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This fall, kyu House is heading to New York! From September 23–25, we’re setting up shop at #ClimateWeekNYC! Join kyu Collective members including IDEO, SYPartners, and Gehl - Making Cities for People as they show creativity in action through dynamic, interactive sessions from our headquarters at 395 Hudson Street in downtown New York. Watch this space for more programming announcements this month and find out more at https://kyu.house/. IDEO SYPartners Gehl - Making Cities for People C2 Kepler BEworks IDEO.org #kyuhouse #ClimateWeekNYC #ClimateAction

There's a lot of talk about AI, but not enough is said about the way we talk about it. When using metaphors to describe AI, leaders not only communicate cues for how to feel about the technology, but can also spark behaviors within their organizations that impact the business. Metaphors don’t just serve to make sense of our reality—they help shape it. https://lnkd.in/g87rTMqn #AI #AIculture #leadership #culturechange

Last month, we published the Coalitions Builders' Guide in partnership with The Aspen Institute, featuring what we've learned about the 'how' of effective coalition-building after interviewing dozens of coalition builders, leaders, and practitioners in climate and beyond. Learn more and download for free on The Aspen Institute's blog: https://lnkd.in/gJ8tGpvV

In times of walking into the unknown, it can help to ask a more beautiful question—to transform your perspective, make you think in a different way, and ultimately reimagine what’s possible. To aid any leader in the process, we created a site to facilitate personal reflection. See it at https://lnkd.in/gxzedY76

In this great conversation with Matt Leta Cyrankiewicz, we discussed what it means to innovate when the ground is moving and shifting beneath you. A method of iteration that allows you to reset your sights so you can take a solid leap forward, and learn from it quickly. This is not necessarily a new perspective based on our behaviors in the digital era, but its now one that requires a nuanced perspective in this rapidly advancing era of AI. What will be required for your company to make impactful leaps? How must your culture shift to make room for the innovation while everyone is just still adapting? I am currently curious about these questions and working to answer them with SYPartners, and I cannot wait for the release of Matt's book — The Leap Guide

Our newly-redesigned quarterly newsletter features exclusive tools, insights, and behind-the-scenes peeks into our work. To receive it in your inbox, sign up at https://lnkd.in/g-E9tQ4G ICYMI, read June's issue here: https://lnkd.in/gmNaWAet

How can organizations build cultures that mobilize people to make the most of #AI — for everyone’s benefit? For thirty years, SYPartners has partnered with organizations to shape their cultures, and we are increasingly helping companies align their adoption of AI with their corporate values and business strategies. Over the past year, we have spoken to technology, data, legal, policy, and HR leaders from 25 companies across 13 industries to understand what is held in common among those organizational cultures that successfully leverage the benefits of AI. Based on these conversations, we’ve identified critical cultural norms, behaviors, rituals, and incentives that help people adapt and thrive in the era of AI, which we've outlined for all to explore at: https://lnkd.in/gYM6xMFf

We're thrilled and proud that Saira Jesani will be guiding the Data & Trust Alliance into its future. Congratulations, Saira! https://lnkd.in/gP_7b_ds

Last week, we published the Coalitions Builders' Guide in partnership with The Aspen Institute, featuring what we've learned about the 'how' of effective coalition-building after interviewing dozens of coalition builders, leaders, and practitioners in climate and beyond. Learn more and download for free on The Aspen Institute's blog: https://lnkd.in/gJ8tGpvV

Our all-staff Homecoming last month was more than just skill-building and future-focused discussions—it was about connecting outside of the work. From our Greatness Games, a thrilling team relay, to our internal speaker series featuring colleagues' personal stories, in-person moments are essential for fostering strong relationships and a vibrant company culture, particularly for a hybrid organization such as ours.  For ideas of how to increase connection, check out SYP Partner Carina Cortese piece, “3 rituals to increase connection in the workplace—no matter how you work”: (https://lnkd.in/gC83kBmE)