Crossroads Collaboratory: Our Earthshot Moment
A Call to Action for Tomorrow’ s Leaders
The Call of Our Time:
As we stand at the crossroads of a rapidly changing world, it is imperative that we embrace innovative approaches to effectively address the climate crisis. We must forge impactful collaborations across science, technology, and organizational change agents.
Many Feel This:
Change is immense. It feels out of our control. We know we must act—but how?
An Invitation to Innovate:
Join us for a dynamic two-day event. With only 100 seats available, this exclusive gathering will bring together Organizational Change Agents, Scientists, Technology experts, and Community and Tribal leaders. Together we will ignite the potential to reshape how change happens. Inspired by Doctors David Cooperrider and Lindsey Godwin, leaders of the Appreciative Inquiry movement and renown Organizational Development practitioners, we will be armed with data and insights to innovate and implement effective solutions, from small-scale initiatives to Large-scale transformations. Supported by catalyst grants from the Let’s Choose Love movement, we will turn ideas into action.
Just One Step:
Often, taking one step reveals more steps that are doable and impactful. In the Collaboratory, everyone will find their unique path forward, discovering doable steps to make a real difference—now and for generations to come.
Details:
Wednesday, August 14 at 6:00PM
Arrive, optional Meet and Greet at a local brewery
Thursday, August 15 at 9:00AM to 5:00PM
A call to Action—Dr. David Cooperrider and Dr. Lindsey Godwin
Dr’s Cooperrider and Godwin will provide the Call to Action and vision for leveraging OD skills to ignite change agents in designing net positive institutions and social change initiatives.
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided by local award-winning purveyors
Networking Reception from 5:15 pm to 7:00 PM—light refreshments served
Friday, August 16 at 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Focus on Action—Wendy White, Lisa Main, Jeff Boyd
Wendy White, Lisa Main, and Jeff Boyd will explore the Call to Action tactics facilitating a hands on experience with participants.
How will we take this information and call to action to inform our individual and organizational practices?
How might we build collaborations with science and technology partners, especially specialists in climate change and social transformation, within our own regions?
What other opportunities exist or are emerging for collective action?
From left: Dr. David Cooperider, Dr. Lindsey Godwin, Wendy White, Lisa Main, Jeff Boyd.
David Cooperrider, PhD., is a pioneer in AI and leads Champlain College's David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry. He has advised global leaders, Nobel Laureates, and corporations like Apple and Johnson & Johnson. With numerous publications and awards, his transformative impact on OD is recognized worldwide.
Lindsey Godwin, Ph.D., is a renowned professor at Champlain College, where she leads the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry. With extensive experience in OD, she has collaborated with influential organizations globally, impacting over 10,000 individuals through teaching and facilitation.
Wendy B. White, Co-founder and CEO of Continuum Consulting and founder of Let’s Choose Love, a non-profit promoting peace and love world- wide. With over 25 years of experience, she offers tailored solutions to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, NGOs, and nonprofits.
Lisa Marie Main, Co-founder and President of Continuum is an accomplished leader, consultant, executive coach, and facilitator who provides transformative initiatives for leaders and teams worldwide. She is co-creating The Regenerative Way, a consulting and development practice to reimagine the future together.
Jeff Boyd, Founder and President of Operation Explore and an OD practitioner specializing in Culture, Strategy, and Structure. His focus is on shifting mindsets, creating alignment, and igniting passion and energy. He particularly enjoys working with family-owned businesses navigating generational transitions.
