“How might we work through and manage paradoxical tensions from ‘this-or-that’ to ‘this-and-that” through collective action?”

Working with Tensions and Polarities through Polarity Management

“How might we work through and manage paradoxical tensions from ‘this-or-that’ to ‘this-and-that” through collective action?”

We often find ourselves navigating tense organisational complexities, when contrasting but interdependent values show up as paradoxes and dilemmas that seem to lead to slippery slopes.

In our fast and action-oriented world, leaders typically choose and prioritise one value over another, leading to dissatisfaction and sometimes resentment in parts of our organisation.

This 3-part series of 3-hour workshops (over 2 months) is for teams and organisations with the courage to face and desire to work through actual paradoxes and dilemmas in their system.

You will learn how to unpack your seemingly intractable issues using Polarity Management to understand root causes. You will also learn what it takes to shift discussions from choosing “this-or-that” to choosing ‘this-and-that’ for collective alignment and action.

Tailored Solutions for You

It is designed to bring together members of a system to honestly surface tensions that are getting in the way of achieving their desired outcomes, and create commitment for collective action. The workshops are designed with the following intentions:

Emerge

Surfacing tensions, paradoxes and dilemmas members hold in their experience of their systems

Diagnose

Analysing and identifying key polarities and tensions that require intentional navigation and management

Unpack

Establishing deeper understanding of what it will take for the members to move forward together

Chart

Creating commitment to begin collective action

Workshop Fees

In-house workshops

S$10,000

Available to organisations or intact teams at S$10,000 for up to 30 learners (excl. venue and related costs).

An enlarged workshop with more facilitators for up to 50 learners is also available at S$20,000.

Contact us for a quick conversation for more information on this workshop series and allow us to understand your needs and intentions.

Customised workshops

starting from S$15,000

Customisation is available to organisations starting from S$15,000 for up to 30 learners, and from $30,000 for up to 50 learners. All fees excludes venue and related costs.

Typical areas of customisation include incorporation of specific organisation needs, the size and intensity of each session, and number of sessions.