Systemic Leadership in Practice: The Organizational Constellation Method

This guide provides a structured approach to the organizational constellation method, designed for professionals in management, leadership coaching, and organizational development.
The book details the principles of systems thinking in organizations, focusing on the recognition of interactions and patterns within complex business environments. It outlines the preparatory steps for the process, including the formulation of core concerns, the selection of participants, and the creation of a secure framework for the intervention.
Readers are guided through the practical application of organizational constellations. This includes techniques for team dynamics mapping to identify coalitions and unspoken rules, as well as the facilitation of the constellation phases. The content covers the analysis of various stakeholders, illustrating how to represent external influences like markets and integrate internal departments.
The text explores various applications within management. It addresses the facilitation of change processes by simulating restructuring measures and exploring resistance. For organizational development, it presents tools for realigning strategy, designing succession plans, and optimizing collaboration models. Furthermore, it offers methods for workplace conflict resolution, such as clarifying roles and mediating between organizational units.
The final sections focus on embedding the insights gained. This includes transferring findings into leadership coaching to derive development goals and strengthen systemic understanding. The guide also provides ideas for a culture change strategy by initiating value-based dialogues and adapting feedback mechanisms to support decision making in complex systems.