Inga Pöhlsen-Wagner
Trekking: The best holiday for me would be to walk from village to village with my backpack and to move off the beaten track in search of unpredictable situations; to be on the move and occasionally pausing to enjoy the wonderful view; to forget time, but still follow a rhythm. Back in consulting, the processes become a journey on which I can enjoy the views and the rhythm …
Professional Background
- Psychology Diplom at the University of Hamburg, with specialization in consulting and training (F. Schulz von Thun and A. Redlich)
- Trainer and training supervisor for adult education and internal advanced training for employees at a nationwide educational institution
- Commissioned lecturer on social science topics at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, the University of Hanover, and the University of Lüneburg
- Consultant and trainer since 1996, initially with Kronshage & Partner; since 2000, senior consultant at kbp Organisationsberatung GmbH
- Advanced training in group dynamics (German Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Dynamics – DAGG), systemic consulting (University of Hanover), and conflict facilitation (University of Hamburg)
Systemic: To me systemic management means accepting that organizations have their own dynamic that cannot be controlled. Manager cannot therefore plan decisions and be aware of their outcome; they must cope with complexity and therefore require teamwork in the management circle. The competition and loneliness experienced by many managers often mean lost potential for an organization.