We mourn the loss of Dr. Thomas Gehlert

 

With great sadness and deep sorrow, we bid farewell to our highly valued association member Dr. Thomas Gehlert, who passed away unexpectedly and far too soon.

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His passing has taken him from the midst of a full and active life — from his family, his many plans, and his tireless spirit of inquiry. For us as a community, this loss is difficult to put into words.

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Over many years, Thomas shaped infosyon in a truly meaningful way. With his exceptional depth of knowledge, his curiosity, and his constant willingness to think beyond disciplinary boundaries, he enriched our work in lasting ways. He was a thinker who not only understood complex interconnections but also made them accessible and tangible for others.

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At the heart of his work was the exploration and further development of systemic constellations. With great dedication, he focused on the question of how intuitive approaches can be scientifically understood, grounded, and advanced. His work opened new perspectives and challenged established ways of thinking.

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A significant contribution in this regard is his dissertation and the resulting book “Systemic Constellations and Their Scientific Foundation” („System-Aufstellungen und ihre naturwissenschaftliche Begründung“). In it, Thomas connects insights from quantum theory with systemic and constructivist approaches, developing a unique understanding of underlying mechanisms. He succeeded in relating seemingly separate worlds — scientific models and intuitive, experience-based approaches — and opening new possibilities for both practice and research.

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His research on the interplay between intuition and rationality has inspired far beyond the systemic field. He brought new and often surprising insights to topics such as learning, knowledge development, leadership, coaching, and organizational change. For him, it was never only about theory, but always about real impact in practice and in people’s lives.

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Those who met Thomas will remember not only his intellectual brilliance, but also his warm, open, and inspiring presence. He had a rare ability to both challenge people intellectually and touch them on a personal level. With his continuous forward-looking perspective, he encouraged us to look positively toward our own future.

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We have lost not only an outstanding colleague, but also a valued human being and dear friend. His thinking, his work, and his spirit will continue to live on within our community.

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In these difficult times, our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. They have our heartfelt sympathy and our sincere condolences.

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Dear Thomas, we are grateful for the time we shared with you — within our association and beyond.
We miss you deeply. Your thinking and your work will continue to guide us.

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Katrina, Gerhard, Beate & Ed

On behalf of the board of infosyon

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