Systemic constellations create a living dynamic map of an issue within a certain system and are a practical, respectful and often profound way of illuminating the dynamics in coaching, organisational and other relational systems. The map (made up of ‘representatives’ – people in workshops, or objects in onetoone coaching) which a constellation creates, allows coach and client to access the wider system, see the hidden forces at play and identify new paths to lasting resolution. The … Read more
Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development A 5 Level Model for Planning in Complex Systems.
This five level model helps us to plan for success. By understanding the system within which we are working we can more clearly define what success looks like within that system. This allows us to be strategic, to develop tactics, tools and metrics. To rephrase: it allows us to understand the tools and metrics we need to carry out the actions required to be strategic, to achieve success within the system. References: The Natural Step, Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development, … Read more
Feminist Economics & Economy of Care Putting care in the center of economy
A different way to look at the economy, in which the sustainability of life is at the center, and we think what jobs are necessary for lives of both people and other living things. An economy in which other welfare indicators exists that allows to decouple these from economic growth, and considers necessary a social transformation in which there is a redistribution of care tasks among all people and a consideration of the biophysical limits of the … Read more
Dragon Dreaming A living systems approach to building successful organisations and projects based upon three principles of personal growth, community building and service to the Earth
Dragon Dreaming is an inspiring, encouraging and meaningful opensource method for assisting individuals and groups who seek to make their dreams come true. It offers simple and playful holistic tools for visionary initiation processes, planning, implementation, evaluation and celebration. Through different theories, tools, tips and techniques it supports the improvement of the effectiveness in the everyday work and life. Dragon Dreaming, first developed by John Croft and Vivienne … Read more
The Ethics of Sustainable Thinking A framework for making moral and ethical choices
Some choices are “right versus wrong” and most people only take a moment of reflection to come to the proper decision. Some choices are more complex and might be viewed as “right versus right”. From a sustainability perspective, there are six suggested categories, that can help guide our decision making 1. Individual versus community. 2. Global versus local. 3. Law versus truth. 4. Short term versus long term. 5. Toxic versus non toxic. 6. Justice versus mercy . We can also … Read more
Backcasting From Sustainability Principles Starting out with the end in mind
To plan for success within the boundaries of social, ecological and financial sustainability; to create a future that can actually exist using the 4 principles laid out in The Natural Step Framework.The framework originates from a scientific, peer reviewed approach to achieving consensus on what sustainability actually means in practical terms that allow for planning and measurement of progress. Like a chess player or a chef, we start off with the desired goal in mind and use strategy, … Read more
Miracle Questions Inviting limitless thinking and visioning
Situations that trick the “what is realistic” thinking help to overcome old beliefs that limit passionate action. By asking questions which envision that assumed everyday pressures do not exist can open up passionate and wholehearted envisioning and innovation. Questions can be of any kind, depending on the most common pressures your target group is facing, like “If you won in the lottery, what would you use your money for?” or “What is your wildest idea?”. More authentic and personalised … Read more
Permaculture From the Inside Out Personal Map and Vision Building
Having 4 key questions and mapping, creating a visual, looking at our lives as a living system that has time, space and events. Providing opportunity to raise awareness and engagement. Having a designed tool with steps to follow we don’t waste time and stay focus. A set of exercises and challenges, individual and collective that will give us different feedback and ways to collect information. Also it puts the focus on the identification and characterization of the Human Being as a key … Read more
Idea Generation A beautiful idea “makes the world go round”
In order to manifest what you want to bring into life, there is an important first step. It is this : to take your ideas seriously and investigate them. New things often appear as “crazy, unrealistic, vague” in their early days... and yes, there will be enough time to get them back on the ground later on. Dream hard to begin with. Why not? It’s only a dream at this stage. But as a first step an idea it should be allowed to be unclear, open, big, small, beautiful, ugly. Whatever it is. … Read more
Statement of Intention Clarifying our focus to build support
Practice distilling the essence of our project into a few short sentences and work with a simple template that helps to crystallize our thinking. Develop an ‘elevator pitch’. Find the right name. Clarify the vision and core goals of your project. Think about a logo. References: ● http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/elevatorpitch.htm ● Exercise: Statement of Intention Submitted by Findhorn Foundation … Read more
