A well-proven
leadership tool for
business development

Think of business or operational planning built on the active involvement of leaders and employees, where they participate in deciding what should be done and how it should be done to reach your goals. Add to that the opportunity to train your own leaders to become skilled in using this approach and supporting each other in all internal planning. Now imagine the level of engagement that could generate. That is LOTS®.

For a long time, people have been talking about an outside-in perspective (perhaps we were pioneers). How important it is for companies and organizations to truly understand their customers, students, or patients, and develop their operations and offerings based on people’s changing needs and desires and the changes in the world around us. The LOTS® philosophy, common language and tool/process support this every step of the way.

By dedicating time to reflection, we increase our chances of making conscious and wise decisions. Where are we today? Where do we want to go? What is required of us to reach our goals? And what should we follow up on? These are important questions that require time and careful thought. We call this RoR – Return on Reflection.

LOTS® can be applied to business and operational planning across entire organizations, both large and small. It can be applied to group development as well as individual development. You can either bring in an external Lotscoach® or train your own internal leaders.

A certified Lotscoach® inspires reflection, both outside-in and inside-out, in a balanced way. There are many perspectives, many who can offer support, and countless processes to choose from. But the LOTS® holistic view of people, leadership and organizations, and the way we teach and apply it, ensures that learning is turned into action.

The tool/process that later became trademarked as LOTS® was first introduced in 1973. Since then, hundreds of thousands of people have participated in processes using LOTS®. It consists of a philosophy, a common language and a tool/process. It has been regularly updated and improved since it was created, and today we are working with version 22.

Since the beginning, more than 6,800 people in over 60 countries have been certified as Lotscoaches®.

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To learn more about becoming a certified Lotscoach®, click here.

Leadership is complex. At LOTS AB, we believe in reflection and in working towards balance between private and professional life. If you share that belief, LOTS® might be right for you.

Our world is constantly changing and as a certified process leader, known as a Lotscoach®, you can help others reflect and make decisions, outside-in and inside-out, in a sustainable way over time. You will also gain valuable skills for your daily leadership. For example, you will become skilled at asking open questions and gain knowledge and tools to reflect on important aspects of your life that need to be in balance for you to feel well and perform at your best.

LOTS® works equally well for both large and small matters. From planning the work of a global corporation to helping a management team become more effective, to guiding a leader or employee seeking direction in their career.

A Lotscoach® is a genuinely curious person who inspires reflection, listens actively and summarizes what has been said. Through open and sometimes challenging questions, constructive reflections can take place and conscious decisions can be made.

After completing the certification program, you will have developed your ability to
… view the world, organizations, groups and yourself with an outside-in and inside-out perspective.
… lead and inspire others through the art of open process questioning.
… listen actively.
… reflect using the Five Aspects, both personally and from group and organizational perspectives.
… communicate in a clear and simple language that your colleagues and co-workers understand.
… use a structured process and tool for reflection and decision-making regarding both large and small matters.

You will receive:
• The manual in printed and digital form
• The LOTS® book
• The “Yellow Card” (a description of the process and process questions that you can always carry with you)
• Digital reflection tools

We at LOTS AB are here to support you by phone and through digital channels when you begin working as a Lotscoach®. If you want to know more about the program, costs, discuss a setup for several leaders from your organization or find out when we are planning our next open certification program, email us at info@lots.se and we will get in touch with you.