Training method: The Circle of Coherence
Training method: The Circle of Coherence
One of the tools of i2connect toolbox used during the training of trainers courses is the Circle of Coherence. It shows patterns of interaction that can occur within a network and gives insight into different ways to encourage vitality. It is based on the idea that people always balance between hope and fear:
Hope that collaboration will bring benefit, meaningfulness and protection; Fear that collaboration will lead to loss of autonomy and abuse of trust. It can be defined according to dimensions: Similarities/Differences and ME/WE. Between the poles Similarities/Differences people make connections with each other based on shared ambition and curiosity. Between the poles ME/WE people become actively involved and coortinate their efforts with each other. In doing so, they cater to their own interests, as well as to the intention of the network. At the center of these poles ther is the vital space: this is the space for curiosity and creativity, that generates energy, whereas the space outside drains energy. Inside it people dare to make mistakes and learn. Within the circle of coherence, it is possible to identify three type of patterns: constructive patterns - that enhance vitality and coherence; defensive patterns: that indicate people acting out for a sense of thier own security; destructive patterns: that escalate from bad to worse, and force the network apart. If fear outweighs hope, defensive patterns take over.
One of the tools of i2connect toolbox used during the training of trainers courses is the Circle of Coherence. It shows patterns of interaction that can occur within a network and gives insight into different ways to encourage vitality. It is based on the idea that people always balance between hope and fear:
Hope that collaboration will bring benefit, meaningfulness and protection; Fear that collaboration will lead to loss of autonomy and abuse of trust. It can be defined according to dimensions: Similarities/Differences and ME/WE. Between the poles Similarities/Differences people make connections with each other based on shared ambition and curiosity. Between the poles ME/WE people become actively involved and coortinate their efforts with each other. In doing so, they cater to their own interests, as well as to the intention of the network. At the center of these poles ther is the vital space: this is the space for curiosity and creativity, that generates energy, whereas the space outside drains energy. Inside it people dare to make mistakes and learn. Within the circle of coherence, it is possible to identify three type of patterns: constructive patterns - that enhance vitality and coherence; defensive patterns: that indicate people acting out for a sense of thier own security; destructive patterns: that escalate from bad to worse, and force the network apart. If fear outweighs hope, defensive patterns take over.
i2connect - Connecting advisers to boost interactive innovation in agriculture and forestry
Ongoing | 2019-2024
- Main funding source
- Horizon 2020 (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
- Geographical location
- France
Project Keywords
- Animal husbandry
- Animal welfare
- Biodiversity and nature
- Climate change (incl. GHG reduction, adaptation and mitigation, and other air related issues)
- Competitiveness/new business models
- Farm diversification
- Forestry
- Pest/disease control in plants
- Pest/disease control in animals
- Soil
- AKIS, incl. advice, training, on-farm demo, interactive innovation projects