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This area is filled with how-to articles, engaging conversations, and tons of examples of Catalytic Thinking in Action including actual planning sessions. Much to explore and learn from!
What would it make possible (and for whom?) if consultants and coaches to community benefit groups were able to gather together to discuss their craft and its impact on both their clients and their communities? What conditions would set the stage for that vision to be reality? And what could make Creating the Future’s existing … Read more
What would it make possible (and for whom?) if consultants and coaches to community benefit groups were able to gather together to discuss their craft and its impact on both their clients and their communities? Those are the questions that opened Creating the Future’s first meeting of its Consultant Community R&D team. The following are … Read more
To watch / participate in the debrief of this tour, skip to the bottom of this post. What is possible when a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals decide they want their communities to thrive? Margaret Mead’s quote repeatedly ran through our heads this month, as Creating the Future was hosted in communities throughout … Read more
If you're looking for the July board meeting, it is right here! (Scroll down for the meeting itself). If you think the question, "How will our board handle our legal obligations?" is the most boring question in the world, you have not met Creating the Future's board! At our June meeting, our board prioritized "Processes … Read more
Update as of August 12, 2013: The statement of our Values in Action that the board adopted is at this link. So much meaty stuff to discuss and decide, so little time… That was what it felt like when board members arrived at Creating the Future’s May 2013 board meeting with a huge list of … Read more
Creating the Future continues to make great progress on our strategic initiatives this year. As part of our reporting to the board, here is an overview on how we're moving forward. The written report is here, and a video overview is below. If you have any questions about any of our work – or any … Read more
Today's meeting of the Faculty Development team is happening right here! The video will appear below when the meeting starts (Friday, June 28th at 1pm Pacific time (NA)). Tweet to participate at the hashtag #CTFuture. See you there!
Anyone involved in social change understands the back and forth between the desire for things to be simple and linear, and the reality that life on this planet is far too complex for that. Perhaps no one has studied that ongoing back-and-forth more than evaluation guru Michael Quinn Patton – the subject of one of … Read more
Consultant lingo – it’s so common there is even a parody Twitter account called “Shit Facilitators Say,” tweeting out ditties such as, “Tell us about your group process. How did you decide who would write on the flipchart?” High on any list of consultant-isms is always the phrase “Safe Space.” Part of the job of … Read more
I am very lucky – I get to spend a lot of time with community benefit consultants. As a recovering consultant myself (now an organizational founder), I cherish that I get to spend so much time with people who have chosen their work based on their passion for making the world a better place. After … Read more