In today's interconnected world, understanding the shared values and collective identity of teams, organisations, and communities has become crucial. ValueMaps, a powerful tool, offers a unique approach to revealing and visualising these collective identities. By drawing inspiration from Erving Goffman's 'The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life', social constructionism, and Carl Jung's archetypes, ValueMaps provides a comprehensive framework for exploring and understanding shared values and identities.

As a manager, you know how important it is to create a strong organisational culture that aligns with your organisation's goals and values. A strong organisational culture helps attract and retain top talent, increases productivity and engagement, and creates a sense of purpose and direction for employees. One powerful tool for building a strong organisational culture is the use of ValueMaps. In this article, we will explore the concept of ValueMaps, how they work, and how to use them to build a strong culture.

The concept of a participatory urban development approach aims to involve various stakeholders, including residents, entrepreneurs, and organisations, in the process of planning, designing, and developing cities and urban spaces. This approach recognises the importance of local knowledge, expertise, and input in shaping the future of urban areas.

Our mettle is being radically stress-tested now. What used to be hypotheticals – “What if our world was dramatically altered?” – have become today’s realities. The global pandemic is just one of a number of social, economic and technological shocks that are creating internal whiplash for businesses and organizations of every stripe and size. The acronym “VUCA” – shorthand for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous – captures the zeitgeist of the times with uncanny precision.

Changes in legislation and in the childcare scene in the Netherlands pushed Stichting Peutercentra Arnhem (SPA) to distinguish itself from aggressive competitors in the region. ChangeLabs helped the organization to rethink and transform its market position and to build a strong organisational identity over competitors.

Have you ever wondered how we can effectively address the complex challenges faced by organisations and urban places? Enter ChangeLabs – dynamic spaces designed for open collaboration and the co-creation of solutions. In this blog, we'll delve into the why, what, and how of ChangeLabs, exploring their purpose, methodologies, and their potential to drive transformative change.