Group & System Dynamics
This work supports groups and organisations to think about how patterns of relationship, authority, and difference shape behaviour and decision-making. It is particularly relevant in conditions of complexity, change, or uncertainty, where established ways of working no longer seem adequate.
Working systemically makes it possible to notice dynamics that are often difficult to see from within, including tensions, repetitions, and unspoken assumptions that influence how work gets done.
Who this work is for
Groups and organisations seek this work when they are facing challenges that cannot be addressed through technical fixes alone. This work is often sought by organisations and teams navigating complex relationships, entrenched patterns, or emotionally demanding contexts
This often includes situations such as:
organisational change or transition
shifts in structure, role, or strategy
persistent conflict or stuckness
difficulties in collaboration or decision-making
challenges in working with difference, authority, or external constraint
Those who engage in this work are usually open to inquiry and reflection, and willing to explore what is happening in the system rather than applying pre-determined solutions.
How the work proceeds
The work is shaped in response to the organisation or group, rather than following a standardised model. It may involve working with leadership teams, intact teams, founder groups, or cross-functional groups.
Attention is given to how roles are taken up, how authority is exercised, and how patterns of relating influence task and performance. The emphasis is on supporting groups to notice what is happening in the system and to develop greater capacity to think and work together under pressure.
A note on method
Over time, certain patterns tend to recur in organisational life. Becoming aware of these patterns can help groups move beyond individualised explanations and engage more fully with the wider organisational and environmental forces shaping their work.
