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==Living in “multiple” worlds== | ==Living in “multiple” worlds== | ||
[[File: | [[File:|left|thumb|upright=1|alt=Logo.|Participating in multiple projects]] | ||
The Future Worlds Center is an excellent example of an organization that operates in multiple worlds that co-exist. From the point of view of our research activities, many projects focus on the interplay between real and virtual worlds. For example, we are interested on the marriage of the human brain with modern technology and the repercussions for humanity. Our projects focus in the study of virtual worlds, children’s’ behaviours and attitudes, new complex forms of bullying and harassment, the effects on attention, learning and development in general. From the social angle point of view, Future Worlds Center promotes multiculturalism and international development. We implement awareness campaigns and promote humanistic values and concepts such as understanding, tolerance, forgiveness and peaceful co-existence. Specific projects range from supporting vulnerable social groups and awareness actions promoting multicultural values, to international Development Education activities. | The Future Worlds Center is an excellent example of an organization that operates in multiple worlds that co-exist. From the point of view of our research activities, many projects focus on the interplay between real and virtual worlds. For example, we are interested on the marriage of the human brain with modern technology and the repercussions for humanity. Our projects focus in the study of virtual worlds, children’s’ behaviours and attitudes, new complex forms of bullying and harassment, the effects on attention, learning and development in general. From the social angle point of view, Future Worlds Center promotes multiculturalism and international development. We implement awareness campaigns and promote humanistic values and concepts such as understanding, tolerance, forgiveness and peaceful co-existence. Specific projects range from supporting vulnerable social groups and awareness actions promoting multicultural values, to international Development Education activities. | ||
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==Distributed project participation== | ==Distributed project participation== | ||
[[File:ProjectsCirclesExamples.png|left|thumb|upright=1|alt=Logo.|Participating in multiple projects]] | |||
Future Worlds Center Associates belong to multiple “circles” (i.e., projects) at the same time. We use the term “Distributed project participation” to describe this. Their individual contributions and responsibilities in each project might differ in intensity, and they are agreed in advance. Projects have different sizes. Each project has one Coordinator (upper semi-circle in each project) and several members (who can also be external associates). In addition, every Associate must commit a percentage of their effort for logistics. Approximately 10% of one’s time should be available “on demand” to those coordinating projects. Furthermore, eveybody is involved | Future Worlds Center Associates belong to multiple “circles” (i.e., projects) at the same time. We use the term “Distributed project participation” to describe this. Their individual contributions and responsibilities in each project might differ in intensity, and they are agreed in advance. Projects have different sizes. Each project has one Coordinator (upper semi-circle in each project) and several members (who can also be external associates). In addition, every Associate must commit a percentage of their effort for logistics. Approximately 10% of one’s time should be available “on demand” to those coordinating projects. Furthermore, eveybody is involved | ||
in securing funds and writing new applications. Again, approximately 10% of one’s time needs to be “invested” on what we call the “Distributed organizational responsibilities” principle. | in securing funds and writing new applications. Again, approximately 10% of one’s time needs to be “invested” on what we call the “Distributed organizational responsibilities” principle. | ||
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==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]] | |||
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. | ||
