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Presencing Institute
Founded by MIT Senior Lecturer Otto Scharmer, the Presencing Institute develops Theory U – a transformative framework blending systems thinking, innovation, and awareness-based practices. Applied globally across business, education, government, and civil society to address complex social and ecological challenges, Theory U has reached millions of practitioners worldwide.

Mission

To support the evolution of leadership and society by developing awareness-based systems change tools and methods rooted in Theory U.

Vision

A world where leaders act from the highest future possibility, co-creating from a place of deep listening and collective wisdom rather than ego-driven patterns.

Core Values

AwarenessPresenceSystems ThinkingCollective IntelligenceTransformationDeep Listening
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