The Solutionary Way , livre ebook

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• Established author - author coined the term Solutionary Way; framework is used globally


• Experienced writer - author has published seven books and writes the Being a Solutionary blog at Psychology Today


• Regional Interest - Maine, home of the Institute for Humane Education; New York City, author hometown; schools, and partners in California, Colorado, Chicago, Iowa, Kansas, Florida, DC, New England, Pennsylvania, Texas using the Solutionary Way framework


• International - author works with teachers and activists in China, Argentina, Indonesia, Germany, Spain, Italy, Kenya, Cote D'Ivoire

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Forges a path away from polarization toward ethical problem solving and a more humane, equitable, and healthy society

From tackling injustice to protecting the environment to ending animal cruelty to improving the strength of our communities, deep divisions in our society often prevent us from working collaboratively to solve the problems we face.

Based on Zoe Weil's decades of work as a humane educator, The Solutionary Way provides clear, achievable methods to bridge divides, address the causes of seemingly intractable challenges, and create positive change. Grounded in evidence-based optimism and illustrated with dozens of real-world examples, this book provides:

• A guide to the primary components of a solutionary mindset—critical, systems, strategic, and creative thinking
  
  


• A comprehensive articulation of the solutionary framework (Identify, Investigate, Innovate, and Implement)


• A compelling argument for the MOGO principle—to do the most good and least harm for people, animals, and the environment


• An overview of emerging solutions to a variety of systemic, rather than solitary, problems


• The personal benefits associated with becoming a solutionary, from a greater sense of purpose to deeper compassion and reduced feelings of apathy and isolation.

This exciting and empowering book will appeal to a broad audience, including changemakers, activists, advocates for social justice, environmental sustainability, and animal protection, business and political leaders, and anyone who yearns to contribute to a healthy, equitable, and humane world.

Foreword

Preface: A Better World Is Possible

Introduction: Bad and Better at the Same Time

Chapter 1: A Solutionary Mindset for Next-Level Change

What I've Learned from Improv Comedy

    Build relationships

    Embrace "Yes, and..."

    Bring the love

    Help others shine

Cultivating a Solutionary Mindset

What Is a Solutionary Lens?

Solutionary = Next-level Changemaker

    Solutionaries take problem-solving to the next level

    Solutionaries take humanitarianism to the next level

    Solutionaries take problem-identification to the next level

    Solutionaries take activism to the next level

Chapter 2: Most Good, Least Harm (MOGO)

Would You Kill a Cousin for a Full Head of Hair?

The MOGO Principle

Do Our Personal Choices Really Matter?

Why the Superlative?

The 3 I's

    Inquiry

    Introspection

    Integrity

MOGO for Whom?

    Which birds?

    Which sea animals?

    Which people?

Make MOGO Choices, But Don't Stop There

Chapter 3: Thinking Like a Solutionary

Be Aware of Assumptions and Judgments

Resist Judgmentalness

What Is Solutionary Thinking?

    Critical thinking

    Systems thinking

    Strategic thinking

    Creative thinking

Challenge the Ten Instincts

Chapter 4: Preparing for Your Solutionary Practice

What Is the Story and Path that Led You to This Process?

What Are You Good At? What Do You Love to Do?

Did You Know?

Strive to Be a Campfire Rather than a Forest Fire

Chapter 5: The Four Phases of the Solutionary Process

Phase I: Identify

    Select an issue to learn more about

    Identify the problem you want to solve

    Write down a problem statement

Phase II: Investigate

    Connect with everyone you can who has a stake in the problem

    Determine the causes of the problem

    Research what has succeeded and failed at solving the problem

Phase III: Innovate

    Develop solutions that address the causes of the problem, avoid unintended negative consequences, and do the most good and least harm to people, animals, and the environment

    Determine which solutions are most solutionary and most feasible for implementation

    Draft a plan to implement your solution

Phase IV: Implement

    Implement your solution

    Assess and share your solution

    Celebrate and iterate

Chapter 6: Solutions

Food Solutions

Population Solutions

Economic Solutions

Production Solutions

Political Solutions

Criminal Justice Solutions

Biomedical Research and Drug Testing Solutions

Education Solutions

Conclusion: The Solutionary Way Is Good for You

Notes

Appendix 1: The Solutionary Framework and Solutionary Scale

Appendix 2: The Five Key Questions

Appendix 3: The MOGO Questionnaire

Appendix 4: Chart of Problems, Impacts, and Local Manifestations

Acknowledgments

About the Institute for Humane Education

Index

About the Author

About New Society Publishers