
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
CAPITALIZE
ENGAGE
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
STAKEHOLDER
ENGAGEMENT
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
METHODOLOGY
TOOLBOX
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
RELATIONALITY
EMOTIONALITY
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
CULTURE SCAN/MAP
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
BURNOUT PREVENTION
DISCOVER BLINDSPOTS
BUSINESS MODELS
GENERATION Y ENGAGEMENT
WHISTLEBLOWER SUPPORT DESK
REVIEW YOUR BRAND/STYLE
TRIBAL LEADERSHIP
INSTITUTIONAL SUPERVISION
RE-POSITION YOUR SERVICE
WELL-BEING & EMPLOYABILITY
REINVENT & TRANSFORM
BRANCHWIDE INNOVATION
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
EMBODIED LEARNING
VISUAL MODELING
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
ART OF HOSTING
HOLACRACY
THE NATURAL STEP VISION
JOB CRAFTING
NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION
BIOMIMICRY
APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY
THEORY U
ACTION LEARNING
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:
- 1 on 1 coaching for all
- identify key dynamics
- we do the cultural scan
every half year one session
- prevent burn/boreout
- learn emotional agility
- increase productivity
monthly for two quarters
- forms business culture
- bring in societal trends
- a storytelling platform
every quarter one session
- 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
PHASE 1
PHASE 2
PHASE 3
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
CULTURAL BLINDSPOTS
EMOTIONAL AGILITY
STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS
INTERPERSONAL DYNAMICS
BLUEPRINT PROGRAMS
HOW DOES A TYPICAL TRAINING DAY GO?
A BLOCKBUSTERS training day consists of various fixed, custom-made, tested, and proven elements:
check-in
program topic
training exercise
reflection
application
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.
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."

EXAMPLE OF A LARGE-SCALE INTRODUCTION
It is remarkable how Oscar and his team(s) translate their vision into lean, profitable awareness programs.