Reflact on Tour
Reflact has been on the road in various contexts. Online and onsite.
We keep being on tour!
Our tour highlights at a glance:
Moving Conversations: Advancing Solution-Focused Practice and Research (SFBTA2025)
Next Stop: Toronto! – ReflAct and LeHrnen at the SFBTA Conference 2025
We rarely receive such heartfelt appreciation as we did from the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Association (SFBTA).
We’re honored to have been invited to speak at their 2025 Annual Conference in Toronto — with these moving words from the Conference Committee:
“We were truly moved by the thoughtfulness of your proposal and the meaningful way it contributes to our theme ‘Moving Conversations’: Advancing Solution-Focused Practice and Research. Your work helps expand the reach and richness of solution-focused approaches across disciplines, and we are honored to include your session in our program.”
So in November 2025, we’re heading across the Atlantic —
Toronto, here we come!
With ReflAct, ready to join the global solution-focused dialogue.
The Paris Conference on Education, 2025
Bonjour, Sorbonne! – ReflAct at the Paris Conference on Education 2025
In May, we had the honor of speaking at the Paris Conference on Education (PCE2025) — at none other than the historic Sorbonne.
Wow.
LeHrnen (yes, with an “H”!) is sparking international curiosity.
And it’s evolving into: ReflAct = act + reflect.
After invitations to speak in the USA, Sweden, and Austria, 2025 brought us to France — and into a space full of ideas, energy, and bold thinking.
Revolution, now!
That was the spirit behind our session:
ReflAct for Impact
Encouraging Curious Minds with an Interdisciplinary Framework for Meaningful Teaching-Learning Experiences in Complex Contexts
Merci, Paris – we’ll be back!
International Education Conference Munich, 2025
From Munich with Reflact – at the 3rd International Education Conference
We had the honour of being invited as the only speakers from the German-speaking world to the 3rd International Education Conference (IECONF) — right in our hometown of Munich!
It meant a lot to us to be part of such a vibrant gathering of education professionals from all over the world.
For us, the future of teaching and learning comes down to two core actions: act and reflect.
That’s exactly what we shared in our presentation:
Reflact
An interdisciplinary framework for meaningful teaching-learning experiences in complex contexts
Our fellow presenters came from Brazil, Ireland, Chile, Georgia, Thailand, Algeria, Oman, Azerbaijan, Spain, Poland, Canada, Mexico, the USA, and Iran — just to name a few.
What a joy to meet some of them in person here in Munich, and to connect with others in the virtual space.
Symposium in Würzburg – “Innovation… and then what?” 2024
On May 23–24, 2024, we had the pleasure of presenting Reflact at the symposium “Innovation – and then? Perspectives and Inspiration for the Future of Teaching” at the Julius-Maximilians-Universität in Würzburg.
For us as educators, one key question keeps coming up:
How can we design teaching that’s both innovative and sustainable? And what comes after innovation?
Our answer remains the same: Systemic!
Because systemic Reflacting is never static. It’s a continuous beginning, again and again.
Change happens in ourselves – and through shared dialogue.
Reflact is interdisciplinary and happens in what we call Reflact-Hoops – dynamic circles of co-creation.
In Würzburg, we had the chance to share our evolving, cross-disciplinary concept of Reflact – complete with the “a” – through our very own teaching-learning framework.
Here are a few cornerstones of our approach:
Experiencing didactic Reflact together and in true collaboration
Co-creating the transformation of teaching practices
Slowing down instead of overloading with input
Würzburg continues to resonate with us, especially thanks to the warm and inspiring exchange with our fellow speaker Danny Krull, the scientific committee, and the wonderful moderation by Dr. Annika Kreikenbohm.
And of course – a special shout-out to the amazing team from Project QUADIS. What a great conversation!
We also had someone new on board for the trip: Isabella Angelina Bilan, graduate of Hochschule Fresenius in Munich. Isabella first encountered systemic thinking in our course “Coaching and Systemic Consulting” – and it made a lasting impression. She immediately connected with the spirit of Reflact, sharing:
“I felt seen and accepted. When I think of Reflact, I think of how it breaks hierarchical patterns in teaching. It’s about meeting one another at eye level, and seeing learning for what it truly is: the shared exchange of experience – the act of bringing ideas into dialogue – and most importantly, learning from each other.”
forum: transformieren 2024
Back from Vienna – and still inspired.
On April 12–13, 2024, we were invited to Vienna for forum: transformieren, initiated by Ruth Seliger and co-hosted with Matthias Ohler.
We brought our “Lehrnen” spirit and found ourselves right at home.
🎥 Watch the video here – and feel free to grab a virtual seat and join us in revisiting the forum’s energy and depth.
Ruth Seliger has a remarkable gift: connecting systemic thinking with real social dialogue — and sparking reflection on how we live and work together.
But what does that actually mean?
Real learning only happens with others – not just next to them.
It’s time to rethink old logics – especially the ones that still shape leadership and organizations.
Vision is more than just fixing what’s broken.
We felt deeply aligned with the forum’s spirit — a spirit that unites all of us under the idea of Reflact (yes, with that intentional twist!).
Here’s what kept resonating for us:
What does the future of the future look like?
How does systemic learning create space – as contact, as dialogue, as bridge-building toward something larger?
How can we make our learning frameworks truly impactful in this bigger picture?
And how do we bring the fears and uncertainties that come with change into open conversation – instead of pushing them aside?
How do we negotiate the ripple effects of transformation?
As Ruth Seliger put it so clearly:
“To get a transformation moving, you only need two things: a map and a compass.”
For us, Reflact is that compass — guiding transformation in teaching, organizations, and society.
The map? Systemic tools, systemic thinking, and the constant exchange of perspectives. That’s how we create real-world images of a changing world.
And we believe: true transformation doesn’t mean speeding up. It means becoming effective together — by slowing down with purpose.
Kreidezeit?! Conference
At Kreidezeit, everything turned out differently than expected. And we reached top form, as that's what reflact (sic!) is: ready to be different.
In November 2023, we were invited to host a "Kreidezeit?!" discourse workshop at Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences. The topic of the conference was: "What are 21st century competencies at universities?".
We think that reflact fits in very well in this context, as the following future skills are included in our framework:
(Self-)reflection competency
Systemic expertise
Competency in designing and shaping the future
Prepared and aiming to #reflact together with the participants on site, we wanted to arrive the day before the conference. Due to a rail strike, we were unable to travel and at the same time contribute our expertise in designing hybrid formats. The following considerations were part of our decision-making process.
The strike allowed us to get from Munich to Kaiserslautern. However, we would not be back in time for already agreed appointments on Friday.
-> We take a clear stance: driving from Munich to Kaiserslautern and back to Munich in a car that is not even used 50% of the time, for a workshop that lasts 90 minutes (however exciting): we don't think that's sustainable.
In other words, we have decided to work hybrid.
We didn't know beforehand how many people we would be working with.
Nor did we know whether the technology would work or not.
But one thing was clear to us:
We create space for possibilities.
We stay in contact with the participants.
Clarity emerges through the process. Thanks to the coordination with the #kreidezeit team, we were able to gradually gain clarity about the setting of the event.
And we talk in a reflecting team, systemically and appreciatively: How do we experience the room and the group? How are we feeling? What impulses do we have as teachers?
Despite the unplanned changes to our schedule, the joy remained high! Because this is exactly where we see the competence in teaching at universities in the 21st century!
Dealing with the unforeseen.
Welcome those who are there. No matter "how" and "where".
Making contact with the people who can be there.
Opening up and observing in tandem, in front of and with our participants: How do we now succeed in reflacting (sic!) together?
And this is exactly what we successfully implemented in our hybrid workshop. Thanks to the great efforts of the Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences team, everything was technically well implemented.
Future skills = reflacting.
At the conference, we were also invited to take part in a poster walk. We would like to share our poster with you here and ask you these questions:
What is going through your mind when looking at the poster?
What would you like to discuss with us?
We would be delighted to have a joint discussion with you!
SFBTA Conference 2023
Wow. Our virtual workshop at the US Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association Conference was a 2023 highlight for #Reflact and #Lehrnen.
Reflact (reflect + act) in the USA: i to the power of 3!
i as in interdisciplinary:We had the opportunity to meet colleagues from the fields of teaching, training, therapy, consulting, school, coaching, and organizational consulting. We got in contact and dialogue with each other about solution-oriented and resource-oriented elements in Reflact.
i as in interactive: Our Hoola-Hooping-Switch on three levels was so fun! Self-reflection, break-out dialogues, plenary sharings. One of our highlights was the reflection walk across time, place and weather:
"It's raining this morning" - "Humm, no, it's sunny this evening...”
i as in intercultural: We welcomed professionals from around the world, from Frome/UK via New Jersey/USA. We went to Fort Worth/Texas/USA to Toronto, to Vancouver/Canada, to Switzerland to Germany and finally to Singapore. The more nationalities, the more diverse the perspectives on solutions and resources.
What a journey #reflact leads us on. Thank you!
Turn Conference 2023
Which side to choose?
Being a pracademic is exciting and demanding. Shifting between worlds. As qualitative researchers, we love the world of qualitative data and evidence as the habitat. At the same time, we embrace the world of organisations, groups and individuals who are curious for new experiences and insights into learning.
Not often do these two worlds meet. However, the TURN conference #turn23 der TH Köln and Stiftung Innovation in der Hochschullehre allowed for a taste of sharing both: How do we create meaningful learning environments of the future?
When diving for answers, it is worth looking at systemic approaches. And, most of all: We should ask the ones we teach and work with: The students! Therefore, we are keen to learn more about a way to analyse all the data we received over the years and semesters. As feedbacks, portfolios, video reflections, emails, word clouds.
Power quotes of students suggest that a difference is made when contact is put first. That is how #Reflact has emerged: Reflect + Act = Reflact. Reflact is a framework for interdisciplinary fields. It builds on the principles of systemic teaching and learning.
Thank you for listening and sharing ideas in our Transfer Check, Oliver Janoschka! It was encouraging to learn that the Hochschulforum Digitalisierung (HFD) shares similar questions about future approaches. Reflact meets research meets practice! We enjoyed sharing ideas about innovative forms of teaching and learning.
Who would have guessed that a Blind Date of researchers can be exciting and providing insights to such an extent! Thank you for putting yourselves in our shoes, Friederike Holtmann, Bernhard Schaefermeyer, Sylvia Maus, and Dr. Laura Popplow! Such an inspiring bunch of curious researchers! Thank you for our spontaneous talk, Stefanie Spöth and Franziska Richter!
Reflact in Vienna, Austria:
WIFI Vienna - Congress for Training and Continuing Education 2023
In May 2023, Reflact travelled to Vienna, virtually. At the yearly WiFi training congress, we were invited to host three workshops. With curious participants from the fields of training, learning and development, teaching and HR, we shared the attitude Reflact builds on. What a pleasure for us to be there!
Reflact in Stockholm, Sweden: IDG Masterclass Compassionate Systems Leadership
Next stop: Sweden in March 2023! Peter Senge and Gustav Böll invited more than 100 leaders from all over the world to Stockholm's Fotografiska. We explored the question of how #reflact and the approaches of the Inner Development Goals go hand in hand.
We left with the inspiration: Reflact contributes a lot to the question of how we can promote systemic thinking, feeling and acting in terms of a sustainable future!
Thank you for the exciting encounters! We can reflact everywhere. Always. No matter how old we are or where we live, work and love.
Collegial consulting at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
"How can teaching succeed even better?"
In November 2022, we were invited by Fresenius University of Applied Sciences to share insights on Reflact with other teachers. Together, we shared insights and students’ feedbacks with lecturers, professors and employees of the university. We shared on specific things we prepare and do through the first three steps of our Reflact Hoops. As always, the focus here was: We don't talk about Reflact. We DO it - together with our participants. Interactively. That requires courage and a willingness to self-reflect.
Our research question: How important is relationship building and contact at eye level for successful learning? How can we make it work for all of us involved in the courses?
Reflact in Innsbruck, Austria:
Reflact in an intercultural context @MCI Innsbruck
Teaching faculty travelling across countries: At the invitation of the MCI, we heard EU commissioner Mariya Gabriel at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®.
For the European Year of Skills 2023, the European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth asked for the missing skills in research: “Share examples with us, speak more loudly about your experiences."
In our experience as organizational developers, a systemic approach is part of the solution. We believe that a focus on contact and dialogue across disciplines is key.
From the fragmentation of disciplines to a diversity of perspectives. With Reflact, the framework for innovative didactics and group dynamics in systemic co-teaching.
Reflact, international: NEXTpreneurs: Sustainable Business Summit
In May 2022, we were invited as reflact-tandem to the Sustainable Business Summit of NEXTpreneurs. In the self-designed format "Role Retros", we were able to share our knowledge about systemic approaches in agile work contexts in an international round - and make connections to the topic of sustainability.
Teaching Award of the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
Since winter semester 2020, we have been teaching "Systemic Coaching" together in tandem at the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in the degree programs Applied Psychology and Business Psychology with great pleasure.
In April 2022, we were awarded the teaching prize of the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Cologne for our innovative framework of systemic teaching. What an appreciation!
Since then, the interest of universities, further education institutes, organizations, executives and HR departments has been so great that, in a next step, we have started to share our knowledge in in-house formats and open groups with great pleasure.
Virtual DGSF Association Day 2021: "Welcome to the Lemon Tree".
On 19.3.2021 a virtual meeting day took place with about 200 participants for which we designed the kick-off. The event focused on creating contact, relationships and dialog in the virtual space: