Engage in dialogue, Identify the systemic issues, Build connect

Engaging Across Difference to Build Social Connectedness

Learning From the Future catalyzes social connectedness through community conversations, exposing organizational systems, and identifying leverage for change.

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We invite you to become part of the conversation.

WE NEED YOUR VOICE

​The unintended consequences of avoiding difficult conversations about race and race relations in the Charlotte community and in communities across the country are becoming more and more apparent. This is especially true when it comes to issues like social justice, health care, economic mobility and education. In addition, circumstances like the COVID 19 pandemic have only served to point out and magnify the disconnects in the systemic picture.

While neighborhoods and leaders are clamoring for action, it is clear that every idea, every insight and every action that emerges will have its origins in our willingness to engage in open, honest conversation.

HOW IT WORKS

It Starts with a Conversation

It starts with a conversation
We begin by having the tough conversation in a way that invites stories, voices, and allows all participants to be heard

To Unearth the Systems

To Unearth the Systems
We utilize the information from the stories to identify trends and capture the larger story at play - the system that is driving behavior

And Create Change

And Create Change
We then look at root causes and effects, uncovering the greatest leverage points to create the most change

To Unearth the Systems

We utilize the information from the stories to identify trends and capture the larger story at play - the system that is driving behavior

It starts with a conversation

We begin by having the tough conversation in a way that invites stories, voices, and allows all participants to be heard

And Create Change

We then look at root causes and effects, uncovering the greatest leverage points to create the most change

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We know that systems drive behavior. If we can change the system, we can create a better society for all.

We believe in the power of people to create change - and it begins with dialogue and understanding.

We can only create the change we seek when we come together.

There has never
been a better time to act

Whether you are a community, a neighborhood, a school, a small business, a corporate group, or a non-profit, you engage with people and are part of a system. If you want that system to work for all of your constituents, then this is the time to act.

THE TEAM

We have an experienced team to partner with you

Bob Johnson

FACILITATOR

Bob began his career as a chemist at Dow Corning, and has since gone on to lead strategic initiatives across the globe. Bob is a sought after facilitator and has more than 30 years of experience as an international consultant, working with clients in all sectors including government, fortune 100 and 500 companies, small business, non-profit, and communities. For more, click below.

Dave Newell

FACILITATOR

Dave has spent his career building learning environments for other people - in higher education, in non-profits and community organizations, and in businesses. These learning environments focus on one thing - alignment. Misalignment leads to mistrust and missed goals, and we can be misaligned with ourselves, with each other, and with the systems we operate in. ​For more click below.

Rosanna Saladin

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Bob began his career as a chemist at Dow Corning, and has since gone on to lead strategic initiatives across the globe. Bob is a sought after facilitator and has more than 30 years of experience as an international consultant, working with clients in all sectors including government, fortune 100 and 500 companies, small business, non-profit, and communities. For more, click below.

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