Question 1

What is our intent?

Accepted Answer

To create connections that support people and organizations who are working to co-create a world that works for all. Connections invite novel possibilities that open hearts, cultivate empathy and belonging, generate hope, energy and resources, and inspire action.

Question 2

What are our aspirations?

Accepted Answer

We seek to connect a network for sharing knowledge and practices, finding partners, and amplifying the support infrastructure and the impact of all of our work.

Question 3

Who are we inviting?

Accepted Answer

People who are transforming ineffective systems. Practitioners, researchers, educators, funders, storytellers, artists, technologists. Young, old, rich, poor, indigenous, immigrant, rural, urban, differently abled, attracted to or put off by the phrase co-creating a world that works for all.

Question 4

Who is coming?

Accepted Answer

Over 125 people have regsitered as of June 1, and most of them are opting to be on the Summit Map, where they are sharing information about what inspires them to come, their interest areas, location, and more. View the map here: http://bit.ly/wtwfamap

Question 5

What motivates our sponsor, Berrett-Koehler Foundation?

Accepted Answer

The summit activates our mission: We create equitable, regenerative, and loving spaces that draw wisdom from all of the BK community ​to support disruptors in co-creating a world that works for all.

It strengthens ties to Berrett-Koehler Publishers.

Question 6

What motivates our sponsor, Berrett-Koehler Publishers?

Accepted Answer

Connecting  BK's community through its mission: connecting people & ideas to create a world that works for all. Discovering authors who are creating a world that works for all. Expanding market for BKP books. Connecting stakeholders to each other to amplify their impact. Energizing staff & board.

Question 7

What is in it for you?

Accepted Answer

You leave…
Refreshed with ideas and energy to take your next steps.
With connections to people and organizations who affirm and support you.
Belonging to a network of networks that you can call on when needed.

Question 8

What is in it for all?

Accepted Answer

Together, we inspire…
Storytelling and artistry, books and media about remarkable work underway that moves others to get involved.
Innovations in economic forms that humanize access to resources.
A self-organizing network, a community that amplifies hope and action.

Question 9

What happens after  the Summit?

Accepted Answer

We imagine this as the first in a series of convenings and ongoing connecting. We expect to learn as we go and evolve as this process is shared and owned by an increasingly diverse mix of people and organizations. In fact, you are welcome to join the Working Group to plan the next round.

Question 10

How will we use the Summit Map?

Accepted Answer

The Summit Map acts as a directory during Phase 1 and as the primary tool for self-organizing around topics that matter to each participant during Phase 2. Initially, it is populated with data from people who opt in during registration. You may also decide to add yourself at a later date.

Question 11

Tell me more about the Open Space approach for Phase 1

Accepted Answer

We’ll set the agenda in real-time and hold conversations over 48 hours. By inviting questions that matter to you, your wisdom, experience, and curiosity take center stage. The resulting networking and community connections can inspire innovative actions large and small.

First Global Summit for Co-Creating a World that Works for All