Creating a level playing field for collaboration
How can we make a difference together, in equity and mutuality, instead of inviting people to participate in a project they do not own? In this series, we discover what works by sharing stories of lived experiences from a diversity of wise guests. Organizers, participants, facilitators, and researchers of participatory projects. By sharing examples and insights, we want to contribute to co-creating a world that works for all. Special thanks to Jane Lewis for helping to bring this series to life and to our guests. Hosted by Tonnie van der Zouwen. Help us to grow by rating and giving a comment.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
#16 Lieteke van Vucht Tijssen: Courageous executives - realising a cultural turnaround in a collaborative manner
What is the role of executive leaders in a collaborative change process? In this inspiring episode, we sit down withsociologist and former university executive, Lieteke van Vucht Tijssen. She takes u…
#15 Babah Tarawally: The wisdom of Ubuntu - a path to connection
In this episode, we welcome Babah Tarawally, a journalist, columnist, and author originally from Sierra Leone. Baba discusses the philosophy of Ubuntu and its relevance to creating a level playing fi…
#14 Siddharth GJ - The essence of collaboration beyond disabilities
In this episode, we welcome Siddharth, a senior banker from Bengaluru, India, with over 20 years of experience in the banking industry. Siddharth shares his inspiring journey of living with cerebral …
#13 Fiona Frank: Creating inclusive activism - courageous and intersectional leadership
Join us for an inspiring episode with Fiona Frank, an educator, politician, activist, and consultant from the Netherlands. With over 22 years of experience, she teaches at the University of Applied S…
#12 Tineke Abma: Redefining research - the power of sitting next to, not in front of people
In this episode, we welcome Tineke Abma, a professor of arts and health at Erasmus University and Leiden Medical Center and executive director of Leiden Academy on Vitality and Aging. Tineke shares h…
#11 Rekha Nair: Dignity in mergers, acquisitions and restructuring
In this episode, we welcome Rekha Nair, an experienced HR consultant and founder of Align HR, based in Chennai, India. Rekha shares her extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and orga…
#10 Lucy Wairimu Mukuria: The essence of humanity, unpacking colonialism and identity
In this episode, we welcome Lucy Wairimu Mukuria from Nairobi, Kenya. Lucy shares her insights on how Western people often unconsciously reinforce colonial practices. She recounts personal stories ab…
#9 - Ben Roberts: Power shift - collaborating to reimagine funding governance for systemic transformation
Discover how a group of visionaries broke traditional hierarchies to develop a collaborative model for funding governance. In this episode, we delve into the challenges and successes of co-creating a…
#8 - Cihan Koral: From blue-collar workers to CEOs - facilitating change of perspectives
In this episode, we welcome Cihan Koral, a seasoned facilitator and consultant based in Istanbul. Cihan shares her rich experiences working with diverse groups, focusing on social change and inclusiv…
#7 - Laure Bruère - Dawson: Reconnecting through the Conversation Forum - the impact of listening to youth
Join us as Laure Bruère-Dawson shares her journey as a French facilitator, creating safe spaces for conversations that matter. She talks about the Conversation Forum, an event designed to bring peopl…
#6 - Craig Freshley: Bridging divides - The art of neutral facilitation in politically charged conversations
Craig Freshley is an expert in neutral facilitation and guiding good group decisions. He shares his experiences with Make-Shift Coffee Houses, designed to bridge divides between differing political v…
#5 - Nancy Bragard: Understanding Cultural DNA - embracing diversity by practicing the Art of Possibility
Nancy Bragard is an expert in intercultural consulting and collective intelligence. She shares a compelling story about the workshops she led for Dutch and French HR teams who were facing cultural mi…
#4 - Harold Shinsato: Self-discovery, taking responsibility for your own path
Harold Shinsato shares his journey in discovering the principles of Open Space Technology. He recounts his experiences as a consultant dealing with conflicts in large companies, his participation in…
#3 - Tova Averbuch: Shared Leadership - Challenges and Opportunities
Tova Averbuch shares insights from her extensive experience as a consultant, teacher, and facilitator of Organizational Development. Opening space on a level playing field means sharing leadership an…
#2 - Peggy Holman: Getting the whole system in the room for collective ownership
Peggy Holman talks about the importance of purpose and of diversity and inclusion in change processes. She shares insights from her extensive experience in journalism and facilitation, emphasizing th…
#1 - Jane E. Lewis: Creating an environment where everyone feels successful
Jane Lewis talks about collaborative spaces and creating an environment where everyone can feel successful. She tells the story of how this works in Studio Tainan, in Taiwan—a self-organizing space f…