6-day Movements of Transformation 

By:

Dees van de Hoef, Jan Jacob Stam and guests

Transformational processes are much more of an adventure than a journey.

On a journey, you know where you are headed – though that may not always go smoothly – while in an adventure, you don’t (yet) know where you’ll end up or what lies ahead.

In this intensive week of Movements of Transformation, you will learn about transformation and profound changes from a systemic perspective. You’ll immerse yourself in transformation and change processes, interventions, how to facilitate them, and how to deal with them. These processes often involve significant challenges in society, organizations, and individuals.

The language for this 6-day program is English.

Program overview

Learning about transformation

The world and the context around us are constantly changing. Transformation is happening in many places, knocking on our doors. Existing patterns and dynamics often work hard to maintain continuity, predictability, and stability, keeping transformation at bay.

What transforms naturally proceeds relatively smoothly. Of course, it requires a lot of attention and care, but it happens “on its own,” and it is palpable.

What transforms through willpower or another motivating force demands a great deal of precision, space, leadership, and commitment.

We will dive deep into:

  • What exactly is transformation?
  • How does it differ from processes like development, change, transition, or reset?
  • What are the typical challenges in transformative processes?
  • What types of interventions are required?
  • What concepts and tools can you apply?
  • Where does transformation begin? With the whole or the parts?
  • How do you work without a fixed “point on the horizon”?

Program

Because this program can itself be transformational, we do not work with a fixed, detailed program. Instead, we focus on what is needed in the moment and what benefits you most as a participant. The program offers a rich mix of theory, interventions, case studies, and in-depth exploration. We focus on the essence of transformation, with room for experimentation and learning.

 

What will you do?

  • Gain insights into transformation and other forms of change.
  • Learn about different types of interventions.
  • Discover tools for transformation.
  • Conduct systemic diagnoses.
  • The real art: at the heart of this program is “instrumentation”: you are your own instrument. We will fine-tune and calibrate it with many explorations and exercises, all in relation to your potential and what you are to your environment/client/employer/colleagues/team/etc.
  • Design interventions.
  • Work on real-life cases provided by participants (personal, professional, or societal).
  • Engage with guest speakers and explore surprising working methods.

Approach

We meet as individuals, in our roles as facilitators, coaches, consultants, leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, adventurers, and whoever else we are. Our approach combines theory, practice, reflection, and feedback. Together, we will explore how transformation works in practice.

What the program is not

This is not a training in facilitating systemic constellations. While we may use a form of constellations (mapping), the focus is on broader systemic work.

Who is this program for?

This program is open to anyone who is willing to learn, experiment, fail, try again, laugh, feel frustrated, face fears, harvest, and discover upgraded versions of themselves. We create a safe, non-judgmental environment where this is all possible.

With participants from different countries and backgrounds, we work together in trust. The program language is English, often a second language for participants. You don’t need to worry about expressing yourself or understanding others, we will find ways to help each other when clarification is needed.

 

Mariana Blanco

Head of Finance & Control, The Netherlands
“MOT was a life changing experience for me. Dees and Jan Jacob created a safe space where it was possible to connect to my essence, to the group and to the beautiful and powerful environment at the location. They guide me through the eye of the needle to find a new (real) identity with genuine love, fun and lightness. Of Course I learned a lot, but above that, I lived an adventure process that I will be forever grateful for. The insights gained there became my leading principles for life and pointed me in the right direction business wise .”
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Practical information:

  • 6 intensive transformative days
  • Schedule: day 1 from 10:00 – 17:00, subsequent days from 9:30 – 17:00, with a free day after Day 3
  • Language: English
  • International participants
  • Group size: max 20 participants
  • The price is VAT free (CRBKO-registration)
  • Includes delicious lunches, tea, coffee, and a homey atmosphere
  • If you want to pay in instalments, you can. Please email info@transitionstudio.global for the options.
  • You arrange your own accommodation when MOT is in Groningen, The Netherlands. Most participants stay in the center of Groningen. Click here for a list of hotels and Airbnbs in and around the city of Groningen that we highly recommend.
05 Oct
2025

6 days Movements of Transformation 5 October – 11 October 2025

 2.610,00