Building civic capacity

Our research strengthens the public good. We work to understand how to build communities and organizations that are resilient to the ever-changing world. We study how groups, organizations and systems think about leadership. And we explore how to mobilize people to do this important work.

Highlights of current work

Our research statement

Our world requires leadership to boldly address complex social, political, economic, ecological and moral challenges. Community members must be prepared and committed to designing systems, organizations and institutions that advance a common good. Competing commitments to a common good are negotiated through leadership activity. This activity is socially-responsible and includes interpersonal relationships, professional careers and civic life. Building civic capacity is how we prepare communities to organize themselves and mobilize others towards a life of purpose and service.