I loved Algebra at school. In particular, I loved arithmetic sequences, and practiced them so much that it became easy for me to see a group of numbers and extract a…
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I loved Algebra at school. In particular, I loved arithmetic sequences, and practiced them so much that it became easy for me to see a group of numbers and extract a…
Continue ReadingExploring the role of relationships, trust and mutualistic approaches to change. When Suzanne Simard brought to mainstream attention the knowledge of vast underground mycorrhizal networks (which connect trees, grasses and…
Continue ReadingMany years ago now, I was attending a gathering convened by the McConnell Foundation at a pretty hotel in Toronto. It was back in the early social innovation days, when…
Continue ReadingBy way of introduction: spiky fruit It’s the first of October, and I’ve been writing this piece for over half a year! Yesterday this cactus caught my eye. The spiky…
Continue Reading“Culture is a verb.”– Rowen White, Seed Keeper, activist and farmer from the Mohawk community of Akwesasne “It’s all about how things are flowing.”– Gwen McClellan, acupressurist and holistic healer “A…
Continue ReadingOur Better Angels need to get their act together. I find myself looking back at five years working in peacebuilding and conflict transformation. Almost as long as I spent working…
Continue ReadingCollective Mind hosts regular Community Conversations with our global learning community. These sessions create space for network professionals to connect, share experiences, and cultivate solutions to common problems experienced by networks. On…
Continue ReadingOver a year ago, Vu Le published an article about the current models for nonprofit boards. The title “The default nonprofit board model is archaic and toxic; let’s try some new…
Continue ReadingWhat are your associations with words such as “measurement”, “evaluation” or “indicator”? For many people these words sound annoying at best, and there are good reasons for it. Yet –…
Continue ReadingYou are invited to listen to The Tapestry Podcast. The podcast is about bringing people together to explore the rich, woven textures of our narratives. Our stories are impactful and…
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