Development requires movement and being open-minded to handle the continuous flow of challenges life presents. Shifting from seeing problems to seeing opportunities is something that can be influenced and involves factors like will, perspective, maturity, mindset, and culture.
I am transitioning into the next phase of my life – what is called elderhood. This is a developmental opportunity that brings a shift in my professional work and role. My creating and doing is taking on new forms. Rather than being an active ”opportunity agent” myself, I will focus more on supporting others in their endeavours. In this, I offer my skills, experiences, knowledge, and resources to help. My wish is to support people, ideas, cultures, and practices that lead us to more and better stewardship, and true sustainability.
Can I be of assistance? If so, I hope you reach out.
Services.
Are you embarking on an important and challenging initiative? Or struggling with one that isn’t delivering? Most change and development efforts fall short of intentions, or fail. With my help you can improve your chances of succeeding.
With a foundation in fields like leadership, culture, innovation, group development, and organizational development, I am hired to support entrepreneurs and leaders in various processes, such as:
- Starting challenging or difficult development initiatives
- Unblocking development work that has stalled
- Maintaining energy and momentum in long development processes
- Advising on movement towards progressive organisational cultures
- Establishing and strengthening principles and practices for stewardship
- Providing individual guidance, sparring, and mentorship
- Matching and recruiting capable people for projects or initiatives
- Presentations, seminars, and workshops in my areas of expertise
I work with a process- and system-oriented approach. Contributing to sustainable development is a fundamental aspect of all my work. Each assignment has its own conditions, which shape the design of the collaboration.
Capabilities
The essence of my work is a knack for connecting people and ideas in ways that:
- shifts awareness and accountability from the parts towards the whole
- fosters stewardship and purpose over self interest and fear
- empowers people and organisations to develop themselves and exercise their judgement
- serves the beauty and complexity of life and explores new directions and possibilities
Experience
Since 1993 I have evolved a practice that guides and supports individuals, teams and organisations with their development initiatives and processes. I have a broad business background and have worked for roughly 30 years in +100 organisations in all sectors and sizes. My experience includes process design, strategy, co-creation, facilitation and guidance in the domains of leadership, entrepreneurship, management and organisational development. Over the years I have also started several small businesses and social enterprises.
Profile
Life, people, processes and systems are my thing. At heart I’m a curious and systemically oriented generalist. I explore, learn and apply. My life is dedicated to service beyond myself. I get energy from emergent processes, connecting with wise people, inducing perspectives and ideas, and holding space for challenging conversations. I’m said to be reliable, flexible and creative, but also values-centred and principled. I have an extensive wellbeing practice that includes meditation, qigong and time in nature.
Say hi!
I’d love to hear what you are working on and explore if I can be of service.
Contact
I have my physical practice in Stockholm, Sweden. I also work remotely and am open to doing work outside Sweden if the conditions are mutually beneficial.
Please get in touch at jan@knowhouse.se or +46 733 312222.
You can find more information about me and my work in my LinkedIn profile.