While sorting through my physical inbox, I came across a printed PDF that listed banned words. The article’s headline was “Federal Government’s Growing Banned Words List Is a Chilling Act of Censorship” by A.J. Connelly. Looking at the list, I asked myself, “Why is the federal government taking the time to ban certain words?“ Here’s… Continue reading Why Words Matter in the Four Rooms of Change
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Certification in the Four Rooms Online
Although certification programs work best in person, the pandemic of the early 2020s made it possible to teach The Four Rooms online. Experience from several decades of certification programs in the Four Rooms of Change shows that it is best to be seen “in reality.” In recent years, demand for online implementation has grown, and… Continue reading Certification in the Four Rooms Online
How to Ensure Your Employees Feel Good and Perform Well
“The Four Rooms has been part of Mo Gårds Folkhögskola’s development journey,” says Carina Boman, the school’s CEO and principal. “Both leaders and employees have grown”. Carina Boman is the CEO and principal of Mo Gårds Folkhögskola, where all teaching is conducted in sign language. The school has four locations in Sweden: Örebro, Stockholm, Gothenburg,… Continue reading How to Ensure Your Employees Feel Good and Perform Well
The Climate Threat, the Four Rooms, and Greta
What are your thoughts on climate change? What do you think about Greta Thunberg and the many young people who are getting involved? Helena Yli-Koski has been thinking about how the Four Rooms of Change ideas fit into today’s world. Swedish psychological research describes the forces we are seeing around the climate threat and Greta… Continue reading The Climate Threat, the Four Rooms, and Greta
From Classroom to Culture: Rowville Primary School’s Journey with the Four Rooms of Change
At Rowville Primary School, the Four Rooms of Change wasn’t just a theory—it was a daily practice. By integrating the model into classrooms and staff meetings, the school created a shared language for emotions, improved student empathy, and built a more supportive learning environment. Background Rowville Primary School is a primary school operating in Melbourne’s… Continue reading From Classroom to Culture: Rowville Primary School’s Journey with the Four Rooms of Change
Four Rooms of Change and leadership in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Leaders Program identifies and develops leaders who are committed to creating and influencing the growth of a successful society and future for the island state of Tasmania in Australia. Bob Campbell and Lynda Jones are presently helping to deliver the three residentials of the program. These four day retreats provide an immersive experience… Continue reading Four Rooms of Change and leadership in Tasmania
IKEA’s own Four Rooms
For decades, IKEA has been working with the Four Rooms of Change around the world. The furniture giant even has its own Four Rooms. The 4-room apartment at IKEA In 1999, IKEA signed a corporate agreement to use the Four Rooms of Change throughout the entire group and worldwide. Two special editions were developed: one… Continue reading IKEA’s own Four Rooms
From Highest to Lowest Sick Leave Rates – How Torsby Municipality Used the Four Rooms of Change
Torsby Municipality went from having nearly the highest sick leave rate in the country to having Sweden’s healthiest workforce—three years in a row. Behind this success lies a long-term effort focused on the work environment, leadership, and, not least, the Four Rooms of Change. The Four Rooms of Change, popularly known as the Four Rooms,… Continue reading From Highest to Lowest Sick Leave Rates – How Torsby Municipality Used the Four Rooms of Change
VMIA’s Change Journey: Applying the Four Rooms of Change
How VMIA transformed its organisation using the Four Rooms of Change model to navigate a major reorganisation, engage employees, and achieve its strategic goals. The Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) is a statutory authority providing insurance for state assets and risk management services to the State Government of Victoria. It was established as a Public… Continue reading VMIA’s Change Journey: Applying the Four Rooms of Change
Navigating Change at UTA with the Four Rooms Model
Since 1999, the Utah Transit Authority has used the Four Rooms of Change to drive collaboration, resolve conflicts, and foster growth—from the boardroom to the bus depot. The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is a multimodal transit agency that serves the six most populous counties in Utah, known as the Wasatch Front. It operates – at… Continue reading Navigating Change at UTA with the Four Rooms Model