🌪️ Chaos & Crisis: an immersion in leadership in the face of complexity
Date of Event: from August the 26th till August the 28th
Location: Château de Tharoul
For three days, in the heart of the magnificent Château de Tharoul, participants in the Chaos & Crisis retreat enjoyed a unique experience combining intensity, depth, and transformation. Designed as a living laboratory for leadership in complex environments, this program offered much more than training: it was a true journey.
🌀 Day 1 – From chaos to clarity
The first day allowed participants to immerse themselves in the reality of a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) world through a series of powerful activities:
- Mapping chaos: understanding current systemic dynamics.
- Neurocognitive presence: mobilizing the SCARF model and polyvagal theory.
- Mapping values with the Barrett model.
- Chaos simulation game (Cynefin Game): a memorable exercise to experience the tensions of complexity in real time.
The evening ended with a Fire Circle conducive to introspection: “The signals I missed, the signals I picked up...”
💪 Day 2 – Strengthening and regenerating
The second day was devoted to inner and collective resilience:
- Workshops on systems thinking, resilience, and Future Thinking.
- Exploration of tools such as the Margin Mapping Canvas, the 30-Year Prompt Card, and the Robustness Protocol.
- A deep dive into regenerative leadership and values-based communication.
🐎 Leadership Workshop with Horses – At ChevalEssence
In the peaceful setting of ChevalEssence, participants experienced a progressive journey with horses.
The objective was to explore and embody key dimensions of leadership through three phases:
- Connection: establishing a relationship without domination,
- Action: setting a clear and motivating intention,
- Influence: adjusting posture and energy within a group.
A powerful, sensitive and memorable workshop — where the horse acts as a mirror of embodied leadership.
🔮 Day 3 — Alignment and projection
The last day opened up space for personal and collective projects:
Systemic alignment exercises,
Next Normal simulation to test decisions in an uncertain future,
Integration sprint and design of individual roadmaps.
The retreat concluded with a symbolic ritual: Letter to oneself, closing circle, and collective thanks.
📸 In pictures
🍴 Vibrant and inspiring cuisine
Throughout the retreat, meals were carefully prepared by Guillaume de Toké, a committed and creative caterer.
Colourful, healthy and flavourful dishes nourished both body and mind, reinforcing the sense of coherence and care throughout the journey.
In conclusion
Chaos & Crisis is not just a retreat: it is an initiatory journey for leaders and professionals facing uncertainty, seeking meaning, regeneration and lasting impact.
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