Klaus Schenck, Ph.D., became interested in models of “system dynamics” in 1976, became a “systemic consultant” in 1997, is an active contributor to the SF community since 2003 and an active student of the Theory-of-Constraints community since 2005. He presented his model of fractal “simplexity”, named “CORFU”, at the 2006 SOLworld conference in Vienna, taught his own module on “complex adaptive systems” at a German university in 2009, summarised some aspects of Systems Thinking, including hints to the Cynefin framework, in a book chapter in 2020 (you can download ”CORFU” and “Systems Thinking” here: https://sites.google.com/site/klausschenck/free-resources-articles), and published a book on conflict resolution (in the German language) in 2021 ( https://www.amazon.de/Konflikte-Projekten-Bausteine-konstruktive-Konfliktl%C3%B6sungen/dp/3648147994).
Lance Fortner is a counsellor, coach and educator with 20+ years of experience, and post-graduate training in solution-focused practice.
Blending mindfulness, mediation solutions and pastoral care, Lance provides individuals and communities with strategies that guide greater growth mindset, constructive communication methods and efforts to promote healthy well-being.
Following foundational work in university student counselling and development, Lance transitioned to family mental health services in the State of New Hampshire in the US where he led a non-profit grassroots organisation for at-risk students. Lance’s family then went to Boston, where he continued his community work. In 2013, he moved with his family to Germany, where he has since provided counselling within an international community in Heidelberg.
MBA Dr.rer.pol. Organisational consultant, mediator, coach, solution-focused trainer. Co-founder and associate of ConsultContor - Consulting and Coaching, Cologne, Germany. Teams and people in challenging leadership situations lie particularly close to the heart of the economic sociologist. In the context of his own professional experience as executive science manager, he supports them in overcoming blockages, resolving conflicts and successfully pursuing their goals. Qualifications as social scientist and organisational developer are the basis for his resource-oriented and solution-focused approach.
Coach für Menschen, die in einer Beziehungkrise mit ihrem Job stecken
Betriebswirtschaft – Organisationspsychologie – Logotherapie & Existenzanalyse (Viktor E. Frankl) mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung in Unternehmensberatung, Coaching und Workshop-Moderation vom EPU über Kleinst- und Kleinbetriebe bis zum Konzern Wirtschaftsunternehmen, NGOs, öffentlicher Sektor seit 2021 Psychologische Beraterin (gem. §19 GewO)
Herzlich Willkommen bei der deutschsprachigen Sektion (Chapter) von SFiO. Seit 2011 bieten wir einen Raum für persönliche Begegnungen und den Erfahrungsaustausch auf Deutsch.
Originally from Chicago, Stephanie works with clients to generate innovation and help them communicate its value. She especially enjoys working with subject matter experts to enhance knowledge sharing.
She has an MSC in International’s Relations from the London School of Economics and is a Certified HPI Design Thinking Coach.
SolutionSurfers® Deutschland Founder, Coach Trainer, Executive Coach, Leadership Expert
Being a passionate SF Coach, a future oriented leadership driven mind and a soul that continues to be inspired by the human experience, Stephanie deeply cares about Coaching and Leadership and all the connections that are created when you mix them and create inspiring and meaningful learning experiences for everyone involved.
In 2016, she founded SolutionSurfers® Germany, a Coaching Institute that provides coaching certification courses in Germany. In addition, she supports Top Leaders and their teams on their growth journey towards a more skillful, purpose-driven and future oriented leadership approach.