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About futures, foresight, imagination, play, storytelling, experiences and more.

Storytelling as a facilitation practice

Storytelling as a facilitation practice

A little while ago, I wrote about the problems that arise when futures work becomes theatre. When I tell people that a great deal of my work in futures (and elsewhere) is about storytelling, many often assume that there must be some theatrical aspect to this. But they’re wrong.

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Scientists Warning Europe

A interesting site full of science endorsed solutions which will lead to a just transition for our World to a sustainable and equitable future presented by scientists across Europe.

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CliMate, your climate conversation coach

Created by The Suzuki Foundation, this fun and simple chatbot on Facebook Messenger will teach you how stop arguing and start understanding people through a choose-your-own adventure style practice conversation. You’ll get to choose your responses from a set of options, and your conversation coach will guide you through it, providing insight into the reaction your responses might elicit.

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#Watch How to turn climate anxiety into action (TED)

It’s normal to feel anxious or overwhelmed by climate change, says psychologist Renée Lertzman. Can we turn those feelings into something productive? In an affirming talk, Lertzman discusses the emotional effects of climate change and offers insights on how psychology can help us discover both the creativity and resilience needed to act on environmental issues.

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When futures work becomes theatre

When futures work becomes theatre

I’ve been in futures workshops that looked impressive from the outside. There were beautifully designed slides. Sophisticated frameworks. Post-its covering every wall. People left energised, saying it was “inspiring” or “eye-opening”. And then: nothing really changed.

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Aligning values with your recruitment process

Aligning values with your recruitment process

“We care about our people.” Really? So why do so many companies fail to simply acknowledge receipt of job applications, and send out an automated response when the position is filled?

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