Why X + 360

Yes, we know it might feel clunky to some. But there’s some intention and thought behind the naming. Check it out to better understand where we’re coming from..

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What do we mean by “X”?

  • Xperimental

    living, social labs; learning by doing; ask "why not?"

  • X-factor

    unknown, unpredictable, agile, responsive

  • Xperiential

    working with lived experience, not limited by abstract theory

  • Xcelerated

    fast ramp-in; learn fast; ramp-out to scale up

What do we mean by “360”?

Of course, it’s 360-degrees but in this context it’s how we respond to public sphere challenges in ways that are not just holistic but whole system, that are collaborative and multi-sector, -discipline and -agenda, that encompass the big picture through to the grass-roots, that listen to senior through to junior perspectives and that reach into the cathedral and the bazaar.
To us, this 360 way of thinking also reflects the diverse ‘spheres’ that make up the ‘public sphere’.

360 also stands for ecosystem thinking

“360” for us means…

sphere

world + whole space

full circle

complete + integrated

comprehensive

top-to-bottom and full circumnavigation

the big tour

a world trip

global

planetary, an orbital perspective

whole-of-system

social, economic, ecosystemic, holistic, triple bottom line

across silos + tiers

international to local

cyclical

seasonal
It’s about expansive exploration & discovery that gathers experience and brings you back to where you’re at to start afresh
It also means that different people with different perspectives, experiences and needs can “enter through the giftshop” in any of 360 degrees of options and collaborate across interests.
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