Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds

How does brown draw inspiration from nature and the field of biomimicry? Explore the ways she applies principles and strategies observed in natural systems to social organizing and transformative change.

Discuss the role of imagination in social justice movements and transformative change. How does brown’s engagement with speculative fiction and Afrofuturism inform her work social justice work?

In what ways does emergent strategy challenge traditional hierarchical structures and promote decentralized decision-making?

Discuss the relationship between personal growth and collective liberation in emergent strategy. How does aligning individual growth with the larger systems and structures contribute to creating a more just and equitable society?

How does trust play a role in the practice of emergent strategy, and why is it essential for facilitators and participants to establish trust from the beginning?

Examine the tools and practices for facilitation outlined by brown. Which tools resonate with you the most, and how do they contribute to creating spaces for trust, inclusivity, and effective decision-making?

Examine brown’s approach of transformative justice. How does it inform conflict resolution within social justice movements?

Reflect on your own experiences in relation to emergent strategy. How does it resonate with you, and what elements or principles do you find most valuable for personal growth and collective social justice work?