A pioneering social innovation and action learning community
providing systemic thinking and enhancing collaboration across public, charity and private sectors
for leaders who are seeking new ways to bring about positive social change
A new world needs new rules
In a polarising world, rewiring our sense of connection has never been more important. Since the end of the second world war, there have been remarkable positive trends in reducing poverty and international conflict, improving health etc, and much of this has been facilitated by cooperation and collaboration. This was achieved at a time there was a strong sense of shared experience and shared understanding of how leadership worked.
Over the last three decades, has been an erosion in the sense of shared responsibility and order of things, with increasing focus on protectionism rather than the greater good. Yet, we are more connected than ever through technology, which has propelled even more divisive feelings of “us” and “them”. And so, leading today, requires a vast repertoire of skills. Matched by an openness to draw from an inner well of authenticity. Statistics tell us that we do not have nearly enough developed leaders, and notably in the charitable sectors, who carry the weight of society’s burdens and the expectation of miracles.
Why is it so important?
The future of our planet relies on our ability as a race to rise above our worldviews and reimagine something else, a fairer world where no one is left behind, least of all in the development of their own capacity to cope with and lead through seismic change, especially how to embrace “the other” and the “unspeakable” that they would rather avoid.
This can only be achieved by developing the skills of collaboration with unlike minds who are willing to come to the table in becoming more creative in how we share resources for a greater collective gain, bridging divides of sector, geography, gender, ethnicity and age, in doing so.
WHO WE ARE
worldXchange foundation, a not-for-profit organisation*, originated from a two-year pilot initiated by Lorna McDowell, founder of the Xenergie Group, and Simon Bazalgette, former Chair of the Grubb Institute of Behavioural Studies, in 2021.
The pilot, called Clusters, united 100+ individuals globally to collaborate on a number of initiatives aimed at achieving 'the greater good', addressing topics such as empowering young leaders, digital transformation and education. The Clusters’ work was highly recognised by the jury of Business Culture Awards and also by the European Integral Community.
* Currently registering for charity status with the Charity Commission of England and Wales
WHAT WE DO
worldXchange foundation’s strength lies in leveraging diverse experiences and perspectives to operate from a whole-system view. This systemic approach unlocks value trapped within the system, enabling more effective use of existing resources to create prototypes that broaden solutions for addressing both current and future challenges, especially with the surge in polarised views.
We do this by:
Developing leadership skills to harness collaborative opportunities – empowering partners to see with fresh eyes and break through the boundaries of their current thinking. This new freedom reframes problems and game-changes approaches, resulting in a shift of the dial AND better outcomes for all involved.
Facilitating social value – building bridges to unite individuals, businesses and charities, to cultivate new collaborative opportunities. We break down barriers to champion inclusivity, capture ‘missing’ voices and foster wider impact.
TRUSTEES AND STEERING GROUP
The team at the worldXchange foundation has extensive experience in transformative collaboration, enabling a holistic learning approach that moves beyond the gridlock of debate. Our steering group comprises both practitioners and organisational leaders with a passion for making a difference.
Our global network of systemic practitioners and participating organisations harness the power of collective intelligence to scale and embed new ways of working.
