Welcome to the Collective Thought Foundation
“Where constructive disagreement becomes the beginning of collective growth and the evolution of a more resilient society”
An effective way to make decisions together
Our meetings are called assemblies and consist of dynamic exchanges of opinions among participants aimed at ‘assembling’ a potential consensus. Interpersonal communication is the fundamental path toward the elaboration of ‘collective thoughts’, which are shared conclusions that incorporate individual perspectives to reach a more elaborate understanding of a topic.
Are you interested in improving collective decision-making within your organisation? Contact us!
A place for monthly thinking trainings
Every first Monday of the month we host engaging online discussions on different topics. This is a great opportunity to practice your ability to think collectively and to engage with other people's perspectives. These monthly conversations are the perfect opportunity to practice several soft skills, including active listening, effective argumentation and critical-thinking.
“The assembly is a great opportunity to express my views on important topics I don’t usually consider in my busy daily life. It helps me see how often disagreements stem from misunderstandings rather than real opposition.” — Assembly participant —
A flexible advisory network
The Advisory Network project is designed to use our expertise in group moderation and deliberation to support the brainstorming and consolidation of new ideas. For each issue, we reach out to our network to constitute an Advisory Group that also includes people external to the Foundation. In accordance with each request, we prepare a live, interactive experience with knowledgeable volunteers.
Do you have an issue for which you would like some inputs? Want to know more about how to set up an Advisory Group? Contact us!
Teaching the next generation
Education is all about helping a person develop new knowledge, skills, and ways of thinking. While the subjects may vary depending on the age of the students and the chosen field of knowledge, there is always a need to teach people how to learn. To be able to learn, it is important to refine, train, and sharpen the way we think, not only by ourselves but also in relation to the ideas and opinions of others. By bringing its activities into classrooms, the Foundation seeks to foster self-awareness and critical thinking, emphasising those soft skills that are rarely taught, even though they are always needed to successfully navigate interactions with others.
Woud like us to prepare a class for your course or for your school? Contact us!
Courses, Workshops and Assemblies
Our events offer participants a dynamic and engaging way to learn new skills and concepts. We also invite professionals and guest speakers to introduce the topic and share their experience. The topic is then opened up for discussion, with break-out groups to further analyse and elaborate together. There is always a chance to ask questions, voice doubts, and reflect on the issue. Utmost attention is given to the exploration of different perspectives and the interaction among participants.
Do you have a relevant topic you wish to explore? Would you like to propose your idea for a possible activity? Don’t hesitate to contact us!