Human Talent Results uses the so-called systemic perspective in its work. Systemic practice is a way of thinking about and viewing the world which focuses on relationships and recognises that individuals are always embedded in their social context. From this follows that every change or movement in people and organizations has an effect on a larger, living and continuously moving whole that plays in the background. An organization as a system is naturally focused on continuity. In vital organizations, people and goals are connected. This allows people to experience that they matter and that their work is meaningful. There is clarity about roles and responsibilities and there is healthy mutual exchange and cooperation. If this is aligned, it will give energy and flow. In general, people know it very well when things are not working. It’s more difficult to put your finger on where it comes from on a deeper level, instead of fighting the signals that manifest on the surface, on the visible plane. When not recognized correctly, these patterns can have a strong negative impact on the whole.
When the balance in your organisation is gone, restorative forces will arise to strive for continuity.All kinds of disturbances will manifest themselves; these are signals that make this imbalance all too visible. These signals and restorative movements can be quite powerful. Consider a flaring conflict, an increase in absenteeism and an evasion of responsibilities. These signals and restorative forces have a function for the whole, namely making visible the aspects that urgently need attention. They can also distract attention from what is really going wrong, for example because it is too painful to recognize.
Sandra: “I look for underlying patterns and dynamics and then make interventions ‘upstream and downstream’ to restore balance. Upstream refers to the visible aspects. Downstream to the hidden aspects.. With upstream interventions, think about things like: improvement of processes, adjustment of systems or structure, etc. With undercurrent interventions, what is 'palpable', I work on ways to discuss what people experience, underlying values and norms and improve relationships'.