Convergence

Victoria Spashchenko & Julia Kalenberg ↗ Introduction by Yi Feng Khoo When was the last time you went glimmer-hunting? Victoria Spashchenko (Ukraine) and Julia Kalenberg (Switerland) invite us into a heart-opening session where micro-moments of safety, joy and connection gently reshape our nervous systems. Positive sensory experiences serve as the functional opposite of triggers.

Lien Tettelin Synopsis Lien Tettelin’s open space session on “Good practices in the public sector” focused on strategies for enhancing organisational sustainability. The session explored how public sector entities can integrate sustainability into their decision-making processes, develop relevant strategies and KPIs, and redefine notions of profit to encompass social benefits. Critical strategies discussed included starting conversations around the environmental impacts of decisions, such as carbon footprints, and developing targeted strategies for sectors with the most significant potential impact.

Netta Jakola Synopsis The diagram illustrates the interconnected relationship between three key aspects of sustainability: Environment, Economy, and Equity (or Social dimension). Here’s a breakdown of the visual elements and their meanings: Environment: This represents the natural world and is fundamental to sustainability. It emphasises the importance of preserving natural resources and minimising environmental impact. Economy: This aspect focuses on the financial and economic factors that must be sustainable to support long-term prosperity and stability. Equity/Social: This refers to social justice and fairness, ensuring that benefits and responsibilities are distributed equitably among all members of society. Arrows: The arrows between each component indicate a two-way relationship, suggesting that each dimension influences and is influenced by the others. Central Question: “Balance between dimensions?” This question at the centre of the diagram raises the critical point of how organisations can balance these three dimensions to achieve overall sustainability. This diagram encapsulates the complex interplay between environmental integrity, economic health, and social equity, which organisations must harmonise to foster a sustainable future.

Annie Bordeleau Synopsis In this Open Space session, the group explored the British Columbia First Nations Principles of Learning to discover just how deeply intertwined they are with the Solution Focus (SF) approach and our efforts to create a more sustainable world. These Principles are shown below: Exploring the Principles Here we explore the Principles in more depth from two perspectives - sustainability and Solution Focus. We also suggest example questions the SF practitioner might ask.