Author name: Mark

Design for Resiliency: lessons from cities

Cities show us how design shapes behavior. Walkable streets, green spaces, and transitional areas like porches or plazas aren’t just aesthetic, they foster connection. As the Psychology Today article in comments notes, “Stress-reducing elements of urban design include features that support strong intergenerational connections and social support networks.” These spaces create opportunities for interaction, helping […]

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The Social (Learning) Lives of Mice and Men

In my work on Social By Design, I argue that organizations must intentionally create environments that enhance, not disrupt, social connections. Much of this I have drawn on the disciplines of organizational design, learning, observation, lived experience and experimentation (i.e. doing the work) but when scientific research around social behavior appears, I’m always intrigued! This

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