E. 247: Adam Kahane - On Everyday Habits For Transforming Systems

The Decision-Making Studio Podcast

The world does not seem to be doing particularly well at the moment. Much needs to change. Most conversations focus on what should change and how. This episode asks a different, and more refreshing, question:

👉 What can we do every day to help make change happen?

To explore this, I am joined by Adam Kahane, a leading organiser, designer and facilitator of processes that bring business, government and civil society together to address seemingly intractable problems. Adam was formerly Head of Social, Political, Economic and Technological Scenarios at Shell, and later co-founded the social enterprise Reos Partners.

His latest book, Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems: The Catalytic Power of Radical Engagement, offers a practical guide to creating meaningful change. In this conversation, we discuss what these habits are, how to practise them, and why they matter.

It is a refreshing, empowering and enjoyable discussion about the everyday actions that can transform the systems around us.

Show notes:

Adam Kahane – www.adamkahane.com

Everyday Habits For Transforming Systems – The Catalytic Power of Radical Engagement - https://reospartners.com/everyday-habits-for-transforming-systems

Reos Partners - https://reospartners.com/

Trevor Manuel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Manuel

Donella Meadows - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donella_Meadows

Dave Snowden - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Snowden

Dave Snowden on The Decision-Making Studio Podcast: https://youtu.be/hSMHFeV54iM?si=BR_DRZZX6t0DeQMN

Christiana Figueres - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christiana_Figueres

Juan Manuel Santos - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Manuel_Santos

Dan Davies on The Decision-Making Studio Podcast - https://youtu.be/3pm8_ssLtdQ?si=ZJ5cP3eEqBwDY9pk

Robert Capa - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Capa

Báyò Akómoláfé - https://www.bayoakomolafe.net/

Leonard Cohen's Anthem ("ring the bells that still can ring, forget your perfect offering): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8-BT6y_wYg

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