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17 May, 2023

Psychodynamic Group Coaching for personal and organisational change

Psychodynamic Group Coaching for personal and organisational change

Join us as we explore and share our experiences of using the group coaching approach in understanding the need of the client. Registration open!

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25 Apr, 2023

The Leadership Mystique, Q&A with Manfred Kets de Vries & Elizabeth Florent

The Leadership Mystique, Q&A with Manfred Kets de Vries & Elizabeth Florent

Join us in our discussion on the Leadership Mystique and pull back the veil on the dynamics of effective leadership.

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30 Mar, 2023

KDVI Diagnostic and Development Services

KDVI Diagnostic and Development Services

Please join us for an interactive session on KDVI’s diagnostics and our psychodynamic-systemic approach to diagnosis and feedback.

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14 Feb, 2023

Leadership and group dynamics: The roles we play out

Leadership and group dynamics: The roles we play out

In this session, we explore what leads to good group dynamics in a way that we can empower teams to better communicate and collaborate.

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07 Feb, 2023

Our Inner Theatre: The stories we tell

Our Inner Theatre: The stories we tell

In this session, we explore how to connect to our inner theatre and gain better awareness of how we bring ourselves to work.

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17 Nov, 2022

KDVI Diagnostic and Development Services

KDVI Diagnostic and Development Services

Please join us for an interactive session on KDVI’s diagnostics and our psychodynamic-systemic approach to diagnosis and feedback.

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16 Nov, 2022

Climbing Everest - Online simulation on leadership & team work

Climbing Everest - Online simulation on leadership & team work

Christina von Wackerbarth shares her experience on using the Everest Simulation and the learning outcomes of this virtual journey.

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27 Oct, 2022

Grow: Leveraging digital technology for effective team development

Grow: Leveraging digital technology for effective team development

Fabio Coluccia, Victoria Bouix & Cyrus Tanedo share how they deploy Grow to better deliver sustainable team development initiatives.

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22 Sep, 2022

Stories from the trenches: The challenges of advising family businesses

Stories from the trenches: The challenges of advising family businesses

Stories from the trenches: The challenges of advising family businesses

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19 Sep, 2022

Living with Change: A digital journey to Look in, Look out and Reach out

Living with Change: A digital journey to Look in, Look out and Reach out

Betina Rama, Kate Philips-Kaiser & Katherine Twaddell will share their experience of creating an online guided reflection tool.

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07 Jul, 2022

In loving memory of Simon Sijbrands

In loving memory of Simon Sijbrands

Today we celebrate the loss of Simon, a treasured member of the KDVI community, who was integral to the building of the business and who’s deep understanding of leadership and group dynamics has had a deep impact on the many leaders and organisations that he worked with. 

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29 Jun, 2022

Informational Session: KDVI Psychodynamic Group Coaching Practicum

Informational Session: KDVI Psychodynamic Group Coaching Practicum

Margot Schumacher and the GCP team would like to invite you to an informational session on our flagship professional development programme.

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20 Dec, 2021

KDVI Newsletter - December 2021

KDVI Newsletter - December 2021

Slowing down to speed up

As we approach the end of another demanding year, sources of inspiration, calm and clarity are vital to re-energise to face the challenges ahead. Here are three themes for reflection as you prepare for the year ahead.

KDVI NEwsletter - December 2021

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08 Aug, 2021

KDVI Newsletter - August 2021

KDVI Newsletter - August 2021

The importance of doing nothing, spending time in nature and disconnecting

As summer comes to a close in the northern hemisphere, we have rounded up key insights for holding on to the key beneifts of the season when it comes to creativity, problem solving and mental wellbeing.

KDVI Newsletter - August 2021

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19 Jul, 2021

KDVI Newsletter - July 2021

KDVI Newsletter - July 2021

Success in hybrid & emergent workspaces

The COVID 19 crisis has forced people into working in virtual spaces. These spaces, and how we work in them, are now becoming hybrid and emergent - but are they emerging in a good way?

KDVI Newsletter - July 2021

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01 Jul, 2021

KDVI Learning Lab Conversation Series Spring 2021

KDVI Learning Lab Conversation Series Spring 2021

We recently held a series of client conversations with leaders from around the world to take stock of current experiences and to share perspectives on the future of leadership and workplaces. 

We learned about the continued priority on supporting their people through the continuing upheaval of the pandemic, the desire to step back and imagine the new possibilities for themselves and their organisations, and the challenge of creating the space for real growth and transformation in what are still uncertain and often reactive environments.

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24 Mar, 2021

Manfred Kets De Vries Podcast

Manfred Kets De Vries Podcast

In this episode of the Scaleup Valley podcast, Mike Dias speaks with Manfred Kets-de-Vries about the dangers of toxic personalities within the leadership team.

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05 Mar, 2021

Lunch With The FT - The CEO whisperer: ‘Every leader needs a fool’

Lunch With The FT - The CEO whisperer: ‘Every leader needs a fool’

'Everybody is normal until you know them better.' Manfred Kets de Vries talks about his childhood in Nazi-occupied Holland, making leaders more humane, and how bosses' echo chambers work – over Lunch with the Financial Times's Michael Skapinker.

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01 Mar, 2021

KDVI Newsletter - March 2021

KDVI Newsletter - March 2021

Preparing for the light at the end of the tunnel - 

Managing the conttradictions and uncertainties of the recorvey

KDVI Newsletter - March 2021

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01 Mar, 2021

KDVI Newsletter - March 2021

KDVI Newsletter - March 2021

Preparing for the light at the end of the tunnel - 

Managing the conttradictions and uncertainties of the recorvey

KDVI Newsletter - March 2021

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01 Dec, 2020

KDVI Newsletter - December 2020

KDVI Newsletter - December 2020

Hold on to moments of calm and clarity -

At the close of this tough and tumultuous year, take a moment to reflect on your purpose and your practice as a leader or as a coach

KDVI Nesletter - December 2020

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01 Nov, 2020

KDVI Newsletter - November 2020

KDVI Newsletter - November 2020

Resilience, wellbeing and healthy performance cultures - 

The challenge of leadership today is riding the pandemic rollercoaster while laying tracks for the future and inspiring others. Resilience is key.

KDVI Newsletter - Nov 2020

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26 Oct, 2020

KDVI Newsletter October 2020

KDVI Newsletter October 2020

How to help people to adapt, not force them to adopt - 

For many, the first wave of the pandemic was an adrenaline-fuelled sprint. The long haul demands a different lace and a shift in leadership priorities.

KDVI Newsletter - October 2020

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