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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/welcome-to-future-search-forum/5 "2024-02-19T19:20:57Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Future Search Forum Getting the Whole System in the Room for Vision, Commitment, and Action Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding … --- ## [Future Search in Virtual Space - 11 November 2026](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/future-search-in-virtual-space-11-november-2026/179)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/future-search-in-virtual-space-11-november-2026/179 "2026-10-21T12:58:46Z")
Here’s a lovely opportunity to learn about the online platform we designed for Future Search in Virtual Space (FSVS). We developed FSVS back at the time of Covid to engage groups of participants who cannot meet in person… --- ## [WSD 1 Hour Pop Up - System Development Through Differentiation/Integration](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/wsd-1-hour-pop-up-system-development-through-differentiation-integration/178)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/wsd-1-hour-pop-up-system-development-through-differentiation-integration/178 "2026-10-06T09:08:09Z")
Hello friends and colleagues A quick reminder that our next free one hour pop-up is happening this Wednesday 7th October 3pm to 4pm Eastern US, 9pm to 10pm CET . It’s called System Development Through Differentiation/In… --- ## [Whole-System Development - 2 Hour Pop Up 24 September, 2026](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/whole-system-development-2-hour-pop-up-24-september-2026/177)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/whole-system-development-2-hour-pop-up-24-september-2026/177 "2026-09-23T20:44:02Z")
Hi everyone A quick reminder of our Pop-Up learning Exchange that is happening tomorrow on Whole-System Development. The subject is the JABS article that Sandra wrote, pulling together all the strands of Future Search a… --- ## [Development is Not Behavior Change - One Hour Pop-Up - Wed 9 Sept 2026](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/development-is-not-behavior-change-one-hour-pop-up-wed-9-sept-2026/176)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/development-is-not-behavior-change-one-hour-pop-up-wed-9-sept-2026/176 "2026-09-09T12:08:01Z")
Hi everyone A quick reminder of today’s 1 Hour PopUp on “Development is not Behavior Change” Development is not Behavior Change – Link to register and get the Zoom login details Regards Michael and Sandra Michael D… --- ## [Future Search in Africa - Zoom Briefing with Africa Bridge](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/future-search-in-africa-zoom-briefing-with-africa-bridge/175)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/future-search-in-africa-zoom-briefing-with-africa-bridge/175 "2026-09-02T10:08:26Z")
Future Search has an amazing partner in Africa called Africa Bridge. This organisation, founded by Barry Childs has worked in communities, using Future Search. The work is to develop novel and effective approaches to pov… --- ## [Whole-System Development - Special 2 hour Learning Exchange](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/whole-system-development-special-2-hour-learning-exchange/174)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/whole-system-development-special-2-hour-learning-exchange/174 "2026-08-26T16:05:11Z")
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Here is a special invitation for our Future Search Network, Learning Exchange: September 24, 2026, 2pm - 4pm ET. Background: We have been talking about Whole-System Development and sharin… --- ## [Learning Exchange - Wednesday July 1st 4pm CET, 10am EST](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/learning-exchange-wednesday-july-1st-4pm-cet-10am-est/173)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/learning-exchange-wednesday-july-1st-4pm-cet-10am-est/173 "2026-07-02T15:04:32Z")
Hi all A short and quick reminder of this Wednesday’s Future Search Learning Exchange – we are having a hangout learning exchange for you to come meet with, hang with, learn with others in the Network. It’s the last on… --- ## [Pop Up Two - Plan to Plan 26 February](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/pop-up-two-plan-to-plan-26-february/164)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/pop-up-two-plan-to-plan-26-february/164 "2026-02-25T09:53:13Z")
Plan to Plan - Creating the Conditions for Success - Every Time! Welcome to Future Search Networks Pop Up Series where we take one hour to do a quick and meaningful dive into questions and key parts of the Future Search… --- ## [Case Studies, Write-ups, videos and all FS examples](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/case-studies-write-ups-videos-and-all-fs-examples/165)
**Author:** [@JamieS](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/JamieS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/case-studies-write-ups-videos-and-all-fs-examples/165 "2026-02-24T11:33:53Z")
Hi, everyone! I am reaching out to people in my network about the upcoming workshops. I would love to compile a list of Future Search case studies on this thread. So I may share them based on the sector they focus on. Th… --- ## [Learning Exchange February 2026 - notes](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/learning-exchange-february-2026-notes/166)
**Author:** [@miranda](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/miranda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/learning-exchange-february-2026-notes/166 "2026-02-20T13:44:01Z")
Kia ora koutou / Hi everyone The following are some notes that I took from the breakout group in the February LE. Our breakout group included @Christopher Schoch, @Jeff @miranda @Adele Harrison, @AJeppesen The topic we… --- ## [What's Uncommon about Common Ground!](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/whats-uncommon-about-common-ground/163)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/whats-uncommon-about-common-ground/163 "2026-01-19T14:13:22Z")
When diverse perspectives are invited to converge on the distilled common agenda that everyone wants to see being realised. Its often misunderstood and yet embodies the essence of Everybody Improving Whole Systems. Put i… --- ## [Australian FS activity](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/australian-fs-activity/157)
**Author:** [@miranda](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/miranda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/australian-fs-activity/157 "2026-01-14T22:22:15Z")
Calling all FSN folk in Australia. I am keen to connect with FSN people who are currently active with Future Search in Australia and/or who have been active in FS in the last decade. Please contact me via this forum. M… --- ## [Welcome to 2026](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/welcome-to-2026/153)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/welcome-to-2026/153 "2026-01-14T20:40:06Z")
Hello and welcome to 2026. What facilitation and system work have you got planned for the year? At FSN HQ we are looking forward to delivering more trainings on FS and Facilitation, some one hour pop-ups on zoom, the p… --- ## [Practicing FS principles in every meeting](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/practicing-fs-principles-in-every-meeting/134)
**Author:** [@tonnievanderzouwen](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/tonnievanderzouwen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/practicing-fs-principles-in-every-meeting/134 "2026-01-14T20:29:40Z")
Of course we go for full version Future Searches. Nevertheless, I believe we can make every meeting more effective by applying FS principles. So I have written a book ‘Co-creation in work meetings. Making the invisible … --- ## [Thoughts on Systemic Consulting](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/thoughts-on-systemic-consulting/146)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/thoughts-on-systemic-consulting/146 "2026-01-14T18:26:43Z")
There is so much to be explored on this topic however here is a piece I wrote for the email circular. Would be great to have your thoughts and additions! If there is one thing that our industry is great at, it’s inventi… --- ## [How to receive forum updates by email](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/how-to-receive-forum-updates-by-email/154)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/how-to-receive-forum-updates-by-email/154 "2026-01-13T15:19:30Z")
This forum can send you email notifications about new topics and announcements. To make sure you receive them, please check the settings below. 1. Confirm your email settings Click your profile picture (top-right) … --- ## [Relational Practice](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/relational-practice/148)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/relational-practice/148 "2025-10-28T13:28:36Z")
There’s another lively buzz in the world of change that has been bubbling away and has come right to the fore over recent months and seems to be everywhere (how does that happen?). The thing we are talking about is “rela… --- ## [Sandra Keynote to AOM ODC in Copenhagen](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/sandra-keynote-to-aom-odc-in-copenhagen/144)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/sandra-keynote-to-aom-odc-in-copenhagen/144 "2025-08-13T09:42:35Z")
On 28 July Sandra gave a keynote address to the Organization Development and Change Division of the Academy of Management in Copenhagen. Here’s a link to the take she gave. In the talk she highlighted the connection betw… --- ## [FSN Updates - August 2025](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/fsn-updates-august-2025/142)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 7:19am UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/fsn-updates-august-2025/142 "2025-08-12T07:19:55Z")
Some latest news from Future Search Network - August 2025. Sandra and Michael travelled to Copenhagen to attend the Academy of Management annual conference. The AOM conference is a gathering of 13500 academics and some … --- ## [Co-facilitating a Future Search with indigenous people](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/co-facilitating-a-future-search-with-indigenous-people/137)
**Author:** [@miranda](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/miranda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/co-facilitating-a-future-search-with-indigenous-people/137 "2025-04-16T00:44:48Z")
Kia ora koutou / Hi everyone When running Future Searches here in Aotearoa/New Zealand, I am 100% committed to doing so, hand in hand with the indigenous people of the land. I am lucky to be an Associate with https://ww… --- ## [Intros and Conversations](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/intros-and-conversations/65)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/intros-and-conversations/65 "2025-04-13T20:32:23Z")
This is the Topic thread to have general conversations and to introduce yourself to other FSN members. --- ## [Africa Bridge Book Launch](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/africa-bridge-book-launch/60)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/africa-bridge-book-launch/60 "2024-05-17T14:46:09Z")
Here is news from esteemed Network Member Barry Childs who created an amazing model of local development to alleviate extreme poverty in Tanzania using Future Search for strategic planning. Well done Barry and warm congr… --- ## [Apologies for May learning exchange](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/apologies-for-may-learning-exchange/59)
**Author:** [@miranda](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/miranda)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/apologies-for-may-learning-exchange/59 "2024-05-14T22:28:32Z")
Kia ora koutou / Hi all Apologies from me for the May LE. I will be celebrating my eldest graduating with a Bachelor of Music (classical performance) and a minor in education. Can you tell I am a little proud! Go well … --- ## [Future search report: action for mobilizing the south asian diaspora to address south asian power dynamics on health inequities](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/future-search-report-action-for-mobilizing-the-south-asian-diaspora-to-address-south-asian-power-dynamics-on-health-inequities/43)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/future-search-report-action-for-mobilizing-the-south-asian-diaspora-to-address-south-asian-power-dynamics-on-health-inequities/43 "2024-04-29T19:43:07Z")
Hi everyone. Here’s a beautiful report about a Virtual Future Search that was held last year addressing the health inequality experienced by South Asian diaspora in Canada. The issues raised are profound and have resonan… --- ## [A report on Leadership that talks about Future Search without mentioning it](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/a-report-on-leadership-that-talks-about-future-search-without-mentioning-it/54)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/a-report-on-leadership-that-talks-about-future-search-without-mentioning-it/54 "2024-04-25T10:23:30Z")
I discovered this report through LinkedIn. It is an output from a global leadership summit hosted by Cambridge University’s Institute for Sustainable Leadership. The report highlights the challenges in a bit more detail,… --- ## [Future Search Learning Exchange - April](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/future-search-learning-exchange-april/47)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/future-search-learning-exchange-april/47 "2024-04-16T12:42:14Z")
This months learning exchange is on the topic of leadership. We know that one of the key challenges in having transformative change happen at the system level means having an inspired individual or group of individuals w… --- ## [Check-in before diving in!](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/check-in-before-diving-in/29)
**Author:** [@SandraJ](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/SandraJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 8:14am UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/check-in-before-diving-in/29 "2024-04-09T08:14:55Z")
Friends, launching a new platform. Wine-bottle in hand, ready to name and bless this ship. We’ll manage the bumps and look to the horizon. Looking forward to how we navigate our important conversations. (end of metaphor)… --- ## [Welcome to the Future Search Forum](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/welcome-to-the-future-search-forum/23)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.futuresearch.net/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.futuresearch.net/t/welcome-to-the-future-search-forum/23 "2024-04-04T11:09:16Z")
Hi Future Search Network members! Welcome to the new Future Search Forum. Here’s where we share insights, questions and queries, anecdotes and learnings about all things Future Search. Have a go at creating a conversatio…