The Developmental Practitioner: Otto Laske's Legacy on Becoming

In today's volatile world, leaders face challenges that can't be solved with quick fixes or technical expertise alone. What's needed is a deeper capacity to think, act, and lead developmentally.

The Developmental Practitioner introduces the pioneering work of Otto Laske, whose Constructive Developmental Framework (CDF) equips leaders, coaches, and consultants with powerful tools to unlock human potential and redesign organizations for resilience and renewal.

Through vivid explanations and practical insights, this book demonstrates how developmental practice enables leaders to hold complexity, navigate systemic change, and foster cultures of dialogue and growth. In an era of AI disruption and systemic fragility, it offers a timely invitation: to lead with wisdom, act with courage, and reimagine organizations as living systems that evolve with their people.

Jan De Visch (°1961) is a seasoned consultant and executive coach with decades of experience facilitating complex organizational development processes. As a professor at Flanders Business School, he explores one essential question: What drives organizations toward sustainable growth? His approach blends strategic insight with in-depth developmental understanding, enabling leadership teams to align their structure, culture, and purpose.