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About us · House, school & foundation

A place where
every voice
counts.

House of Deep Democracy is a school and foundation. Since 2015 we have been passing on the Lewis method to professionals, teams and organisations across the Netherlands.

Our story

Since 2015

Better conversations lead to better decisions.

House of Deep Democracy was founded on the belief that better conversations lead to better decisions. We offer training in the Lewis Method of Deep Democracy — a proven approach that helps organisations hear and use every voice.

Our trainings are delivered by internationally accredited trainers with years of experience guiding teams and organisations.

The method

Developed by Myrna Lewis, tested in thousands of groups.

The Lewis Method of Deep Democracy was developed by Myrna Lewis in South Africa. A practical method that helps groups surface underlying tensions, unspoken opinions and minority viewpoints.

By hearing every voice — including the quiet and dissenting — decision quality increases and later sabotage decreases.

Experience it in our trainings
Housemates

The people behind the house.

A small circle of trainers, facilitators and kindred spirits who keep each other sharp. Together we pass on the method — and keep practising it ourselves.

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Founder House of Deep Democracy

Yonathan Keren

Yonathan is the founder of House of Deep Democracy and introduced Deep Democracy to the Netherlands in collaboration with Moraan Gilad and Marieke Parijs. He is internationally accredited by Lewis Deep Democracy as a trainer for levels 1-4, Deep Democracy Elder, Let's Talk and Co Resolve. He also supervises Deep Democracy trainers in training. Together with founder Myrna Lewis, he developed Let's Talk, a conversation model for pairs. Yonathan studied music at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and theater at the Theaterschool Amsterdam. He works with groups in decision-making processes and conflict in social and societal contexts.

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Internationally accredited Deep Democracy trainer

Marieke Parijs

Marieke is internationally accredited by Lewis Deep Democracy as a trainer for levels 1, 2 and 3 and supervisor for trainers in training. She trained as an organizational psychologist and conducted research on decision-making processes. She works as a freelance trainer at House of Deep Democracy and is also an educational advisor and lecturer at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

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Internationally accredited Deep Democracy trainer

Anna Kanneworff

Anna is internationally accredited by Lewis Deep Democracy as a trainer for levels 1, 2 and 3. She is a cultural anthropologist and works independently as a team coach and trainer. Her focus is on themes of diversity & inclusion, conflict transformation and talent development in business and education.

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Internationally accredited Deep Democracy trainer

Hanneke van Keijsteren

Hanneke is internationally accredited by Lewis Deep Democracy as a trainer for levels 1-3. She works as an advisor on societal issues, together with residents, professionals and politicians. Her focus is the question 'how do we do this together?' She helps people who work, live and collaborate together develop essential skills: conducting meaningful conversations, making joint decisions and expressing concerns constructively.

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Deep Democracy trainer

Hilde van Heuningen

Hilde is a trainer at House of Deep Democracy.

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Deep Democracy trainer

Marien Colijn

Marien is a trainer at House of Deep Democracy.

Foundation · Accreditation

A non-profit foundation.

Our work is carried by Stichting House of Deep Democracy. Training proceeds go to spreading the method further.

House of Deep Democracy is internationally accredited by the Lewis Institute. Our trainers receive annual supervision and continuing education.

KVK
62928651
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NL177930330B01
Foundation KVK
66365627
Based
Amsterdam
What participants say

"Deep Democracy has completely changed my way of leading. I now truly listen to all voices in the team."

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Karin Dekker Director of People & Culture
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