Transforming systems with Adam Kahane

On May 8th we had the pleasure to host, in collaboration with Sioo, renowned author and systems change expert Adam Kahane at Nyenrode Business University. He presented his latest book, ‘Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems’. The book offers powerful insights into how individuals and organizations can foster meaningful change.

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Adam Kahane is internationally recognized for his work in facilitation, multi-stakeholder collaboration, scenario planning and mediation. Kahane has authored several influential books on transformative leadership and complex systems change.

De covers van de zes boeken van Adam Kahane
Books written by Adam Kahane

How can you contribute to creating a better world? In his latest book, Kahane adresses some of today’s most pressing global challenges. Whether you’re busy tackling goals for sustainability or shaping the future of pensions and digitalization, Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems introduces seven habits to guide succesful system transformation efforts.

Kahane elaborated on the seven habits in ‘radical engagement’ with the audience of circa 100 professionals – from businesses, public organizations and academic institutions – and under the facilitation of Reos Partners’ Yannick Wassmer. By presenting the do’s and don’ts, he emphasized the book’s core message:

Radical engagement  with a system doesn’t mean participating in that system distractedly, resigned, knowing it all, hierarchically, at arm’s length, with arms crossed, superficially, impatiently, saying take it or leave it. It means taking part in it alertly, with hope and curiosity, horizontally, leaning forward, hands-on, digging deep, persisting, and above all reciprocally and relationally.” 

Adam Kahane during his presentation
Adam Kahane engaging with the audience

We want to thank Adam Kahane, all participants, Reos Partners, Sioo and Nyenrode Business Universiteit for their valuable contributions to this inspiring event.

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“Er bestaan geen slechte scenario’s, alleen slechte voorbereidingen.”

Paul de Ruijter

“Met beeld en taal kun je de toekomst nu al vormgeven.”

Jolanda van Heijningen

“Je kunt de toekomst niet voorspellen, maar je deze wel voorstellen.”

Renate Kenter

“Het verleden laat zien hoe onvoorspelbaar de toekomst is.”

Friso van Nimwegen

“De complexiteit van de toekomst vraagt om multidimensionaal denken, anticiperen en handelen.”

Sharda Tewari

“Goed voorbereid zijn is beter dan hopen dat het goed komt.”

Reinier Hattink

“Onderzoek doen naar de toekomst is het mooiste dat er is.”

Femke Pennink

“Zonder duidelijk strategisch doel ben je een speelbal van de omstandigheden.”

Kwint Kramer

“Om na te kunnen denken over de toekomst, moet je zelf de cijfers op orde hebben”

Jannie Pruimers-Lanenga

“Het ontdekken van verbanden tussen data en trends blijft fascinerend.”

Iris Lijkendijk

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