Testimonials

"I use Human Systems Dynamics to shift the prism so that my clients can view chaos as a reality which can be influenced rather than one which must either be avoided or controlled.  That single shift in point of view creates endless possibilities for acting and reacting in the complex world in which we all exist.  The real world application of the theory, which can be found in HSD tools, allows change without control.  This self-organising process is truly liberating for leaders, managers and workers in complex business systems."

"Human Systems Dynamics Institute has awakened the spirit for exploring more on the theory of human systems dynamics, and it has given me a better understanding of my observations of organizational patterns.  Using the HSD tools in my work is the key to productive team interactions, purposeful change management facilitation and better designed interventions." 

"The theory and practice of HSD provide a way for us to explore and better understand organizations and communities using a different, more meaningful lens.  By identifying the patterns that make up our complex adaptive systems, we can influence and inform the paths to participation, collaboration, and innovation." 

A respected research and evaluation consultant:

"I feel enriched and equipped with a new set of tools. They allow me to approach my work from a different perspective that will yield the results we need."

An organization development specialist, author, and editor:

"I truly believe that Human Systems Dynamics (HSD) is the emerging organization development theory for this decade. Compared to traditional theories and change models, HSD provides an amazingly simple and flexible way of looking at tall systems and offers a solid foundation for use with clients. The 10-day training was a delight. Being with a cohort of people with different backgrounds and careers helped me to understand the multitude of applications for HSD. I have never been so excited about learning as I was with my cohort of learners and knowing how my practice could improve ten fold."

A well-known journalist and speaker:

"The practical value of this is immense. This is clearly part of an emerging paradigm that is already influencing many fields. Every minute was worth the investment."

A community activist and empowerment coach:

"HSD is theory and practice that allows me to empower others to move from chaos to self-organization as they create and implement their dynamic visions."

A dedicated partner in criminal justice:

"I wear so many different hats within my organization. Networking statewide with other like organizations, working closely with allied organizations and with my community. I've never been involved in a training program that I can apply to all the different professional and personal roles that I have. It's absolutely wonderful! Thank you Glenda and all!"

A respected organizational consultant & coach:

 "I used the Designing Exchanges model the other day with a CIO and his extended leadership team – group of 12. It worked great! The ideas were easily picked up – intuitively makes sense. Thank you so much!"

"The depth and breadth of Glenda’s knowledge and expertise is astounding.  Her energy and enthusiasm for her work is evident in every conversation.  She has a unique gift:  the ability to connect with others in an open, intuitive way that allows for mutual learning and growth."

"Glenda has demystified the notion of complex systems... bringing chaos to the world with "real life" language that helps promote a new way of thinking and working together."

"Glenda has taught me tools to use in my work and a different perspective to see what is happening in my system.  The human systems dynamics tools, techniques, and applications are useful, helpful, and easily implemented.  Even more importantly, Glenda has taught me and others with whom I work that “the question” is the most important tool of all."

"My practice has deepened and my work with clients, focused and potent as we actively use HSD to inform all stages of our intervention process."

"I use HSD in my everyday work – it has become a valuable diagnostic and problem solving tool for me and my organization/clients.  I am able to see the CDE in my organization – in teams and department groups – and use it as a lens to figure out ways to remove barriers, foster better teamwork and release energy so that the system (org) functions in a healthy and effective way.  I also pay more attention to the overall system, monitoring for when the org is moving toward or away from coherency.  The HSD tools assist me in bringing the org into relative coherency, especially when we are tackling new challenges and processes that don’t fit with the norm."

"Glenda has the soul of a searcher for truth and the skills and gifts of a great teacher.  She seeks to understand both the theory of her work and it’s applications in real life, and the ways it can serve the needs of her students and clients.  She has an uncanny ability to understand the level of knowledge her clients/students need and then to take them there through stories, personal experience, and carefully facilitated conversation.  People who work with her are able to learn, without even knowing they were being taught.  New learnings come as personal insights.  She is a gifted and generous teacher who shares what she knows, even as she is learning from her work." 

"Glenda Eoyang is the best presenter we’ve ever had. She is comfortable with participants and her subject matter.  Her warm personality invites webinar users to jump in and participate.  She is present in the space and is able to project across to any audience." 

"Glenda Eoyang has an unusual and valuable ability to understand the complex relationships that exist among people, organizations, systems and processes.  She is an incredibly quick study, and rapidly gets up to speed on the history and dynamics of an organization.  Glenda is then able to use that understanding in a real world application to help promote organizational change.  She is an exceptional and very sensitive facilitator of meetings and workshops focused on organizational development and change."   

"Learning with curious peers who willingly deconstructed time and tradition-honored OD paradigms, in the spirit of supporting a world hungry for monumental change and justice, was disconcerting, delicious, and entirely intoxicating." 

"Glenda has helped me step back from what too often was becoming just the “noise” or chaos of life (those parts of life where the metaphor of “whitewater” doesn’t even do justice to the complexities of what is happening) to be able to see new areas where order does exist and other areas where systems much more complex than those I’ve known of before may be in existence.  This allows me to better respond to these areas while at the same time still have some time and energy for the truly chaotic, rowdy, and/or unruly parts of life.  I am learning a whole new level and method of seeing patterns in the world.  This has yielded new mapping and modeling possibilities for this brave new world of ours." 

"The HSDP training has been a fabulous catalyst for expanded exploration - I’ve been introduced to new topics I had not yet heard of, and brought back to topics I already studied where I see new nuance and meaning. Glenda is a delightful teacher, the content is deeply compelling, and the other co-learners in the session created a rich learning environment that can’t be beat. I am enjoying developing my own approach in using these tools and concepts to transform the way I approach working with organizations and individuals."

“HSD has profoundly influenced my consulting practice and given me the tools to help clients succeed in whatever part of the “landscape” they find themselves." 

"During the certification process, I was inspired by Glenda and other professional participants towards complexity. There are a number of simple tools I can use in daily work to deal with uncertainties and emerging patterns. Thank you for this learning opportunity."

"The field of HSD has broadened my perspectives by linking my OD experience to the physical and social sciences while rounding out my more traditional MBA training."

"More than any other field I have studied, HSD provides a deep understanding of the dynamics of human interactions, providing options for action in ways that other fields do not. I not longer feel like I am "shooting from the hip," when I enter a system and begin to ask questions. I can focus my attention, gather data that helps me "see" the system, and respond in simple, helpful ways. I am thrilled to have this as my theory base in my work with clients, friends and family members."

"Glenda has both the practical and theory perspective on HSD and she integrates these perspectives to provide solutions that work and that stick. Glenda’s work fills the gap by providing a mid-level layer (or level) between concept and practice that has been missing from human systems practice."