Consulting
in the Workplace
Organisational Change: Guiding Organisations through Transitions
Navigating organisational change is complex and often fraught with anxiety and resistance. During times of organisational change, leaders perform the leadership behaviours that are the constants of leadership: creating vision and mission, establishing goals and objectives, and enabling systems and structures; motivating, challenging, empowering and inspiring others; providing resources, and aligning people’s efforts with one another and with the environments in which they work. However, leaders must also be aware of another layer of organisational activity. They must understand and manage the emotions that are inevitably aroused by change.
In her work with organisations, Evelyn helps leaders gain clarity of vision, mission, strategy, values and goals. She also provides opportunities for leaders to become more aware of the emotional aspects of group and organisational life and more effectively manage the emotions that are aroused by the change efforts. This helps ensure more effective change management and smoother transitions for groups and organisations
Leadership Development
Many leaders today work in highly challenging, busy and complex work environments. Leaders, in order to develop themselves and their business, need thinking spaces in order to develop their own capacity for thinking. Evelyn offers action learning groups for executives and reflective practice groups for healthcare professionals. She helps leaders to clarify vision, mission, values and goals, and provides opportunities for themselves to manage the emotional aspects of organisational life.
Group Dynamics/Team Building: Strengthening Team Dynamics and Cooperation
Groups and teams can be working hard at their task (or think they are) while paradoxically also engaging in behaviour that is obstructive and anti-task. This is one of the most important ideas in the field of group dynamics.
The systems psychodynamic approach to working with groups will help group participants to work on goals, actions, and deliverables, while also helping groups to explore any covert processes that may be impacting on their overall team effectiveness.
Expert Facilitation: Leading Workshops and Meetings for Optimal Outcomes.
Expert facilitation using the psychodynamic and systems approach ensures that workshops and meetings are conducted in a manner that addresses both the task at hand and the underlying group dynamics. This method helps create a safe space for participants to express their thoughts and emotions, leading to more authentic and productive discussions. By managing the emotional undercurrents and power structures within the group, Evelyn can guide participants towards consensus and actionable outcomes. This approach enhances engagement, ensures that all voices are heard, and drives more effective and lasting solutions.
Role Consultation/Business and Executive Coaching: Helping Individuals Understand and Excel in Their Roles
The psychodynamic and systems approach in role consultation provides individuals with a comprehensive understanding of their roles within the organisational structure. This method delves into both the conscious and unconscious factors that influence behaviour and performance. By exploring personal motivations, interpersonal dynamics, and systemic influences, individuals gain a deeper insight into their own behaviour and its impact on their work environment. This holistic perspective enables them to navigate role complexities, overcome obstacles, and enhance their effectiveness, leading to greater job satisfaction and performance.