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February 09, 2018

The Optimistic Anthropologist | February 2018, Vol. 5View this email in your browser

When you work at a consulting firm, it's not uncommon to be asked "what do you do?" At Optimistic Anthropology, we often say that we help organizations and collaborations solve the complex social problems they don't yet know how to solve. And we do it through fieldwork, emergent learning, and culture-shaping.Most folks grasp fieldwork (aka qualitative research) and culture-shaping (aka team and leadership development) pretty quickly. And while people like the sound of emergent learning, it's not a particularly well-known practice. Since we believe it is a powerful process and practice to learn, develop, and implement strategy when taking on complex problems in ambiguous environments, we thought we'd elaborate and answer the question: What the Heck is Emergent Learning? 

Whether you have six days, six weeks, or six months, Optimistic Anthropology's Sabbatical Design Services can help you make your sabbatical a meaningful experience. Our process will help you hone in what you want to learn during your sabbatical, and connect you with resources and experiences that can support you along the way. 

And sign up by April 1, 2018 to take advantage of our introductory discount!

Have you ever engaged with a resource, person, program or experience that has helped you grow and develop as a human being? Is that resource available to others to sign up for (even if there's a fee)? If so, we'd like to know more! 

OA Collaborator The Partnering Initiative is bringing its flagship course, Building Effective Public-Private Partnerships for Development to the NYC Foundation Center this May. Over 2.5 days, this training helps individuals in business, nonprofits, philanthropy, academia, and government develop the essential skills, knowledge and understanding for effective cross-sector partnering. Learn more & register.

A multimedia round up of Optimistic Anthropology's latest explorations of the  “adjacent possible,” the potential and serendipity created when you notice and connect the unlikely. Featuring recent photographs, video, and reflections from nature, history, culture, and immersive art. We'd also value your feedback on what you like and how this new feature can be improved.

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