What we do

In times of upheaval, the familiar way of doing things no longer works: we let go of the old and create something new. That’s what transformation is all about. For some this sounds promising, others find it scary. That’s why times of change are so highly political.

In times like these, populists forces like to look for someone to blame and spread the message that it is no longer about the common good, but only about winning or losing. Instead of sound knowledge, loud opinions count.

But for democratic governance, we need trust in both – in the intention and ability of decision-makers to develop effective rules and solutions for a new reality.

We want to focus our attention on what is possible. 

What if we focused precisely on how we can rebuild this trust? In other words, on the questions of what velues and goals unite us and what knowledge helps us find the best measures? And what if we put the spotlight on those who do not loudly reject everything, but develop concrete solutions or simply take action?

That is exactly what we want to do. That is our mission.

That is why we want to intervene in an evidence-based manner and clarify the valuations and effects of our societal figures and narratives on society.

In doing so, we want to persistently draw attention to positive stories that center the benefits of sustainable economic activity and thus strengthen confidence in the possibilities of shaping society’s future. To this end, we want to listen carefully to society and, in particular, invite people with leverage in their roles as business decision-makers, investors or influencers to question the status quo and advocate for routines and rules that do justice to the reality of the 21st century.

The Mission Value offer includes:

Valuable impulses – knowledge as change of perspective: based on a curated database of scientific studies, we offer keynotes, interviews, podcasts, argumentation guides, manuals, new studies and graphics. They help to clarify the benefits of change and the consequences of inaction and make transparent the assumptions and value decisions on which political proposals are based.

Impactful formats – unexpected alliances in action: Knowledge alone does not necessarily result in action, which is why we develop workshops, consultations, salons, peer learning labs and any form of communication that leads us out of tiring rituals of polarisation and carefully maintained assumptions of incompatibility. With the aim of building bridges, working out the next possible step and bringing together the necessary players.

Some of these alliance-building projects we implement ourselves, while others are taken on by partners who share our pledge.

Compass – Creativity – Courage is the leitmotif of our projects.