Links

A few of our friends and other favorite places to hang out while on the web. These are sites that matter to us... the thinking is long term, knowing that we "live into being" the world we desire. These communities think in terms of whole, interconnected systems, designing and acting in ways that liberate Group Genius.

What an incredible website! The National Institute for Play vision is to unlock the human potential through play in all stages of life using science to discover all that play has to teach us about transforming our world.

AmericaSpeaks - develops innovative deliberative tools that give citizens an opportunity to have a strong voice in public decision making within the increasingly short timeframes required of decision makers. As a result, citizens can impact decisions and those in leadership positions can make more informed, lasting decisions.

Athenaeum International - designs and manufactures Workfurniture systems that configure to the work, rather than forcing the work to configure to a fixed layout. The ability to adjust is not confined to the arrangement of walls and work stations. It includes staff and user control of sound, light, sight, sense of space and access to tools. The modular furniture is constructed of the same or complementary materials and is designed with similar details so that there are enough possible combinations to suit the needs of every user. 

Architects of Group Genius - Using Group Genius to help organizations bring better solutions to the(ir) world.

Blue Oxen Associates - A think tank devoted to studying and improving high-performance collaboration, particularly interested in how we share and acquire knowledge, and how we use tools to augment our abilities to inform, to learn, and to collaborate.

Dreamfish - The mission of Dreamfish is to spawn a just, sustainable, healthy world by supporting changemakers with creative learning environments and tools across cultures, fields, and generations. Dreamfish is a nonprofit charitable organization.

The Long Now Foundation - Providing a counterpoint to today's "faster/cheaper" mind set by promoting "slower/better" thinking, creativly fostering responsibility in the framework of the next 10,000 years.

Matt Taylor's Notebook - Co-founder and current CEO of MG Taylor Corportion, where the System and Method behind Group Genius was invented. Matt's notebook chronicles his experiences in environmental design and organizational transformation. Matt has been Gail's partner in life and business for over 28 years.

MBDC's Cradle to Cradle Design - Instead of designing cradle-to-grave products, dumped in landfills at the end of their 'life,' MBDC transforms industry by creating products for cradle-to-cradle cycles, whose materials are perpetually circulated in closed loops. Maintaining materials in closed loops maximizes material value without damaging ecosystems.

MG Taylor Corporation - "Inventing, designing, developing, and delivering tools, processes and environments that facilitate individuals and organizations in their transition to a knowledge-based world." The site is vast and has grown organically over the past 10 years. A couple of suggestions for starting points:
MGT Historical Timeline
An Exposition of MGT's Axioms of Collaborative Design
The MGT Strategic Modeling Language

Ode Magazine - An independent magazine about the people and ideas that are changing the world. Stories of countless initiatives being launched around the globe by people devoted to justice, respect and equality. Stories that bridge the gap between thinking and doing, between rage and hope, and the painful gap between the rich and poor – and thus build peace and sustainability. By reading Ode you connect to a network of positive change and inspiration.

Omidyar Network - Every individual has the power to make a difference. Omidyar exists for one single purpose: So that more and more people discover their own power to make good things happen.

Peaceful Jewelry. This site belongs to a wonderful friend in Gualala who delves into many things. I am particularly intrigued with her water drops Got an idea or a need for fundraising jewelry? Contact Jan.

Syntony Quest - An evolutionary learning organization dedicated to helping those who wish to learn how to cope with change and uncertainty in ways that foster community and sustainability. It responds to this challenge by tapping the creative potential of individuals and groups through community building, learning, design and action.

World Changing - Starts from a simple premise: the tools, models and ideas for building a better future lie all around us. Plenty of people are working on tools for change, but the fields in which they work remain unconnected. The motive, means and opportunity for profound positive change are already present. Another world is not just possible, it's here. We only need to put the pieces together. Informed by that premise, WorldChanging.com brings you links to (and analysis of) those tools, models and ideas in a timely and concise manner.