RESPONSABILITY

STRATEGIC RESTRUCTURINGS

INDUSTRYWIDE INNOVATION

15 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS OF SYSTEMIC MODELING ©:

Systemic Modeling © supports business development, culture management, and impact mapping (see also our blog):

COACHING EMPLOYEES

make people feel heard & take their role/responsibility

CULTURE SCAN/MAP

identify key issues and build a rhythm to flag & intervene

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

add key intuitive wisdom to your customer maps

BURNOUT PREVENTION

avoid high turnover, absenteeism, and firing / hiring costs

DISCOVER BLINDSPOTS

in your business culture, within and across institutions

BUSINESS MODELS

test conflicts underlying the implementation

GENERATION Y ENGAGEMENT

redesign business to meet the needs of Einsteinian staff

WHISTLEBLOWER SUPPORT DESK

monitor, report, flag, and resolve abuse of power

REVIEW YOUR BRAND/STYLE

and reconnect to your blue ocean, niche, and mission

TRIBAL LEADERSHIP

grow awareness of family dynamics in tribal organizations

INSTITUTIONAL SUPERVISION

handle key issues internally that can damage reputation

RE-POSITION YOUR SERVICE

with internal and external parties (down/upstream)

WELL-BEING & EMPLOYABILITY

build the capacity to create life-long learning cultures

REINVENT & TRANSFORM

your workflows to meet the needs of all key stakeholders

BRANCHWIDE INNOVATION

pioneer, engage, lead the way into emergent future(s)

KEY METHODOLOGIES OF SYSTEMIC MODELING ©

Systemic Modeling © combines three methodologies in a unique way. It is also an inclusive system for other methods.

SYSTEMS THINKING

To understand today's problems and tomorrow's challenges, we need to acknowledge the bigger picture: how do we design our social systems to be inclusive, equitable, and fair to all life across the globe?

EMBODIED LEARNING

To change the world, you need to start with yourself. What inspires you? What blocks you? How do you un-learn what no longer works? How do you re-program your automatic pilot, habits, and values? What 'moves' you?

VISUAL MODELING

To move other people's views and perceptions, we need to be radically aware of our own blindspots. What is it that we do (not) see? How do we map group dynamics, business paradoxes, and the roles we play in larger societal trends?

KEY CHANGE METHODS SUPPORTED BY SYSTEMIC MODELING ©:

Systemic Modeling © complements a.o. the following change methods (see also our blog for more information):

LEAN/AGILE/TEAL

reinforce and boost new social patterns to boost workflows

ART OF HOSTING

support co-creation against disruptive group dynamics

HOLACRACY

train employees to handle stress of task coordination

THE NATURAL STEP VISION

design social spaces with basic human principles

JOB CRAFTING

re-create your job while in touch with cultural dynamics

NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION

connect to the trauma beyond individual pain

BIOMIMICRY

re-design business culture to align with the human nature

APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY

integrate both what works and change what does not work

THEORY U

strengthen your social and systemic awareness/intervention

ACTION LEARNING

combine theory with experiential trainings/labs

SYSTEMIC MODELING © SUPPORTS THE CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BLUEPRINT ©

Systemic Modeling has been core and key in designing/delivering the BLOCKBUSTERS Culture Development Blueprint. Once you have followed the training, you are introduced to and should be able to also run our consultancy programs:

COACHING DAYS

1 on 1 coaching for all
identify key dynamics
we do the cultural scan

every half year one session

BURNOUT PROGRAM

prevent burn/boreout
learn emotional agility
increase productivity

monthly for two quarters

WHISTLE PROGRAM

forms business culture
bring in societal trends
a storytelling platform

every quarter one session

BRANCHWIDE CIRCLES

shape systemic change
invest in stakeholders
rebrand & reposition

yearly returning session

The Systemic Modeling training takes place in the second phase of the in-company coalition programs that we run.

STARTUP

intake/culture scan

PHASE 1

experience our programs

PHASE 2

train the trainers

PHASE 3

run programs yourself

SYSTEMIC MODELING © SUPPORTS THE BUSINESS CULTURE SCAN ©

Systemic Modeling © underlies our Business Culture Scan © and how we map your everyday work experience.

THE SYSTEMIC MODELING TRAINING

Systemic Modeling is part of our in-company programs. Open trainings are also available, see our next training here. After an intake with the leadership or changemaker team leads, we tailor the building blocks, including a.o.:

SYSTEMS THINKING

learn the principles and map business relations

CULTURAL BLINDSPOTS

learn to recognise what is not seen by most

EMOTIONAL AGILITY

connect to each other and detect key patterns

STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS

learn the basic ways to intervene in culture

INTERPERSONAL DYNAMICS

learn about what blocks/boosts you

BLUEPRINT PROGRAMS

learn how to run our programs yourself

HOW DOES A TYPICAL TRAINING DAY GO?

A BLOCKBUSTERS training day consists of various fixed, custom-made, tested, and proven elements:

check-in

How are you?

program topic

Why are we here?

training exercise

How do you do it?

reflection

Any blocks/boosts?

application

What to do next?

BOOK A TRAINING PROGRAM

We offer various modules. The introductions can be booked by anyone. The pilots and company-wide trainings we do with our corporate community members only. Learn more about how to join the coalition or our systemic consultants.

INTERACTIVE LECTURE

we tell our story
a group exercise
see for yourself

please contact us

TEAM INTRODUCTION

intakes with everyone
themed group session
management buy-in

request an intake call

PILOT TRAINING DAYS

custom training days
excl. online webinars
introduction to tools

request a pilot training

TRAINING PROGRAM

train the trainers
incl. online webinars
blueprint/tool licenses

apply for membership

WHO CAN BE LICENCE HOLDERS?

SystemicModeling© is licensed to independent professionals as well as to institutions. When you follow the training you automatically get access to our platform, updates, and news. Licences and continuous updates are available for:

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS

facilitate our hands-on programs
join our network and community
work on assignments worldwide

please contact us

CHANGE CONSULTANCY OFFICES

access our blueprints and tools
manage key social dynamics
join our systemic coalition(s)

apply for membership

BUSINESSES AND CORPORATES

invest in corporate leadership
build internal change capacity
rebrand/position your business

apply for membership

WHAT DO OUR CLIENTS SAY?

Our clients vary from start-ups to societal impact investors, from non-profit foundations to for-profit multinationals and governments. Here you can find a list of our systemic consultants and what clients they have worked with earlier.

BLOCKBUSTERS' emotional interventions help us solve our daily problems in a much shorter time-span. "The financial savings are mind-blowing to investors." Great to partner up with!

Their facilitation is an eye-opening experience of perspectives, about yourself. "Facing my blindspots was confronting but worth it."

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EXAMPLE OF A LARGE-SCALE INTRODUCTION

It is remarkable how Oscar and his team(s) translate their vision into lean, profitable awareness programs.