Methods & Downloads

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Our tools at a glance – the Brown Paper Method

Practical methods and tools — from the ICO EmpowerSystem® to force field analysis. Here you will find selected materials to download. The Brown Paper Method is one of our proven tools.

Free teaching material to download

Over three decades of consulting practice, ICO has developed an extensive repertoire of methods, models and tools. The following materials provide a concise insight into how we work — from leadership frameworks and personality tools to proven change formats. All documents are available to you as a free download.

ICO EmpowerSystem® — Textbook

The comprehensive textbook on the EmpowerSystem® — an in-depth reference work for consultants, trainers and executives.

EmpowerSystem® teaser (ENG)

Concise English-language overview of the ICO EmpowerSystem® — ideal as an introduction for international stakeholders and partners.

ICO Systemic Change Concept

Excel-based fitness check for change processes — status assessment and recommended actions at a glance.

Leadership tools: Situational leadership

Practical tools and models for situational leadership — how leaders flexibly adapt their style to maturity level and context.

ICO Crisis Manager & Leader

Principles and tools for leading in a crisis — how leaders provide direction and remain capable of action in turbulent times.

ICO resilience formats overview

All ICO stress management and resilience formats at a glance — from one-to-one coaching and team workshops to outdoor programmes.

Effectuation: Confident with limited resources

The effectuation method as a decision-making framework under uncertainty — how experienced entrepreneurs act successfully without complete information.

ICO Fit4Life booklet

Helpful methods and formats for personal development, effective and goal-oriented communication, and stress management.

Energram — head-heart-gut typology

The Energram clearly illustrates the “energy” in which people meet and the impact this has on successful interaction.

Aptitude diagnostics & HR development

A compilation of applied models and formats for potential analysis, selection procedures and systematic HR development at ICO.

Mental training — German national whitewater team

Case study from elite sport: How ICO prepared the German national whitewater team for international competitions through mental training.

Methods handbook I — Modern management

Hard skills: Methods and formats for modern management — from project control and decision-making tools to strategy models.

Methods handbook II: Change competencies

Soft skills: Methods and formats for change competence — communication, conflict resolution, team dynamics and self-leadership.

Force field analysis

Analysis tool for change processes based on Kurt Lewin — systematically identify and assess driving and restraining forces.

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