Results (Social Innovators)

Client

The Wall

Breakthrough

Ball Foundation

School-district leaders reported recurring inability to resolve K-12 educational dilemmas at the local level.

Created simulations boosting capacity for transforming conflicts under conditions similar to those back home.

California State University

Base closures created an opportunity for civilian reuse of resources.

Cross-functional leadership forum facilitated conversion of Fort Ord into an innovative public university in Monterey, California.

Grand Junction Healthcare Dialogue

Sub-optimization of the regional healthcare system due to misguided competition.

Formed a more seamless system of care for Western Colorado due to leadership collaboration.

Global Project On Negotiation at Harvard University

Leading practitioners realized that contemporary theory and practice for conflict negotiation fell short when applied to the prevention of civil war in places like Venezuela, Indonesia, and Liberia.

Evolved a new theory and practice emphasizing local capability for preventing and transforming conflicts in the Middle East.

Center for Contemplative Mind in Society

Funders threatened to withdraw support of long-term successful venture as founders prepared for retirement.

Funders renewed support and developed a realistic future vision.