Inquiry
and evaluation
"How do
we do things in this organization, and how can we innovate what we
are doing?" Important questions. Looking back can be very helpful in
finding some answers. To build new perspectives and find ways for
new strategies. However, in my experience most organizations are
poorly equipped for reflection. In most business, historical
accounts are suspect. People don't want to know what happened, they
want to know what to do next.
Making a
Learning History together with people of the organization is a
process of creating collective memory and of sensemaking. It
stimulates reflection in a natural way: by story telling, and
looking for emerging patterns in the stories.
As an
independent consultant since 2003 I work with professional service
organisations on further development of their services with
involvement of stakeholders. I can offer you assistance in
participative inquiry, evaluation of past projects, or exchange of
experiences and ideas in an interactive large group meeting with
stakeholder groups.
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