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==Projects interacting and sharing vision, structure and methods== | ==Projects interacting and sharing vision, structure and methods== | ||
[[File:TrustNet.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|alt=Logo.|Participating in multiple projects]] | |||
At Future Worlds Center projects, operate in concert. They do not only share people, they also share values, aims and methods. The intermingling of people, ideas, practical knowledge and personal skills development are among the major characteristics of the organization that attract visiting scholars, social entrepreneurs and interns from around the world to join. We also exploit technology to work as professionally as possible. Projects have their own websites. Our associates become experts in using professional software for development, design, communications and project management systems, and even in programming. Almost everybody is an expert in structured dialogue. With Prof emeritus Aleco Christakis on Board, Future Worlds Center is an international leader not only in the application of the structured dialogic design process, but also in its continuing scientific expansion. Current focus is on developing theory and tools to enable scale-up to engage up to 1000 people in constructive dialogue that leads to consensus and consequently, large-scale social transformation. | At Future Worlds Center projects, operate in concert. They do not only share people, they also share values, aims and methods. The intermingling of people, ideas, practical knowledge and personal skills development are among the major characteristics of the organization that attract visiting scholars, social entrepreneurs and interns from around the world to join. We also exploit technology to work as professionally as possible. Projects have their own websites. Our associates become experts in using professional software for development, design, communications and project management systems, and even in programming. Almost everybody is an expert in structured dialogue. With Prof emeritus Aleco Christakis on Board, Future Worlds Center is an international leader not only in the application of the structured dialogic design process, but also in its continuing scientific expansion. Current focus is on developing theory and tools to enable scale-up to engage up to 1000 people in constructive dialogue that leads to consensus and consequently, large-scale social transformation. | ||
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==Distributed sources of income== | ==Distributed sources of income== | ||
[[File:SuroundedByDollars.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|alt=Logo.|Participating in multiple projects]] | [[File:SuroundedByDollars.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|alt=Logo.|Participating in multiple projects]] | ||
Projects may be funded or not. Usually, new Associates negotiate their participation in at least 3 main projects: A primary, a secondary and a minor. In most cases, either the primary or the secondary project is the one that also provides for the “daily living” (i.e., income). Optimally, these two projects are funded, which offers flexibility and stability for the individual. However, Future Worlds keeps money issues separate from projects in which its associates are active. In other words, funding options do not dictate our orientation and activities. This is called the “Tasks-money separation principle.” An easy-to-understand explanation is the following. New Associates are “trusted” funds that others have secured before them. In the realm of practical ethics, they are then expected to “pay back” the “gift” in three different ways: | Projects may be funded or not. Usually, new Associates negotiate their participation in at least 3 main projects: A primary, a secondary and a minor. In most cases, either the primary or the secondary project is the one that also provides for the “daily living” (i.e., income). Optimally, these two projects are funded, which offers flexibility and stability for the individual. However, Future Worlds keeps money issues separate from projects in which its associates are active. In other words, funding options do not dictate our orientation and activities. This is called the “Tasks-money separation principle.” An easy-to-understand explanation is the following. New Associates are “trusted” funds that others have secured before them. In the realm of practical ethics, they are then expected to “pay back” the “gift” in three different ways: | ||
* “Pay back” the organization by securing new funds to support continuation of activities; | |||
* create analogous opportunities for others to join later; | |||
support themselves by creating funding and working options. | |||
==Principle of organization-wide awareness== | ==Principle of organization-wide awareness== | ||
[[File:ManyHandsHoldingEarth.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|alt=Logo.|Our people share the dream for a better place]] | [[File:ManyHandsHoldingEarth.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1|alt=Logo.|Our people share the dream for a better place]] | ||
Everybody in the organization shares a vision for a better world. The transformation begins from within. It is considered high priority that people help each other in their projects, share successes, recognition and satisfaction. In practical terms, this requires people to stay in touch with the whole of the organization, participate in each other’s activities and projects and consider developing new projects at the inteface of their mutual interests. | Everybody in the organization shares a vision for a better world. The transformation begins from within. It is considered high priority that people help each other in their projects, share successes, recognition and satisfaction. In practical terms, this requires people to stay in touch with the whole of the organization, participate in each other’s activities and projects and consider developing new projects at the inteface of their mutual interests. | ||
