Approach
Complex issues require a working method that takes interrelationships into account.
Strategy, structures, leadership, collaboration, and implementation are all interconnected. A change in one area can have repercussions in other parts of the organization.
cidpartners’ holistic approach helps to identify these interrelationships early on and develop a suitable course of action. It combines our consulting logic, selected methods and tools, a transparent consulting process, and our understanding of attitude and quality.
The perspectives on this page illustrate how we categorize concerns, shape collaboration, and keep an eye on impact.
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A holistic approach to challenges offers many advantages. Regardless of the next step or the scale of the measure, the big picture remains in focus.
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Our working method
Our approach can be viewed from four perspectives. Each of these illuminates a different aspect of our work and leads to the appropriate further exploration.
Consulting approach
Our consulting approach demonstrates the importance of different perspectives on a challenge. Integrating Perspectives describes this way of thinking. The cidway shows how we implement it in our collaborations.
methods and instruments
We utilize established methods and our own approaches from science and consulting practice. Discover our selection of diagnostics, process methods, coaching and interventions, facilitation and moderation, as well as training formats.
Consultation process
Each consulting project is individually tailored to the specific needs and organization. At the same time, there are principles that guide our collaboration: a clear definition of the project scope, a jointly developed approach, and regular monitoring of implementation and impact.
attitude and quality
Our attitude and values shape how we conduct consulting. Learn about our guiding principles for humanity and organizations, how we understand responsibility, and how we measure the quality and effectiveness of our work.
Our consulting
A challenge often manifests itself in one area, but its causes and effects lie elsewhere. Focusing only on the visible part of the problem might solve one issue, but in doing so, create new tensions elsewhere.
For us, working holistically doesn’t mean tackling everything at once. We consider the interrelationships so that individual measures fit into the larger context.
“Integrating perspectives” describes how we categorize and connect different viewpoints. The ” cidway” translates this logic into collaboration: our clients’ experience meets our external perspective. Together, we develop sustainable next steps.
integrating perspectives
Integrating perspectives describes our consulting approach and the logic behind our work.
Our understanding of our work is shaped by systemic organizational development and insights from work and organizational psychology. Theory and consulting practice are intertwined. In addition to established models, we utilize approaches we have developed ourselves, creating tailored processes, programs, and solutions.
We consider challenges strategically, organizationally, humanly, and with a focus on implementation. Depending on the situation, we may place greater emphasis on specific levels without losing sight of the others. In doing so, we reveal where perspectives align, where they diverge, and what interests underlie them.
We openly address tensions and use them to generate new solutions and drive development. This creates space for overcoming obstacles, increasing employee satisfaction, and boosting productivity.
cidway
COLLABORATION WITH CIDPARTNERS
The cidway describes how we implement our consulting approach in our collaborative work. Every organization brings different prerequisites. Therefore, we tailor our approach to its initial situation, the people involved, and the specific task. Five guiding principles shape this collaboration:
EQUALITY AND CO-CREATION
We develop the approach together with our clients. In doing so, we clarify roles and responsibilities and combine the organization’s knowledge with our experience and external perspective.
COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE
Knowledge about an organization is distributed among many people. We include those whose experiences, skills, and assessments are important for the respective topic.
INDIVIDUALITY AND PROTOTYPING
We test initial approaches in everyday work and further develop them based on the experience gained. This allows us to react to new insights and changing conditions.
HOLISTIC APPROACH AND INTEGRATION
We consider individual measures in the context of the overall project. In doing so, we pay attention to how they affect structures, collaboration, and daily work.
RESULTS ORIENTATION:
At the outset, we clarify what the collaboration aims to achieve. Subsequently, we monitor progress and adjust our approach accordingly. The results should be usable by the participants and enable them to build upon them.
: How a concern becomes a viable approach
Every consulting project begins with a different starting point. Therefore, we don’t follow a fixed process. At the same time, the collaboration requires clarity about what needs to be addressed, who is involved, and how progress can be measured.
1. Clarify the concerns and goals
At the outset, we clarify the reason for the collaboration, the central question, and the expected impact. This also includes the scope of the project, relevant decision-making areas, and the roles of those involved.
2. UNDERSTANDING THE STARTING SITUATION
We incorporate relevant perspectives, examine existing information, and make different perceptions visible. Discussions, existing data, and appropriate diagnostic tools help to identify patterns and connections. This leads to hypotheses for further action.
3. JOINTLY DESIGNING AND MANAGING THE PROCESS
The mandate and initial situation determine how we design the process. Consulting, coaching, training, facilitation, or larger participatory formats can fulfill different functions. Throughout the project, we regularly review which step makes sense next and what needs to be adjusted.
4. SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION AND LEARNING
Implementation doesn’t begin only after the concept development phase. We integrate daily work practices early on and examine the changes brought about by the agreed-upon steps. Insights gained from practical experience are incorporated into the further process. This allows us to adapt our approach without losing sight of the agreed-upon goal.
5. EVALUATE IMPACT AND DERIVE NEXT STEPS
During the project, we monitor whether the agreed-upon goals are being achieved and what effects are emerging. Together with our clients, we then determine what should be continued, adapted, or addressed anew.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does cidpartners' approach encompass?
cidpartners’ approach combines the consulting methodology, methods and tools, the consulting process, as well as attitude and quality. These areas demonstrate how we categorize challenges, structure collaboration, and evaluate the impact of our work.
What distinguishes the consulting approach from the consulting process at cidpartners?
cidpartners’ consulting approach describes the logic we use to consider and categorize challenges. The consulting process describes how the collaboration develops from clarifying the issue to implementation and evaluation of the impact.
What does Integrating Perspectives mean at cidpartners?
“Integrating perspectives” describes the core of our consulting approach and the underlying logic. We examine challenges from strategic, organizational, human, and implementation-related perspectives. In doing so, we reveal interrelationships, tensions, conflicting objectives, and the consequences of different options.
What is the cidway?
The ” cidway” describes how we implement our consulting approach in our collaborative work. Five guiding principles shape this work: equality and co-creation, collective intelligence, individuality and prototyping, holism and integration, and results orientation.
How does a consulting process at cidpartners work?
A consulting process at cidpartners begins with clarifying the client’s needs and objectives. We then analyze the initial situation, collaboratively develop the approach, support implementation and learning, and evaluate the impact achieved. The specific details are tailored to the client’s requirements and the organization’s circumstances.
How does cidpartners select methods and tools?
cidpartners selects methods and tools based on their intended function within the consulting process. Key factors include the specific issue at hand, the organizational context, and the desired outcome. Our selection encompasses diagnostics, consulting, coaching, facilitation, moderation, and training.
What role do attitude and quality play in cidpartners' approach?
Attitude and quality shape how cidpartners conducts its consulting. This includes our values, our view of people and organizations, our understanding of responsibility, and the criteria we use to measure the quality and effectiveness of our consulting work.
How does a collaboration with cidpartners begin?
A collaboration with cidpartners begins with an initial consultation . During this meeting, we clarify your needs, the framework, and the expected impact. Based on this, we discuss the most appropriate starting point and who should be involved in the next steps.
How quickly does cidpartners respond to an inquiry?
cidpartners aims to respond to inquiries within 24 hours during the working week. This applies to appointment requests as well as messages via email or telephone.
What can I do if no suitable appointment time is available?
If no suitable appointment is available or your request cannot wait, you can send us an email or leave a message on our answering machine. We usually get back to you within 24 hours during the working week.