What is Common Ground?
Common Ground is all about preparing the ground for relaxed naturalness. It’s a space in transformation, evolving and growing, where new ways of working and connecting take shape. The focus is on creating environments that foster genuine collaboration and meaningful experiences. Whether it’s through workshops, retreats, or coaching, Common Ground is dedicated to nurturing participatory processes and authentic leadership. It’s not just a service—it’s a journey towards something fresh and alive.
Main Benefits of Common Ground’s Approach
Here’s what makes Common Ground stand out:
- Workshop Facilitation: Engaging participatory group processes and experiential learning spaces inspired by Theory U design elements.
- Team Retreats with a Nature Focus: Tailored one-day or multi-day retreats that emphasize individual focus and connection with nature.
- Consent Moderation: Sociocratic conversation leadership that helps teams make sustainable decisions together, both online and on-site.
- Reflection Moments for Organizations: Dedicated time to focus on culture, alignment, and structure, building strong internal containers.
- Individual Coaching: Supporting leaders in finding their own place and expanding perspectives, including Why-Discovery sessions.
Workshop Facilitation: Creating Experiential Learning Spaces
Workshops at Common Ground aren’t your typical sit-and-listen sessions. They’re designed as participatory group processes where everyone’s voice matters. Drawing on the design elements of Theory U, these workshops create experiential learning spaces that invite deep reflection and active engagement. The goal? To spark transformation and inspire new ways of thinking and acting. It’s about preparing new ground—literally and metaphorically—for growth and relaxed naturalness.
Team Retreats: Nature as a Catalyst for Connection
Team retreats offered by Common Ground bring a refreshing twist by focusing on nature. Whether it’s a one-day escape or a multi-day immersion, these retreats provide a chance to step away from the usual hustle and reconnect with oneself and the team. The individual focus ensures that each participant can explore their own path while contributing to the collective energy. Nature isn’t just a backdrop here—it’s an active partner in the transformation process.
Consent Moderation: Leading with Sociocracy
Making decisions together can be tricky, but Common Ground’s consent moderation approach makes it smoother. Using sociocratic conversation leadership, teams learn to make sustainable decisions through consent rather than consensus or majority rule. This method respects every voice and fosters a culture of shared responsibility. Whether online or on-site, consent measurements help keep the process transparent and inclusive, building trust and alignment.
Project Impact: Linking to Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 4: Quality Education – through experiential learning and leadership development.
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – by fostering healthy team dynamics and sustainable decision-making.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – via nature-focused retreats that deepen environmental awareness.
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – through sociocratic consent moderation promoting inclusive governance.
Reflection and Coaching: Supporting Individual and Organizational Growth
Reflection moments and individual coaching are key pillars at Common Ground. Organizations get dedicated spaces to pause, realign culture, and strengthen structures—building internal containers that hold and support change. On the individual level, coaching helps leaders find their unique place and purpose, expanding perspectives and uncovering their “Why.” It’s a meaningful journey that serves the whole, not just the individual, creating ripples of positive impact throughout the organization.
