OUR PHILOSOPHY

We are committed to the engagement and partnering with individuals, groups, and organizations using an inclusive systemic thinking approach. Inclusive Systemic Thinking’ (IST) is a form of analysis that challenges traditional linear logic and is required when dealing with complex social situations and multifaceted interventions. Using a systems approach means that we do not separate the individual parts of what is being studied to gain understanding, but instead, we consider:

the range of perspectives formed by values, beliefs, and what we know about the world;
the interrelationships and connections between people, things, or ideas and;
reflect continuously on the boundaries (what to include or exclude and why) of the project or system(s) in focus defined by our knowledge, resources, ideas, values, biases, priorities, or perspectives.

Our ethos is one of inclusion, engagement, and building mutual capacity. We, at our core, believe that representation, whether active or passive, is the key to creating a world that works for everyone. Through our services, we promote this philosophy and assist in developing community capacity to effect change.

ISE4GEMS

Inclusive Systemic Evaluation for Gender Equality, Environments and Marginalized Voices is a framework developed to approach the evaluation process in a way that dives below the surface level understanding of interactions within a system.

Principles & Approaches

We are a values-based consulting group. Our key values and principles guide our work. These
include: Systems thinking, Participatory methodologies, Inclusive and gender responsive approaches, Climate change and environmental protection lenses, and more.

SDGs

The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are the global guide for creating a better and more sustainable future that addresses our planet’s current issues. It is with this in mind that Ethos of Engagement developed the ISE4GEMs framework to address what is outlined in the SDGs.