Welcome to Dr. Tonnie van der Zouwen MCM
Dr. Tonnie van der Zouwen is a specialist in stakeholder engagement for organizational and system change. She previously served as a professor of Sustainable Working and Organizing and is now an independent consultant, facilitator, and trainer in Action Research and co-creation. Tonnie successfully bridges theoretical knowledge with practical experience, connecting organizations with pressing societal issues.
Her work is particularly relevant for leaders and professionals seeking collaboration on complex challenges that span multiple silos, disciplines, and organizations. Tonnie is recognized internationally as an expert in the effective use of Large Scale Interventions, an approach designed to facilitate rapid and sustainable change among large groups of stakeholders.
She has authored several books and articles on Action Research, co-creation, and Large Scale Interventions. Additionally, she offers practical courses and workshops for professionals and researchers on Action Research and co-creative change.
“Scientific understanding and practical experience are like two legs without which we cannot walk.”
(Francisco Varela)
Podcast series on Co-creating a level playing field for collaboration, in equity and mutuality; instead of inviting people to participate in projects they cannot own. Discover what works from stories of lived experiences of diverse wise guests.
Book Co-creation in workmeetings. It offers working principles as a guide and 12 methods for co-design and co-creation with groups ranging from 5 to over 100 people.
Collaborative change
Facilitating change with the whole system of stakeholders. When you need each other for success.
Action Research
Walking on the two legs of scientific understanding and practical experience. Action research for developing new knowledge and implementing it in the practice.
Training
Educating and guiding professionals in organising interaction and participation. Learning how to cook with the principles for co-creation with the whole system of stakeholders. Applying Action Research in Higher Education and Health Care.
Workshops
Get inspired by the Logic of Feeling, the wisdom of large groups, co-design of change processes with stakeholders, doing and guiding action research, and hands-off facilitation.