What if education were more like rain? A conversation with Michael von Kutzschenbach

What if education created the conditions for something new to emerge? In this conversation, Michael von Kutzschenbach reflects on nature connectedness, transformative learning and the role of openness in business education. From rain, seeds and cracks where light can enter to Theory U, reflection and Learning 3, we explore how education can move beyond transferring knowledge towards creating spaces for experimentation, questioning and change. Michael also reflects on uncertainty, sustainability, digital transformation and why future learning may depend less on answers and more on good questions.

Key themes
Transformative learning · Emergence · Systems thinking · Nature connectedness · Business education

About the guest
Dr. Michael von Kutzschenbach is Professor at the School of Business at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW). With a background in forest and environmental sciences, his work brings together sustainability, digital transformation, systems thinking, innovation and systemic process facilitation. In his teaching, he is particularly interested in creating spaces for experimentation and reflection that allow learners to question established assumptions and explore different possibilities for more sustainable and flourishing futures.

Explore Michael’s work:
FHNW Profile - https://www.fhnw.ch/de/wirtschaft/ueber-uns/portrait-organisation/personen/michael-von-kutzschenbach
Personal Website - https://www.kutzschenbach.eu/de/