Hello, forward movement.
By bringing fresh air and clarity to persistent challenges, we can transcend overwhelm to make a better world together. That's what we do: we help collaborators and problem-solvers get unstuck with unforgettably pivotal events, capacity-building, strategy and coaching that sparks significant change and moves toward a society that serves all.
What We Do
LEADING CHANGE AT HOME AND AROUND THE WORLD
We bring together constellations of people from disparate teams, organizations, and jurisdictions to solve problems and scale impact. We have the missing piece of the puzzle: a practical understanding of the process and infrastructure of participatory change at all levels of scale.
We helped renew one of the most renowned humanitarian agencies
We helped the ICRC shift their global operating model to better fit the changing circumstances they face in responding to conflict and post-conflict situations globally.
International Committee of the Red Cross (2019—2020)
We’re building MDH’s capacity to engage, collaborate, and achieve system wide impact.
We are leading a series of onsite trainings, cohorts and executive coaching programs building MDH’s capacity to increase their impact at multiple levels of their operations.
Minnesota Department of Health
(2025—)
We’re leading pivotal retreats that empower leadership networks to pursue and scale bold climate solutions
We facilitate diverse and proven leaders to develop trusting relationships and fresh perspectives that result in innovative and collaborative strategies for impact with a primary focus on nature-based strategies and solutions.
Volgenau Climate Initiative
(2023—)
We’re partnering with the Royal College to unite leaders and accelerate the transformation of the CanMEDS framework for tomorrow’s healthcare.
We’re partnering with the Royal College to design and facilitate engagement and alignment activities that will clarify project governance, define a shared vision and provide a roadmap of activities for implementation.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (2024—)
Trusted by
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"Fresh air galvanizes the spirit. That's what The Outside does."
Caroline Blackwell, Vice President
National Association of Independent Schools
& National School Reform Faculty