The Catalytic Thinking Framework is a series of 7 questions that create what is possible in any situation. These questions are rooted in inclusion, possibility, and strength – the key components for success in any endeavor to create a better world. Radical Inclusion Question 1: Who will be affected by whatever we are considering? What … Read more
Our Creating the Future Down Under Tour has concluded. And what an adventure this has been! 2 countries 6 cities 13 events And so I wanted to share a bit of what we’ve experienced on this tour. I know I will be processing more over time, and will share more as my thinking takes form. … Read more
At our September Integrity Body meeting (aka our board), we focused on the use of AI in the next phase of Creating the Future’s mission: documenting what we’ve learned from the 30+ demonstration projects we’ve done, applying Catalytic Thinking in a variety of settings. You can watch the whole meeting at this link. The following … Read more
These are scary times for leaders of community benefit groups and organizations. We watch as an authoritarian government strips our communities of the things that make them livable, disappearing people from their communities without due process, and eliminating safety nets. And we wait for them to come after our organizations themselves, either by repealing funding, … Read more
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What does it look like to apply the questions of Catalytic Thinking to seeking grants? Come join us on October 23rd as we do just that. You’ll be part of a real planning session – a case study in real time. You’ll learn, add your thoughts to the mix, and gain experience with Catalytic Thinking … Read more
For much of this year, Creating the Future’s Integrity Board has been focused on the people side of running an organization: Hiring and contracting processes. At our September meeting, we turned to another aspect of the people side of things: Processes for referring work to consultants. Creating the Future is NOT a consulting firm. However … Read more
Catalytic Listening is a way of listening that brings out the best in ourselves and others. In our daily interactions, people often talk about problems and worries. When we, as the listeners, also focus on those problems – perhaps giving advice or taking sides – we are creating a loop that keeps both parties in … Read more
At this month’s Integrity Team meeting, we continued discussing one of the most important topics an organization can address: Hiring and contracting processes and practices. Background During 2023, a big part of our work was to determine the plan for accomplishing our mission in the remaining 3 years of our 10-year mission. That plan is now done, and we … Read more
At this month’s Integrity Team meeting, we continued discussing one of the most important topics an organization can address: Hiring and contracting processes and practices. Background During 2023, a big part of our work was to determine the plan for accomplishing our mission in the remaining 3 years of our 10-year mission. That plan is now done, and … Read more