Tag Archives: metaphor

Models muddling models

Posted on 2021/01/06 by Lelie Jan

For the man with a model, every problem can be solved. Be aware of problems the model cannot solve. Ignore the model, not the man. Harish Jose notes that any model will stop being a model, because it’s no longer … Continue reading →

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How does (y)our mind works? – Mentoring 4

Posted on 2020/06/19 by Lelie Jan

I used a naming technique to find a name for our company and came up with “mind@work”. Only years later, I realized, that that’s exactly the point of facilitating groups. Currently, much of our behaviour is being attributed to the … Continue reading →

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Figuring out meaning

Posted on 2019/01/08 by Lelie Jan

I’ve based my approach on three starting point: “toolmaker metaphor” “relationship classifies the content” a metaphor projects the structure of concrete experiences on the same structure of abstract classes First on metaphor – literally “to carry over” or “transport”. (see … Continue reading →

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Planning and the toolmaker metaphor

Posted on 2018/01/12 by Lelie Jan

Again, I answered some questions on facilitating. About “keeping plans alive”. Plans (intentionally no ,) like communicating, are processes. I’ve always abided with the saying by Montgomery: “plans are nothing, planning is everything“. Planning is not about a plan, just … Continue reading →

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