Doughnut Economics Open Mandala
Social-Ecological Entrepreneuership Action/Reflection Canvas
Doughnut Economics Open Mandala is a tool designed to assist in the development and maturation of projects, initiatives and/or organisations from a socio-ecological development perspective from a holistic way using the Doughnuts Economics approach.
It's the things you don't know that will change your lives. - Wolf Vostell
In this sense, it is important to understand that it can be used from a systematised perspective, following a method or guide, but it can also be used from a completely intuitive approach and it can also be used to work with her individually or in a team.
A possible guide for use could follow the following steps:
Define what you are going to use it for
Minimally define what you are going to use it for, whether you are focusing on an innovative initiative, a product or service or you are thinking about your whole organisation...
Observe and explore the whole figure
Before starting it is always advisable to take some time to make a complete review of all the elements of the tool.
Fill in the Donut
Look at each of the 12 areas that make up our "Safe and Fair Space" of work, the inside of the Donut, and try to write down the most relevant aspects of your initiative, product/service or organisation. Don't get blocked if any of the areas are blank, just keep moving forward focusing on your proposal.
Start conversations...
Choose the system of relating the information you prefer, Fluid Relationships, Complementary Relationships or Matching Relationships; and start interconnecting the work areas.
At this point new information should begin to emerge or the information you have already incorporated should begin to be questioned... Now the Mandala is working and the conversations will begin to emerge... now we just have to enjoy it and ask the right questions without fear!
Hopefully this tool will allow you in your own process to open up new and different ways of working and usefulness.
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Bruce Hey
Baardskeerdersbos, Western Cape, South Africa
I spent my early career in the oil and gas industry. Today I write and campaign as a sustainability activist, focused on one question: how do businesses — especially fossil fuel companies — survive the next fifty years? My first two books grew out of that industry experience, setting out what it takes to improve the performance of managed assets across oil, gas and process operations, including a deep dive into turnaround management as a driver of long-term success. My third book, The Death of Business as Usual, widened the lens: it argues that long-term business survival now depends on a genuine refocus toward renewables and net zero by 2050. My fourth and most recent book, Sustainability for the Energy and Process Industries, brings it together — a practical look at how energy and process companies are realigning around new technologies, new partnerships, and new business models to make that transition real. My overall focus is the long-term sustainability of business. I'm particularly interested in how fossil fuel companies can realign themselves using new technologies and ideas — and in making sure the phase-out of fossil fuels is handled carefully, minimising social and environmental harm while keeping the transition to net zero economically viable.
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Kimberly Byrd
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
My enchantment and fascination with the natural world began early with a love of animals, who I saw as ambassadors for other worlds. When I was 17, an extended hiking trip in the Wind Rivers of Wyoming sealed the deal. I teach lecture-based and experiential learning courses on sustainability, environmental ethics, ecological integrity, resilience theory, environmental psychology, and transformational learning at various Universities in the Twin Cities. I live in Mahtomedi with my three delightful children and two overly enthusiastic dogs. I consider my house one big art project, and I love to cook and entertain. Curious minds are always welcome at my table. Come say hello!
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Berlin, Deutschland
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