Recognising that the key to a successful restaurant is the restaurant manager, they decided to focus on their restaurant managers. That focus took the form of FIRO. MAX’s first encounter with the FIRO theory came through the Swedish Development of Groups and Leaders (UGL) training concept. Originally developed for the Swedish Army, UGL went on to achieve widespread success in the Swedish business world. ... DIG DEEPER

In the ideal R&D organization, creativity blossoms and successes proliferate. Ideas are welcomed, assessed, and implemented if appropriate. Self-respect and mutual respect flourish, and employees continually increase their self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-esteem. ... DIG DEEPER

Welcome! This website is the new home of The Human Element—a place for information and resources. We have kept it separate from any direct services that we, The Schutz Company, may offer, so that this is a support for you without competition from us. There are two main audiences for the site, potential customers and practitioners. ... DIG DEEPER

This year, international partner Always a Choice, will host The Human Element European Update, May 12-15 in The Netherlands. This year’s focus will be on FIRO Theory as the Pillar for Sustainable Change. Ludo Hof and Sjaak Kolvenbach will explore how FIRO Theory and The Human Element add value and support current developments among organizations. ... DIG DEEPER