Hugo Alberts I would like to see reflection-based activities that explore leadership psychology concepts, but I would like frameworks to address handling crises; such as job loss, or navigating decisions among challenging economic and organizational changes.

Hi Nancy, thanks for sharing this! I want to make sure I understand what you're looking for.

It sounds like you'd like reflection activities for leaders going through major transitions or difficult decisions, things like processing a job loss, navigating uncertainty, or leading teams through organizational change. Is that right?

There are some great evidence-based frameworks we could draw from for something like this:

Are you thinking more about crisis recovery (helping someone process what's already happened) or proactive resilience building (preparing leaders for potential challenges ahead)?

Hugo Alberts

Hi Hugo,

Please accept my apologies for just now responding. Yes, you are correct. I think Adaptive Leadership tools would be particularly excellent here.

My clients are currently navigating active layoffs; where they have been laid off, and then others are managing the organizational changes and addressing low morale among the remaining team. In fact, I'm helping a specific client work through the ethical struggles of the process. The other piece is navigating the integration of Ai, where one client believes that there is an over-reliance on using this specific technology.

Given that, the focus is definitely on crisis recovery, helping them process and lead through what is happening right now.

No worries at all. I've created three exercises based on what you described:

A reflection exercise based on Heifetz's adaptive leadership framework. It helps leaders step back from the chaos of their current situation and observe it from a distance, distinguishing between technical problems (that have clear solutions) and adaptive challenges (that require deeper change). This one works well for clients who are in the thick of organizational change and need perspective.

Specifically designed for leaders who have been laid off themselves. It helps them unbundle the multiple losses that come with job loss (not just income, but identity, community, purpose, routine) and process the weight of that experience. It also guides them toward recognizing what remains and what they might be ready to release.

For clients navigating the ethical struggles you mentioned. It helps leaders get clear on the specific type of ethical tension they're facing, map where the conflict between their values and organizational pressure actually lives, and explore a full range of options for responding with integrity. This one includes interactive elements where clients can identify which response strategies feel realistic for their situation.

All three include practitioner sections with scientific background, goals, and advice on how to use them with clients.

I'd love to hear how they land with you and your clients! You're more than welcome to join the Quenza Community here: https://community.quenza.com/

Feel free to send me a DM there if you want to discuss specific issues or if there's anything you'd like me to adjust.