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Regenerative capability refers to an organization’s ability to restore, revitalize, and enhance social, ecological, and economic systems while ensuring long-term resilience. Unlike traditional sustainability, which focuses on minimizing harm, regeneration is about actively creating positive impact and strengthening the ability of systems to evolve and adapt. A regenerative enterprise is designed to continuously renew its resources, relationships, and processes, ensuring that it contributes to the flourishing of all stakeholders.
To develop regenerative capability, businesses must integrate systems thinking, dynamic adaptation, and co-evolutionary approaches into their operations. This involves embedding regenerative principles into governance, leadership, and daily practices. By designing for regeneration, organizations can create self-sustaining models that generate long-term value while maintaining alignment with ecological cycles and community needs. A regenerative organization is not static; it learns from its environment, adjusts strategies based on feedback loops, and continuously refines its practices to enhance overall resilience.
Building regenerative capability also requires a cultural shift within organizations. Leaders must foster a mindset of interdependence, collaboration, and shared responsibility. This means moving beyond linear problem-solving approaches to embrace complexity and uncertainty, ensuring that strategies are co-designed with communities and ecosystems. By developing internal structures that support ongoing learning and adaptability, organizations can create conditions for regeneration to thrive at all levels.
So here is OUR INVITATION:
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Regeneration is not a higher stage / category - It is a "change of mind or worldview. Maybe even a change of hearts integrating a life-centric consciousness.
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Regeneration is not a Formula - It is a developmental process.
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Regeneration is not (just) something we learn about - It is something we embody. Something we "re-member".
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Boutique Team
“Each human community consists of a mosaic of peoples, traditions, beliefs, and institutions uniquely shaped by long -term pressures of geography, human history, culture, local environment, and changing human needs. Honoring this fact, a Regenerative Economy nurtures healthy and resilient communities and regions, each one uniquely informed by the essence of its individual history and place.”
JOHN FULLERTON
MUST READ
Regenerative Capitalism
John Fullerton's 2015 book, "Regenerative Capitalism," argues that current capitalism is unsustainable due to ecological, economic, and social crises. It proposes a new economic model based on eight principles derived from the study of living systems and energy flow networks. These principles emphasize holistic views of wealth, empowered participation, and right relationships with nature and each other. The paper examines real-world examples of regenerative initiatives and explores implications for finance and public policy, ultimately advocating for a systemic shift towards a more sustainable and equitable economy. Fullerton draws on numerous thinkers and scientists to support his arguments, advocating for a paradigm shift away from a mechanistic worldview to a holistic one.
fundamental questions
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How does my organization actively contribute to the regeneration of social, environmental, and economic systems?
How can we integrate regenerative principles into governance, leadership, and decision-making structures?
How do we measure and assess our regenerative impact over time?
What internal capabilities must be developed to enhance long-term resilience and adaptation?
What mechanisms can we establish to ensure continuous learning and adaptation?
“True wealth is not merely money in the bank. It must be defined and managed in terms of well-being of the whole, achieved through the harmonisation of multiple kinds of wealth or capital, including social, cultural, living and experiential (…) The whole is only strong as the weakest link. The economy is not separate from the biosphere or the society in which the economy is embedded.”
JOHN FULLERTON
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assignments
Below, you’ll find the assignments grouped into three categories to help you prioritize your work effectively. Mandatory exercises are essential and must be completed. Recommended assignments will strengthen your understanding and are highly encouraged. If you have additional time and want to explore further, dive into the Extra category to deepen your knowledge of the topic.
To support you, we’ve also curated a list of key content from the hub. This content was carefully selected to help you complete the assignment, and includes an estimated time commitment for each item so you can better plan your learning journey.
Once you've completed your exercises, please upload your responses to your organization workbook using the link you received by email.
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