Lea Im Obersteg wearing a white pullover, holding a leg of a plastic skeleton, representing unconventional tools that get applied during her work.

The Connect Framework

Some call it unconventional.

I call it: Use whatever works to transform organizations and humans.

Inspired by Theory U from Otto Scharmer, my Design Thinking past and strategyzing approaches, the Connect Framework is both: a system view on organizational reality and a hands-on frame for the individual journeys each individual is going through.

Carefully curated tools and methods are embedded in the Framework and support you and your teams of your journey.

Just at the edge of the comfort zone.

Diagram of The Connect Framework with three steps: 1. collect, 2. create, 3. connect, illustrated with playful characters and flowing lines.

The three continuously and sometimes simultaneously used process steps…

collect

We analyze data, unterstand emotions, and empathize with your stakeholders and their worldviews. Together, we find out what truly matters to you, your organization and your relevant environment.

Two overlapping circles, with the left circle labeled '1', representing the first building block of the Connect Framework: Collect.
Diagram of two overlapping circles, with the right labeled '2', representing the second building block of the Connect Framework: Create.

create

We experiment, learn in several loops and pivot when needed. Together, we build futures through tangible actions and new behavior patterns.

Diagram of two connected circles labeled with the number 3, representing the third building block of the Connect Framework: Connect as an ongoing practice.

connect

We infuse regular feedback loops through conscious spaces for pause and reflection. Together we make sure, that joy guides you and your teams along the way.

Theory Back-bone

Major works that influence how we work together:

  • Scharmer Otto (2009): Theory U

  • Schmid, Bernd (2014): Systemic Organizational Development

  • Grubendorfer, Christina and Ackermann, Christina (2023): The Real Book of Work

  • Lafley, A. G. and Martin, Roger L. (2024): Playing to Win

Magic Methods & Tools

Whatever helps us to unlock new behavior:

  • Design Thinking

  • Improv Theater

  • Silence

  • Paint, swords, colors, trees…

… remember it’s an ongoing and non-linear process..