As part of our ongoing efforts to find language and clarity about how to talk about Creating the Future's mission and work, tomorrow (Wednesday, April 10) we will spend time again with two brilliant Branding / Strategy experts, Dave Svet (Spur Communications) and Zach Braiker (Refine and Focus). The meeting will begin at 1pm Pacific … Read more
What would it make possible if everyone, everywhere, understood what really creates positive change in communities and in our world? And what would it make possible if everyone was putting that into practice in everything we all do? The answer is simple: We would be at least a little closer (and hopefully visibly closer) to … Read more
Today we dive into Part 2 of our deconstructing the biggest, hairiest, most complex mission asset Creating the Future has – our immersion education program. (Details about the content of today's session are at this link.) We have several goals for this session. In no particular order… Have a record of exactly what it takes … Read more
Today we will begin deconstructing the biggest, hairiest, most complex mission asset Creating the Future has – our immersion education program. (Details about the content of today’s session are at this link.) We have several goals for this session. In no particular order… Have a record of exactly what it takes to produce the immersion … Read more
What qualifications do we want people have, to teach classes on behalf of Creating the Future? That question, in any other realm, might begin a conversation that brainstorms qualifications. People might suggest bringing in a faculty development expert. Others might begin suggesting one-on-one mentorships or online classes or other formats for instruction. The question would … Read more
What training do people need if they are going to teach on behalf of Creating the Future? What qualifications / qualities might we seek? Join us today at 3pm Eastern time, as we begin to explore these questions and more. Today's topic: What would educational programs look like if they are amplifying / accelerating a … Read more
Friday (tomorrow), February 22 at 4pm Eastern time we will be live streaming the continuation of our Branding / Messaging work. (For context, a summary of the first two meetings and the thinking that arose from them is at this link.) You will be able to watch that live-streamed discussion right here. (The video will … Read more
What is Creating the Future? And what language will answer that question with both the essence of who we are AND the power of that essence? Last month, two very wise souls – Dave Svet and Zach Braiker – spent a combined 3 hours asking insightful and probing questions, setting us on the path to … Read more
Last month, in 3 online discussions (complete videos of Meeting #1, Meeting #2 and Meeting #3) and several informal conversations, we developed the resource development plan for stabilizing and enhancing Creating the Future’s current efforts. This short video shares highlights from that plan, within the context of the mission we intend to accomplish. Looking forward … Read more
Earlier this month, we joined together with colleagues who care about the potential of volunteerism to create the world we want – moving beyond the concept of “volunteering” to a more impactful concept of “participation.” In addition to Hildy and Dimitri from Creating the Future, the folks in the video include Lisa Humenik (20+ year … Read more