The Loop Approach Book

On 235 thoughtfully designed pages, we introduce you to the Loop Approach—making transformation manageable at any scale. Now new: our second, fully revised edition, featuring three in-depth case studies from mid-sized companies to large corporations.
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Transformation from the inside

The Loop Approach brings structure to something that cannot be fully planned; it provides a clear process for transformation initiatives while remaining open enough to make space for the specific needs of an organization. In the book, you’ll learn...

… why the pyramid is outdated and we need new organizations that operate as part of a larger whole.

… which tools and behaviors can support the transformation toward the organization of the future, and how to shift a mindset.

… what a Loop looks like in practice and what lies behind the three modules: Clarity, Outcomes, and Evolution.

… how the process can be embedded into a larger transfor

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Now new

Three in-depth case studies

We’ve described in detail how bold and sustainable transformation succeeded with the Loop Approach in the new edition of the Loop book. To get a taste of it, you can now download the full SIEVERS-GROUP case study as a free preview.

What our readers say

“I’ve rarely seen such a beautifully written, designed, practical, and informative book. I’m convinced that this book will reach many people who otherwise wouldn’t find the time to read books about organizing teams, let alone entire organizations.” (Frank Thun)

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Available in three languages

The book is available in German (book/ebook) and English (book/ebook) from Campus Verlag, and in Russian (book) from Попурри Verlag.

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Further materials

Handouts available for free download

Have you read the book and want to put what you learned into practice right away? We’ve compiled a selection of handouts for Loop workshops that you can download for free.

We’re interested in your opinion!

Do you run a blog, manage a website, or write for a magazine—and are you interested in the Loop Approach? Then feel free to get in touch with us for a review copy.

The authors
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Frederik Fleischmann

is a business economist and organizational developer, partner at TheDive, and co-founder of SpaceBeyond, an approach to strengthening Nonviolent Communication.

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Sebastian Klein

is an author and entrepreneur. After studying psychology, he worked as a strategy consultant and founded the company Blinkist. He later helped build the transformation consultancy TheDive and is co-founder of Neue Narrative, a magazine on the future of work.

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Ben Hughes

has worked at several international management consultancies. He led the content team at Blinkist for nearly 10 years and is now an independent consultant and speaker.

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