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Cooperation and teamwork

In productive teams and working groups each member makes his or her contribution and staff and managers take on the responsibility for common goals. Tasks and areas of responsibility are clearly defined, communication is open and respectful, and any problems or differences of opinion are actively addressed.

Wherever people work together, crises may arise, despite the greatest efforts of all concerned, or bad habits may creep in. Adapting to changing conditions can also become a major challenge. Trust and motivation may decrease. It is often difficult to free yourself from such a stressful situation on your own.

We are well acquainted with the requirements of effective teamwork and with the dynamics of team processes and have the necessary knowledge and methodologies as to how these processes can be reflected, properly influenced and, if necessary, redirected.

We take on the following tasks on behalf of our clients:

  • consulting and training for managers in the development of teams, groups or working groups
  • drawing up and facilitating team development processes
  • facilitating workshops: defining the present situation, clarifying mandates, roles, tasks, and processes; reviewing current dynamics, conflict resolution

Judith Knobel

onion: sistema GmbH

"Beyond right and wrong there lies a place. There we meet." (Rumi)

I am fascinated by the various ways in which we perceive and see what is around us and use this as a basis for our convictions, different types of behaviour and concepts; they are a challenge to me in my daily work. When I am dealing with individuals, groups, or organisations I aim to ensure that these differences and the emotions that arise with them flow consciously and actively into problem-solving and further development. In this respect, my experience and knowledge, sense of humour and enthusiasm stand me in good stead.

Professional background

  • Independent organisational consultant and coach since 2001, owner of onion: sistema GmbH
  • Head of Department in the training and further education of head teachers (1999–2001)
  • Head of the Elternbildungszentrum der Stadt Zürich (1996–1999)
  • Deputy Director of the Psychologischer Dienst der Schweizerischer Multiple Sklerose Gesellschaft (1990–1996)
  • Member of the Directory Board of a vocational school. 1986–1990)

Educational background

  • Continuous further training courses and regular peer coaching
  • Certificate in conflict management and mediation in organisations (2012)
  • Federal certificate in training and education (2008)
  • Diploma as systemic organisational consultant (2006)
  • Master in corporate development (2001)
  • Further training as psychotherapist (1997)
  • M.A. in applied psychology, University of Zurich (1988)

Clients

  • Organisations in the social services and healthcare fields, public sector, associations (organisational and team development, project monitoring, mediation)
  • Companies in all sectors (executive training, coaching, team development, mediation)
  • Schools (organisational development, further training and development, mediation, coaching)
  • Hospitals and interdisciplinary medical practices (organisational and team development, mediation, coaching)
  • Public sector, committees (role definition, team development, mediation)
  • Executives in all branches (coaching)

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