Over the past 15 years, Jan has been developing unique models for accompanying individuals and systems. These models are part of an integrative and embodied approach to people and organizations, which he calls ‘Systemic Presence’. Systemic Presence combines open and non-judgmental attention, refined observation, and multi-levelled pattern detection. Together these abilities provide a qualitative way of tuning into a system, getting freely lost in its complexity, and thence profoundly recognizing its unique characteristics.
An important principle is to avoid attempting to change something even when it appears highly desirable to do so. Systemic Presence is an invitation not to change anything. It creates a climate that helps bring forth a natural process of growth. Change or transformation is an effect, never an outcome. This practice inspires one to be aware of and utilize anything that is present; nothing is to be eliminated. Recognizing the right value of all elements allows the unique choreography of a system to unfold in a beautiful natural way.