What We Do

We strengthen relational infrastructure, encourage the (re)discovery of collective wisdom and support radical collaborative action.

Many responses to the most critical challenges facing the human and more than human world already exist somewhere – scattered across communities, organizations, and networks. We explore and discover, connect and collaborate with those seeking ways to navigate the global predicament.

Three domains interconnect throughout our portfolio. Every network we help build increases adaptive capacity. Every dialogue we facilitate strengthens systems thinking. Every organisation we work with becomes a node in broader resilience networks. This integration reflects our core belief: lasting solutions emerge from the spaces between traditional boundaries.

Building Resilient Systems

We connect organizations, sectors, and communities before crisis hits, creating the relational infrastructure for rapid, effective collaboration when needed.

What this looks like:

Mapping existing networks and identifying connection opportunities
Facilitating cross-sector partnerships between organizations working on related challenges
Creating platforms for ongoing relationship-building across traditional boundaries
Designing early warning systems that leverage network intelligence

Current applications: Our role as Strategic Curation Partner for the IFRC Europe Polycrisis Think-Do Tank demonstrates this approach – weaving together humanitarian responders, researchers, policymakers and community innovators to reimagine crisis response.

Developing Adaptive Capacity

We help teams and organizations understand their complementary strengths and build the flexibility to thrive under uncertainty.

What this looks like:

Resilience assessments that reveal organizational strengths and vulnerabilities
Team alignment processes that clarify roles and appreciate diverse contributions
Leadership development that distributes authority and builds collective intelligence
Change navigation strategies that maintain mission while evolving methods

Current applications: Our Resilience at Work applied research translates directly into practical strategies and tools that help organisations build adaptive capacity from within. If you would like to engage with this, please contact us.

Cultivating Collective Wisdom

We create structured spaces where different forms of knowledge—scientific research, lived experience, traditional wisdom, practical innovation—contribute to shared understanding.

What this looks like:

Open Dialogues that go beyond debate to reach deeper collective insight
Research partnerships that integrate academic rigor with practitioner wisdom
Learning networks that connect isolated innovations and amplify effective practices
Knowledge harvesting that captures and shares insights across contexts

Current applications: From our Blueprint collaboration exploring global philanthropy challenges to our Resilience Networks connecting frontline responders, we practice the integration we advocate.

Change your opinions, keep to your principles; change your leaves, keep your roots intact

— Victor Hugo