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

Markus Kaiser

onion: werkplatz gmbh

«I have learned, and I am fully convinced of the fact, that as human beings it is in our nature to grow. For if we cease growing, we are either at dying or being suffocated.» Virginia Satir, 1916–1988

The content of this statement has deeply affected me. In my opinion it applies equally well to individuals and teams as to organisations. Throughout my work I do my best to encourage this growth, this kind of development.

Professional background

• Independent coach and consultant for personal, management and organisational development in Baden since 1998; partner in onion: Consultancy Network since 2000
• coach and consultant for personal and management development at Swissair (1993-1998)
• professional and career consultant at the Berufsberatung Lenzburg; co-director (1985-1993)

Educational background

• M.Sc. in organisational development, University of Klagenfurt, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Research and Further Education, Vienna, 2006
• Course in integrative therapy, gestalt therapy and fostering of creativity (Fritz Perls Institute, Düsseldorf), 1996
• Swiss Higher Diploma in Human Resources from the School of Business and Administration, Olten, 1994
• Course in client-centered therapy, Swiss Association for the person centered approach, 1988
• Diploma in psychology (Institute of Applied Psychology IAP), careers advisor 1986
• Apprenticeship as Mechanical engineer

Miscellaneous information

Member of:
Forum für Organisationsentwicklung, www.oe-forum.ch

Joint projects with:
Nadia Omar, Communications Consultant, www.nomkom.ch

Further important links: www.yogabaden.ch, www.sac-pizterri.ch