Future Search Network

Future Search Network

About the Future Search Network Group

Our misson is to help communities everywhere become more open, supportive, equitable and sustainable. We also work with for-profit organizations who share these values,... more »
Our misson is to help communities everywhere become more open, supportive, equitable and sustainable. We also work with for-profit organizations who share these values, charging standard fees. We are a cross-cultural network, speaking many languages. Our members live in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and South America.

Future Search gets the "whole system in the room" for vision, commitment and action. People from all walks of life come into the same conversation - those with authority, resources, expertise, information and need. They tell stories about their past, present and desired future. Through dialogue they discover their common ground. Only then do they make concrete action plans.

The theories and principles of Future Search practice have been tested in cultures around the world for the past 50 years. It relies on mutual learning among stakeholders as a catalyst for voluntary action and follow-up. People devise new forms of cooperation that continue for months or years.

This Future Search Network Group shares stories, learnings, queries, aspirations, concerns, insights, ideas, contacts, expertise, and resources. This community learns together to ensure high quality ad integrity in our work. « less

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Sabine B.

Sabine

In October 2013 we are planning to run a Future Search Symposium in Derry, Ireland. And we need your input. Check Facebook and join us!...

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Sabine B. 2 days ago • Edit • Hi Melissa, good to hear! You're definitely not the only one that does nog participates on Facebook. Best is to share your ideas here. ... »
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hans B.

hans

Productive Workplaces revisited

I recently got Marv's revised and expanded 25th anniversary edition of Productive Workplaces: what a beautiful result it has become! I ...

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Inge S.

Inge

A relation in England in the sector of renewable energy, would like to get in touch with an experienced FS facilitator. Interested?

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Anne G. 13 days ago • Edit • I did the FS course with Marv and Sandra 2 years ago but have not yet had the opportunity to be involved in one. I would love to have the ... »
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Anne G.
Inge S.

Inge

HI, does anybody have experience with FS in the context of renewable energy projects? Are any case studies available about FS in this...

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Michael D.

Michael

Future Search and Sustainability with the Natural Step - Read this for great news! http://futuresearch.net/files/FS-and-TNS2.pdf

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Shem C.

Shem

Tomorrow is Ralph Copleman's birthday. If you knew Ralph, take a moment to offer him a smile.

If you knew of Ralph, maybe do one thing that supports sustainability of our planet is some way. and if you don't know who Ralph was ...

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Joyce F. 1 month ago • Edit • Shem can you tell me about the man you wish to honor and remember? I am a supporter of Buckminster Fuller and Lester K Brown, both futurists ... »
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Sandra J.

Sandra

Marv and Sandra in Berlin, Germany, May 2, 3, 4, 2012 for Advanced Facilitation Workshop - titled Don't Just Do Something, Stand There!

Dear All, Please join us in Berlin for our Faciliation/Leadership Workshop based on our book Don't Just Do Something, Stand There, Ten ...

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Sandra J.

Sandra

Marv and Sandra Master Class in Stockholm, Sweden -- Descriptions and Logistics

I'm attaching the brochure for Master Class Seminar in Stockholm, April 26-27.

http://www.futuresearch.net/files/Master-Class-Stockholm ...

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Silvia P.

Silvia

Newsletter (in Dutch, sorry!) about Future Search as al alternative to the traditional change approach in organizations.

Circles for Connection circlesforconnection.be

Verandering… Ben je het soms ook zo beu? Is verandering altijd nodig en is het daarna dan beter? Moet verandering altijd vervelend zijn en pijn doen? En stopt het ooit? Om het nog maar eens met een boutade te zeggen:  de enige...

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Silvia P. 4 months ago • Edit • This is SO funny! You make me smile Sandra! Didn't think about that... :-) »
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hans B. Sandra J. Silvia P.
Sandra J.

Sandra

Marv and Sandra in Stockholm, Sweden April 26 - 27, 2012.

Please join us in our Master Class, titled What Would You Do If...? Bring all issues, concerns, questions on personal, group, team, ...

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Sandra J.

Sandra

Just read a review that featured chapter Marv and I wrote based on principles from Don't Just Do Something, Stand. Check out review and...

The review is for Sandor Schumans, Handbook for Working with Difficult Groups. We titled the chapter Keeping Difficult Situations from ...

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Petra D.

Petra

Nightingales Future Search in South Limburg connects leaders, ideals and actions.

Early November 52 leaders from Southern Limburg engaged in the Nightingales Future Search. The multifaceted group represented the ...

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Sandra J.

Sandra

Dear Friends -- I've attached the Home Birth Future Search story with good learnings and an exciting outcome. A video link is in story,...

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Sandra J.

Sandra

Here is a video link of U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Royball-Allard introducing the outcomes of the Home Birth Future Search into the...

On November 16, 2011, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) recognized the recent Home Birth Consensus Summit held in Virginia. This summit brought tog...

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