Three horizons, Purpose

Start by confirming the time horizon you’re thinking about as group. Is it five years? Thirty years? Or are you working to extend your thinking to seven generations from now? Add this to the time horizon box in the template.

Then begin filling in box one in the template, capturing the current system challenges or signs of crisis.Start by reviewing the existing critique of the current humanitarian system as a group, and then building on this is there anything you want to add?

As a group reflect on the other signs you see in the part of the system you’re in. Capture these in box 1 in the template.

What is no longer viable, sustainable or fit for purpose? What is driving this? Add these to box 1 in the template.

Move on to box 2 in the template, capturing your shared vision for a desirable future.

Start by reviewing the shared vision for the future of the humanitarian system, and then building on this, as a group reflect on the emergent, changing system and what it looks like. Add any additions to box 2 in the template.

What other characteristics does future system have that are relevant to your particular part of the system? Reflect on your shared purpose and how this is part of it. Capture this in box 2 in the template.