The New Humanities Produce Fresh Ideas,
Lively Conversation, New Perspectives
In our changing and challenging world, we find ourselves scrambling to keep up the pace, staying on the leading edge, and trying to glimpse an unknown future, every organization has one element in common—the human condition. So, as much as times are changing, people haven’t. After encountering the New Humanities, both college students and workshop participants repeatedly comment that they really thought the humanities had nothing to offer their field only to find that it had everything to offer — a fountain of fresh ideas, new perspectives, and lively conversations.
The humanities are re-entering the workplace as a way of teaching seeing the big picture. They create a biosphere that develops integrated approaches, tears down communications silos, and makes organizations work better. Films and short stories in these workshops present memorable and surprising lessons – holistic visioning, learning to listen, and the joy of collaborating. Our sessions are tailored to your industry—business, healthcare, governance, among them—and are based in application of the lessons they teach.
Coming Up:
October 16, 2024: Des Moines, Iowa The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama. Iowa Municipal Clerk Association
April 23, 2025: Des Moines, Iowa Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business, by Neil Postman Iowa Municipal Clerk Association