René de Baaij

From System to Meaning

systemisch werken

  • Jouw plek in het systeem

    Systemen houden zichzelf in stand, ook als ze structureel onrecht herhalen. Verandering begint niet bij beleid, maar bij de bereidheid te zien én geraakt te worden.

  • De stille kracht van macht

    Macht werkt subtiel, vaak zonder expliciete instructies of druk. Juist door haar onzichtbaarheid kan zij relaties, besluitvorming en ruimte voor tegenspraak vormgeven.

  • Remaining Faithful to What Feels Right

    Sometimes you feel it before you know it. That subtle discomfort when a decision is formally correct, but inwardly feels off. It is precisely there that the question arises whether you remain faithful to what feels right.

  • What If We Are Truly Allowed to Disagree

    This blog explores how tolerating fundamental differences is essential for leadership, collaboration, and societal resilience.

  • When the System Grinds to a Halt

    This blog explores how disruptions in systems—from strikes to silent withdrawal—are not malfunctions to be smoothed over, but signals that tell us something essential about respect, capacity, and balance.

  • Limits to Technological Autonomy

    This blog explores how AI regulation can help safeguard human agency in a time when technology is becoming increasingly autonomous. How can we, as leaders, find the balance between innovation and ethics?

  • AI in Election Campaigns

    This blog explores how AI bots influence election campaigns, and how leaders can maintain a balance between technological progress and ethical responsibility.

  • Where Boundaries and Difference Meet

    This blog explores how freedom of expression and respect for difference can reinforce one another within organizations and society. What does it ask of leaders to reverse polarization and create space for an honest yet constructive conversation?

  • When Steering Becomes an Obstacle

    This blog explores how centralized steering in education policy can lead to distance, powerlessness, and resistance. What does it ask of leaders to find a balance between providing direction and allowing space?

  • Control and the Space for the Unknown

    This blog explores how our drive for control can sometimes stand in the way of creativity, growth, and collaboration. How can we make space for the unknown while still maintaining a sense of grounding?