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Building care-centric and power-aware frameworks in Futures Thinking.
Building care-centric and power-aware frameworks in Futures Thinking.
Our research prioritizes the development of futures thinking methodologies that center relational strength and ecosystemic well-being. We utilize strategic foresight to navigate structural inequities and intersectional frameworks, co-creating possible futures that prioritize collective care. By bridging socio-technical and living systems theory we investigate how organizations navigate complexity through the rigorous practice of collective foresight. We translate this advanced systemic theory into strategic foresight tools and methodologies rooted in participatory and collective approaches, ensuring they are are accessible and effective for diverse partners.
Our research is built upon a diverse lineage of thought. We bridge socio-technical theory with living systems theory to explore the complex intersections of human and digital systems. Our work is guided by the ethics of care, anti-oppression frameworks, and intersectionality. We integrate regenerative practices and indigenous ways of knowing to co-create possible futures that prioritize collective well-being and systemic health.
The Oria Research Infrastructure
The Oria Research Infrastructure
As a Startup Innovativa and Società Benefit, we maintain a legally binding commitment to invest 15% of our annual expenditure into research and development and to use that research in service to the community. This ensures that our methodologies are constantly evolving based on observed human dynamics. We utilize a careful navigation of qualitative analysis and grounded theory. Our primary tool is the generation of Warm Data, the deep relational context that reveals the invisible interconnections within an ecosystem. This rigorous approach and iterative allows us to translate complex research into practical methodologies and digital toolkits for broader diffusion.
The Global Foresight Practice Inquiry
The Global Foresight Practice Inquiry
This exploratory work involves deep collaboration with expert futurists to identify gaps in the method and process of current strategic planning. We seek to understand where traditional models fail and how to bridge those gaps with more resonant practices. We focus on exploring possible futures rather than relying on brittle predictions or singular outcomes.
The Systemic Alignment Inquiry
The Systemic Alignment Inquiry
We work closely with organizational leaders to explore the inherent friction between the need for operational speed and the necessity of regenerative systemic health. This inquiry focuses on finding the right pace for strategic planning. We prioritize deep connection and clarity over constant firefighting and reactive urgency.
Contribute to the Method
Contribute to the Method
We are actively seeking research participants to share their context and help us refine the process of collective foresight. If your work touches on these systemic tensions, we invite you to join our ongoing studies.
The goal of our research is knowledge translation. We transform our findings into standardized methodologies and practical tools for diffusion across our territorial and relational networks. By participating in our studies, you are contributing to a shared body of knowledge that supports systemic repair and the health of the collective. We invite research participants to share their experience and help us refine these essential strategic navigation tools.
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