I use the structural dynamics framework almost on a weekly basis. The model and language are easy to use and accessible to my internal clients, so it becomes easy to take a look at what might be happening in the room, really assess where we are, why might we be stuck, and what might we do about it. Because my internal clients are trained in the language, when they bring a dilemma to me – when they believe that there’s a stuck-ness going on in the system – we step back and talk about it structurally. It’s part of my coaching – how I consult to and help leaders consult to their own systems about what they think is going on – so that we can change the conversation and get back to working together more effectively. Structural dynamics is such a powerful intervention. It’s helped me be an exponentially better practitioner and also a better person on planet Earth.
