Our Vision

The Earth and its varied human and ecological communities are now facing large-scale problems, from global warming and reduced biodiversity to growing inequality between the poor and rich. Violence and fears of its escalation are rampant. This is a troubled era that calls for a wholesale shift in how we address real life problems and mobilize and create knowledge in the process. Surviving and flourishing in a world fraught with uncertainty and conflict means we must think, learn, and act collaboratively.

Our work is dedicated to advancing authentic dialogue and sound inquiry among people committed to making a difference. We offer a cutting-edge approach to action research, planning, and evaluation that engages people and mobilizes evidence in a complex world.

The website will help groups and organizations evaluate, plan, and do research that is meaningful, useful, and action-oriented. It offers new and adapted tools and software, to engage in this exciting work. Informed by theories from various disciplines and perspectives, the SAS2 Dialogue approach has been extensively tested around the world by people committed to authentic and critically-informed dialogue and social change.