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We polder away in the Netherlands; yes-but, yes-but and again yes-but.  Under the guise of “looking for support” everybody can interminably take part in a conversation. As long as nobody falls by the wayside. As long as we are nice to each other. The consequence: everything becomes mealy-mouthed. And this is how a culture of saying yes and doing no is created.

As a director and trainer Berthold Gunster developed the Yes-and, No-because, Yes-but^® Philosophy: a concrete tool to understand and change behaviour of people in organisations. The Yes-but^® Show provides insight into the source of yes-but behaviour. Where we appear to be assertive, we unnoticeably give in. Where we appear to be critical, we act opportunistically. And where we want to be cooperative, we appear to be moaning. Despite our “good intentions” the effect of our behaviour is often resistance, irritation and aversion. How can you handle people and situations in a yes-and way? And what does this look like? For whom is it meant?The programme is suitable for each and every organisation that intends to have its people look at each other and the organisation in a different, proactive way. And, where this already happens, to do this even better.   What is the effect?Despite the short duration of the programme, the Yes-but^® Show has the effect of a marking in time. The content is clear, revolutionary and unavoidable. Hundreds of thousands of people and hundreds of organisations, home and abroad, have in the meantime participated in the programme. With a positive effect on the culture of the organisation. ‘Yes-but’ will never sound the same. When can I use it?The Yes-but^® Show can be used as a start or accelerator of a culture or change process, as a (festive) conclusion or as a stand-alone programme. The show is also very suitable for the start, interval or conclusion of a symposium or conference. Duration Yes-but^® Show: 75 minutes.

Number of spectators Yes-but^® Show: 10 to 2,500 people.