From his research, Dr Graves formulated a model of human development which was then developed by Don Beck, Christopher Cowan and others into Spiral Dynamics. Graves classified a total of eight levels of increasingly complex human value systems consisting of a hierarchically ordered, alwaysopentochange set of identifiable worldviews, preferences, and purposes. Individuals, groups and even nation states move up and down the spiral in response to changes in life conditions and … Read more
Prototyping Doing what you aim for in a small and fast way.
Prototyping is a process where you do what you want to do early and on a small and easy scale. It does not have to be perfect; but it should lead you into doing and trying out your idea. Try to find a small version of your big idea and start doing it. This helps you to: a: get to know your own role early, so you can adjust and clarify b: see what the project is in a “live surrounding” and get feedback c: get feedback from others fast and early so you can adopt it in your on going … Read more
Meaningful Conversations Creating meaningful relationships of mutual support
A meaningful conversation is called by approaches like the Art of Hosting and Oasis Game to the possibility to active listening to what really matters to everyone that is involved in the conversation. How to do that? There are some questions linked to the appreciative gaze (Elos Philosophy) that support us to do it: a. connect with a personal moment that is very relevant to you b. what made that moment possible? c. Imagine the dream that you have for the world that is connected to that … Read more
Integral Theory of Ken Wilber All Quadrants All Levels A model for everything
Integral theory, as described by Ken Wilber and others in the integral movement, revolves around the concept of two axes and four quadrants. One axis is for the interior/exterior, and the other axis is for the individual/collective. Putting these two axes together creates a simple model of four quadrants: the individual interior (my subjective experience of thoughts, feelings, memories and perceptions); the individual exterior (my physical body and all external perception); the collective … Read more
The IWeWorld Model Building resilience and sustainability on personal, group and global levels
Develop a practice that enables us to to be aware of all three levels as we develop ourselves and our projects. References: ● Exercise: IWeWorld ● https://www.transitionnetwork.org/support/innertransition/personalresilience … Read more
Concept A clear, structured and realistic model of a project
A good concept should be clear enough to start off and get things done and at the same time still be open enough to adjust to reality. It should be precise and clear on all the important aspects (see Business Model Canvas). It is the basis on which a project really starts happening and interacting with reality! A concept is like a good, clear sketch from where you can start actually doing things. References: Osterwalder Alexander (2010) : Business Model Generation: A Handbook … Read more
Using a Canvas for Business and Project Modelling Business Model Canvas (BMC) Social Business Model Canvas (SBMC) Project Model Canvas (PMC) The BMC emerged as a strategic management and entrepreneurial tool
● The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a strategic management and entrepreneurial tool. It allows people to describe, design, challenge, invent, and pivot their business model. ● The Social Business Model Canvas (SBMC) builds on the BMC by adding the layers of social and environmental impact and costs. The is currently a multitude of available versions of the SBMC online suitable to different context and working styles. ● The Project Modal Canvas (PMC) is a derivate of the BMC that … Read more
Organic Project Development A creative flow on the important aspects a project – from birth to scaling!
The organic projectdevelopment is a simple, easy to understand process explaining the phases of project development. Trigger Very often there is a positive/negative trigger in the life of a person. Understanding that helps to clarify “Why” a person is doing that project. Need From the trigger a need arises a need is a sense of general unfairness or a gap between reality and a wish for something that a person wants to see in the world. When the need is big enough, a person reacts to … Read more
Permaculture Design Course, Gaia Ashram, Thailand
- Date: 26 November – 9 December 2017
- Language:
- English
- Location: North-East of Thailand near Nong Khai, Thailand
Gaia Ashram in the North-East of Thailand is organizing a two weeks Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course. Gaia Ashram is a community, sustainable living learning center & a farm founded in 2013 with a vision to create a living & learning space that deepens our connection with nature and learn to work with nature. In this PDC there will be a lot of opportunity for us to connect on a deeper level with nature. … Read more
Transformational Communities of Tomorrow – free live stream
- Date: 6 October 2017
- Language:
- English
- Location: Universal Hall, Findhorn, United Kingdom
Join Ken Wilber and Doshin Roshi in this free live stream event, as they honour the gifts of the transformational-eco communities of today, recognise some of the challenges they are currently facing and explore what the medicine to heal and evolve could be from an Integral perspective. The integral stage is now strongly the leading edge of today’s evolution, and evidence points to the fact that it is indeed a staggeringly monumental leap forward, the likes of which humanity has never seen … Read more
