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how we work
The primary objective is to address sustainability concerns by establishing the necessary criteria to bring about positive change in human affairs. Subsequently, we must strengthen our commitment to effectively apply these criteria in a way that promotes societal well-being within the context of a dynamic and evolving global landscape.
Resources
Praxis-Nexus Institute
Parallaxis Member Community
Global Reach Initiative
Institute For Global Promise
Introduction
The enduring legacy of the industrial revolution and colonialism continues to intensify the grievances of already marginalized societies, especially in Africa—the traditional birthplace of exploitation—as well as in many parts of the East and the West, particularly the United States. The disparity in wealth can no longer be ignored or hidden.
Environmental concerns, made serious by the long-term effects of materialism, the spread of falsehoods about racial purity (such as racial superiority), the endorsement of women’s inferiority, and outright malevolence that fosters social, economic, and political inequality, are key causes of societal unrest. These are just a few of the many factors that continually afflict society, often leading to national and international instability crises.
A viable solution to this problem exists, but it requires sustained visionary insight to overcome the prevailing apathy and passivity that hinder our willingness to take corrective action. We must engage in long-term planning based on quality decisions that enable us to achieve sustainable accomplishments at set intervals—cycles of twenty-five to fifty years—spanning at least one hundred to two hundred years, with the potential to extend much further beyond.
To address pressing global issues, we must embrace diversity and inclusion, and develop a habit of learning about different cultures, geographies, histories, and current events. By gaining knowledge, we can demonstrate the values, attitudes, psychologies, consciousness, and skills needed to navigate the complexities of an interconnected world. Thinking in terms of “we” and “them” is no longer viable.
To resolve these challenges, we propose a comprehensive plan that offer meaningful solutions to problems encountered. Our efforts align with spiritual attributes, human commonality, the pursuit of ‘new knowledge’, and the mobilization of human potential to establish and secure milestones for future achievements.
How We Work
Problem
Identify the problem, break it into smaller sub-problems, and assess possible solutions. Check the facts, gain a deeper understanding of the issues, and assess obstacles that hinder solving the problem.
Research
Research the background and issues related to the problem to understand its source, cause, and effects. Knowledge is key to problem-solving, and backed by facts, concrete solutions materialize.
Data Analysis
Data Science is a research tool that enables exploration and quantitative analysis of diverse data, both structured and unstructured. We focus on strategic research by extracting insights, knowledge, and actionable results from raw data.
Collaboration | Consultation | Decisions
Collaboration and consultation are distinct processes. We use them based on circumstances. But we use the principle of consultation for discussions and decision-making.
Post-Decision Analysis
Post-decision analysis may require a ‘rethink’ to revisit and ensure a reasoning process based on prior assumptions.
Long-Range Planning | Extended Time-Horizons
Outlines first-tier entry-level requirements that, with great effort and foresight, will yield positive results over time. Working together to resolve long-term challenges with sustained commitment.
Tools
Intelligence, foresight, imagination, objectivity, long-suffering, analysts, commitment, spiritual vision, empathy, dedication, justice, patience, and persistence.
Field Centered Operations
Aspirant Education and Training
Field operations are the end results of our work experience; meaning that collaboration, consultation, and decision-making are the viable methods employed by aspirants to educate and train stakeholders in methods they can employ, given the unique environment, social conditions, circumstances, and norms under which they will work at their assigned locations, to organize venues that support efforts to advance sustainable endeavors at the local level.
Gain Knowledge to tackle intractable problems
A key feature of our consultancy is to identify effective methods for addressing complex and enduring challenges. Forefront in this endeavor is the Center for Strategic Knowledge, where research is conducted to unveil novel insights. This knowledge is disseminated through innovative approaches to interpreting existing data, after which meticulous effort, careful analysis, and thoughtful consideration are employed to determine its status as novel knowledge for active engagement.
Following the revelation of new knowledge, the Center for Actionable Knowledge (CAK) performs the following tasks:
- Receives knowledge and its pre-determined classification.
- Categorizes information received and assigns it for actionable consideration.
- Agents thoroughly analyze information received to ascertain its properties and potential applications.
Political divisiveness
One instance of this phenomenon is how a polity driven by an insatiable desire to maintain or acquire political power may, depending on the circumstances, be willing to exploit long-standing political, ethnic, social, religious, gender, and/or racial animosities in order to divide the electorate and weaken the opposition. If this occurs, the principle of “Unity in Diversity” becomes ineffective, potentially leading to disunity that can result in social unrest with severe consequences. At all societal levels, we strive to maintain our non-partisan stance to minimize compromising our goals and objectives..
Collaboration | Consultation | Decision-making
Collaboration and consultation are distinct processes, but each may incorporate elements of the other under specific circumstances. For clarity, we define collaboration as a process involving participants engaging in discussions on pertinent issues. While collaboration may result in consensus opinions, the final decisions are typically reached through group discussions, with the most recent discussions serving as the basis for collective action.
Although consultation is a process with responsibilities assigned to each member for presenting their ideas for group consideration to resolve agreed-upon problems or issues, an intriguing aspect is that all members concur that their ideas, upon submission, are devoid of ownership. This eliminates personal ego from the process, enabling frank and open discussions on the viability of all ideas presented to address the designated issues. It is highly unlikely that any single idea can effectively resolve the problem. However, upon thoroughly examining all perspectives presented, consulted on, and the group gains enhanced insight into potential viable solutions.
This method necessitates a skilled facilitative leader who can motivate each member, resolve conflicts, identify effective problem-solving strategies, one who present consensus resolutions for group consultation and decision-making. Subsequently, the group develop implementation plans, when implemented encourage feedback for analysis. The ultimate outcome is that the group makes decisions, maintains its collective identity, and distributes responsibilities equitably among all members.
Throughout the organization, we encourage both methods of decision-making. However, for critical decisions, consultation is mandatory. Duties and functions are approached with a non-authoritative mindset, allowing individuals to freely express their ideas. In this way, the entire consultancy is perceived as being a center for collective intelligence and decision-making. Staff members take pride in knowing that their contributions benefit the entire organization by optimizing its functions.
Let there be no mistake
It is imperative to clarify our unwavering commitment to our work, purpose, and stance on sustainability. Our mission is to establish a consensus on the imperative of capturing the essence of unity in human interactions, ensuring its profound resonance across diverse populations and fostering a heightened level of consciousness for collective well-being. This vision will manifest as a robust foundation upon which we can formulate systematic, progressive, and sustainable endeavors, meticulously planned for the present and extending into the distant future.
Staff Behaviour
Although our policies are not comprehensive, they establish guidelines for appropriate behavior and provide direction on what is acceptable. They contribute to maintaining order within the consultancy and ensure that staff and all supporting elements receive fair treatment. In this manner, we maximize benefits to our end-users by fostering a culture of understanding and compliance among staff members, who are aware of our expectations and apply them to all interactions they have with our organization.
Fresh perspectives and innovative systems necessitate a transformation of the societal norms that guide human endeavors, fostering integrity and justice in all endeavors. These principles promote an inclusive reality for all of humanity.
Spiritual-Base Solutions
Individuals recognize that the global stage is currently experiencing a series of challenges that compromise the well-being of the general public. These challenges encompass a range of societal, economic, and political issues, including extreme wealth disparities, poverty, and economic growth that disregards the natural environment. Addressing these complexities presents significant obstacles, and any solutions implemented will necessitate substantial effort to execute and sustain over an extended period.
We undertake the arduous task of identifying spiritual-based solutions that, when implemented, are enduring over extended timeframes. Through repeated application, these solutions will serve as a foundation from which to devise criteria to resolve intractable problems well into the distant future.
Global Human development: A Formidable challenge of Exceeding Proportions
Seventy years ago, the concept of development transformed into a global endeavor encompassing formidable challenges—spiritual, economic, moral, and social—that necessitated the mobilization and engagement of individuals from diverse regions to participate in programs aimed at advancing the collective well-being. This effort envisioned individuals, communities, and institutions that, through coordinated efforts, could attain tangible outcomes.
This transformation necessitates the capacity, courage, and strengths of individuals, institutions, and communities to address the weaknesses inherent in existing social and economic structures. They possess the autonomy to choose between participating in these structures while actively working to reform them, or joining the numerous initiatives aimed at constructing new ones.
At the community level, our primary objective is to enhance capacity on a broader and significantly larger scale. This aims to empower individuals to become active participants in development planning, contributing to the formulation of policies and supporting initiatives that address the specific needs of their communities. Additionally, we ensure that these initiatives are in alignment with and responsive to the needs and requirements established by the United Nations agency overseeing the international development program.
To effectively formulate a comprehensive and adaptable global public policy, we strongly encourage local community participation. Given the diverse nature of communities, a one-size-fits-all approach is not feasible. Therefore, we value the input and insights of local stakeholder communities in shaping the policy that best addresses their unique characteristics and specific needs.
At the heart of this endeavor lies our recognition of humanity as a unified entity, comprising one people. Within this context, all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, socioeconomic status, age, gender, or any other characteristic, become actively engaged in a collective endeavor to collaborate and contribute to the well-being of the entire community.
We characterize this process as ‘collaboration through partnership,’ where venues provide platforms for collective exploration of pertinent issues. Respondents make substantive contributions through dialogue and consultative efforts to determine issues, make quality decisions, and establish appropriate procedures for implementation of solutions.
Our Global Reach Initiative, in collaboration with its TeamMx Field Unit members, endeavors to address these challenges and potential for quality decision-making with stakeholder communities in an environment of open and candid dialogue. These gatherings facilitate the planning of criteria for policy initiatives designed to enhance capacity for engagement and support to address pertinent issues at the local level and pursue a global development agenda.
We are eager to engage in collaborative efforts with you on these particular matters to enhance comprehension of the criteria, standards, and procedures essential for advancing human development in a global setting.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. Foremost, it is a global inspiration that challenges the world community to recognize 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth—all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.
Though not mentioned, the Agenda is a spiritual-based activity designed to uplift the mass of humanity and in the process protect its native habitat.
We dedicate our efforts to support this initiative in achieving its immediate goals and with hope for subsequent plans that build on its success.
Call to Action
How We Work | Field Centered Operations