Warm Data Lab

Back by popular demand!

Let’s prime the system for change together: an interactive practice

Last year the SFG community took part in its first-ever Warm Data Lab and the positive feedback was overwhelming.  Participants loved the opportunity to connect with others in a more human way.

Many sustainable finance practitioners aspire to drive environmental and social change in both their professional and personal contexts. In a complex and constantly changing world, that is a demanding task. In our lives, work and our communities, we find ourselves facing challenges that can leave us feeling stuck and hamper us from bringing the changes we wish to see. While there are no straightforward solutions, paying attention to our relationships with one another and being curious about the underlying patterns that connect our issues, both the seen and the unseen, is vital in creating the conditions for a healthier future for all of us, and indeed in priming the system for change.

To explore these perspectives, SFG invites you to participate in an interactive conversation format following the Warm Data Lab (WDL) practice established by Nora Bateson. These experiences have been described as a “kaleidoscope of conversation”, packed with enriching stories, laughter, and insight. They nourish the soul, transform the way we approach work, life, and our communities, and ultimately, create space for new relationships to flourish.

We will also use this unique conversational opportunity as a way to say goodbye to SFG’s old office in La Praille as we move to new horizons in Centre Ville.  We hope you will join us in this last event in the space where SFG grew and changed over the last 8 years.

When: Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 17:30-19:30

Where: SFG Office (Avenue de la Praille 50, 3rd floor)

Who: Everyone is welcome, from all ages and backgrounds, and we encourage you to bring a colleague, friend, or family member. Participation is not dependent on knowledge or skill. WDLs are an open forum for learning and discovery. Participants are invited to step out of the familiar labels and scripts such as CEO, service user, and employee, delving into mutual learning and the intricate complexity of their identities.

Why:

• Connection: Connect with people who care about the planet and society in a format that is conducive to meaningful interactions.
• Exploration: Explore multiple contexts and different perspectives in a way that helps reveal how they are related and often interdependent.
• Inspiration: Be inspired by engaging stories, ideas, and surprises that create fertile grounds for transformation.

Please RSVP here if you intend to join and let us know whether you will be accompanied.