ConflictAbility in the political fray

We’re all familiar with conflict. Tension builds and our nervous system switches to autopilot: fight, flight, freeze, over-adaptation.

When conflicts take on a political dimension, the situation becomes particularly delicate. And it is precisely these kinds of tensions that are on the rise — both within and around organisations.

To remain capable of taking action in such situations, we need both: an awareness of ourselves and our own patterns of conflict — and an understanding of the structures and discourses within which we operate. This is precisely what our one-day ConflictAbility training course is all about: the ability to cope with conflicts and shape them consciously. Together, we will explore the following questions:

As for ourselves

• What internal patterns do we draw on when responding to conflicts?
• How can we remain open-minded and understanding without losing sight of our own point of view and our values?
• When do we build bridges — and when do we seek confrontation?

Within the organisation

• How do we analyse our own organisation and its options for action within the power structure?
• What spaces and practices do we need in order to address social tensions, both with and within our organisations ?
• What formal and informal roles can help to resolve conflicts effectively?

The training is aimed at people who work in or with organisations. It combines self-reflection, practical exercises, role-plays and strategic organisational analysis. The aim is to strengthen one’s own ‘ConflictAbility’: recognising conflicts, understanding power dynamics, making informed decisions and expanding one’s own scope for action.

• Thursday, 26 November 2026
• 9.30 am to 5.30 pm

For this seminar, we have decided on a fee of between €100 and €400, based on your own assessment.

The service is exempt from VAT pursuant to Section 4 No. 22 a).

Organisational development specialist, cultural and political scientist

When it comes to transforming our society into one characterised by positive, fair and supportive coexistence, I am deeply passionate about it. I have put this passion into practice in many different roles – whether as the founder and community organiser at Kotti & Co, as an expert on housing issues in senior roles at a public-law institution in Berlin, or as the managing director of the Berlin Tenants’ Association. I enjoy working with people who want to change the world and who start by making a difference within themselves, their communities and their organisations. As a systemic consultant, I support people and organisations in a sustainable and resource-oriented way as they work to change the world. Particularly at a time when funding is being cut and less is being invested in progressive development, I also notice that more and more people are taking the time to seek new ways of shaping an open and just society. I want to support and strengthen these initiatives.

I work with a deep belief in self-organisation and love striking a balance between creative dynamism and clear structures. With a background in critical psychology and business studies, I view organisations from two perspectives: as a space for individual agency and development, and as a framework for strategic impact.  I have spent many years working in collectives and initiatives, as well as in companies and foundations in an international context, including on bridging projects during and after the war in the Balkans. With SOCIUS, I have been supporting change and strategy processes within organisations and networks since 2002.

As a freelance trainer, consultant and organisational developer, my aim is to support individuals, teams and organisations through processes of conflict and growth, thereby enabling them to realise their full potential. For me, sustainable and powerful development always means strengthening inner connectedness whilst enhancing external effectiveness. My work combines the A.T.C.C. approach with insights from organisational development, the Theatre of the Oppressed, my experience in social movements, and what I have learnt so far on my personal journey through life and relationships.