Our t.METHOD
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The ‘natural capital’ bubble is 3x larger than the CO2 bubble (Stuchtey et al 2016) and half of global business GDP, US$44 trillion, relies on Nature (World Economic Forum 2020).
190 countries have signed the global biodiversity framework, committing governments, large companies and financial institutions to Nature-risk disclosures and action plans (COP15 2022).
Global markets are now rapidly pricing in Nature's material costs.
the DISRUPTIVE IMPACT on balance sheets and P&Ls is now onstream.
If we have a 20th century business model or mindset, this will negatively effect our i. growth potential, ii. access to markets, iii. access to capital, iv. regulatory compliance, v. supply costs, and vi. brand health.
But if we transform to Nature-positive business models, there is MASSIVE OPPORTUNITY. It could create US$10 trillion in GDP growth and 395 million new jobs by 2030 (WEF).
Many businesses right now aren't waiting for science based target frameworks to take action. They're already on the transformational pathway. They're not just winning, they're overturning the shape of global markets, and disrupting the rules of the global economy .
If we rapidly connect our strategy, innovation and tech to the science of life, we can disrupt and win.
Or as Simon Sinek said in the Infinite Game “There's no such thing as winning or losing; only ahead and behind” .
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Nature-positive sits alongside Climate. You don't just consider carbon emissions, but actively protect biodiversity, soil, water, land use, nutrient flows etc. as well.
But this is MORE than reducing your footprint. This is MORE than compliance reporting. You aim to create a positive, regenerative effect on the living systems your business operates within, and depends upon. You aim to create conditions for life to flourish.
This means your strategy, innovations and business model have to connect with the science of living systems.
Our research shows there are not one but FOUR design axes of value you need to consider when re/designing your strategy, innovation and business model.
Each one helps you see, unlock and leverage the deep patterns of how Nature works:
Transforming to cleaner, more renewable, non-toxic solutions (ECOLOGY)
Shifting to more ethical, equitable, dignified and autonomous solutions for people, communities, and other species (ETHICS)
Shifting to more circular systems that keep materials, energy and information in flow (SYSTEMS)
Transforming to unlock our full bio-potential, tapping into the genius of Nature’s R&D biotech toolkit (BIOMIMCRY)
(This last one is really cool.)
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We can go ONE STEP FURTHER. Not just protect Nature. But emulate Nature.
There is a 88%+ INNOVATION GAP between how biology designs and how humans design (Vincent and Mann 2011).
Nature’s playbook is high value, high performance, high growth. Tried, tested and proven for the last 3.8 billion years. And it's open source R&D biotech genius, we can plug and play.
When we discard the old business human-centered design playbook (that enforces low value, high risk leverage points), and use Nature's playbook instead, we open up massive innovation and market-disrupting potential. And we play at the highest order of sustainability.
Right now bleeding edge businesses around the world are leveraging Nature’s genius. And reaping the rewards.
Multi-revenue stream creating.
Demand-led B2B and B2C growth.
Scalable.
De-risked.
Lower costs
More profitable.
What we really really love is that in Nature's playbook, leverage is abundant. Not in some Pollyanna world view kind of way, but as a deep design principle. And it’s way more fun!
Not just Nature-positive, but Nature-played.
Welcome to the bright side.
Our t.METHOD™ is a proven process that helps you re/design your strategy, innovation and business model. using living systems design.
It’s a totally different way to DIAGNOSE . DISCOVER . DESIGN . DECIDE . So we created a different playbook.
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Most strategy tools and frameworks ignore the science. Which means sustainability gets reduced to carbon calculators, ESG scores and BCorp accreditations.
Most innovation tools and frameworks also ignore the science and distract you into playing a "faster, better, newer" game, chasing first-player advantage in a zero-sum, agile and aimless world.
This doesn't just waste your time and money, it limits your potential and exposes you to risk as global markets price in the living world.
Which is funny because the living world is where all the growth opportunities are, where all the coolest innovation is happening, where most of the investment world is heading, and where incredible profit potential lives.
When you leverage the biological value of the living world, you don't just reduce your risk, you build real strategic advantage, legacy brand power and open up multiple new revenue streams and new markets.
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The t.METHOD™ plays in the design intersection of Biomimicry, Ecology, Ethics and Systems. seamlessly synthesized.
This is based on our analysis and curation of 100 years of regenerative, living-system principles of how Nature designs.
Together they help you sense, seize and scale biological value potential. That you can directly apply to re/designing your business strategy, innovation and business model. Whether, for profit or not, for social, or for purpose, or anything in between.
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By someone who’s been there, done that, from in the arena. Not an academic, talking head or reinvented ad-man.
You get what works real life, real-time - the steps to follow, the questions to ask, and the models to use (and to avoid) from Melissa’s 25 years of transforming businesses (global corporates to start ups and NGOs), 15 years on the regenerative "bright" side, and 10 years training exec teams and entrepreneurs.
Made of 2 parts
1. The Principles.
The t.METHOD™ compass is a framework that curates and synthesizes Biomimicry x Ecology x Ethics x Systems design principles, and roots them in te ao Māori principles.
Not as virtue signaling principles, but as deep patterns of living systems. Based on 100 years of regenerative living-system research of how Nature designs. They’re strategic levers of future value creation.
What we call building capability in your BQ™ - your biological quotient.
Upskill. To level up.
2. The process.
The t.METHOD™ journeys you through a sequenced process of business re/design transformation, identifying and leveraging biological patterns of value potential. It starts first with rooting yourself in the living world and the lived experience.
This means you make better strategic decisions on where to play, how to innovate, and where to invest your time, tech and money.
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Each part of the t.METHOD™ canvas comes with a toolkit, built from what we learnt in Beta testing. Served up simply.
What NOT to do
Practice traps to avoid
Models to avoid
Mindset shifts to make
WHAT to do
Life-led design principles
Biological champion species (to inspire)
Biomimicry business case studies
HOW to do it
Template
10 x questions to ask
Distillation canvas with decision criteria framework
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NO Tired 20th century thinking. NO tired technocrat “best practice” examples from lazy talking heads. NO pale-male-stale consultancy speak. NO death-by-power point. NO long docs to read. NO ad-man soundbites and big stats in size 70 font with nature stock images. NO fluff. NO waffle. NO BS.
You're welcome.
Yes, the canvas looks a little different - because it is.
Why a different playbook?
Because as global markets price in the materiality of the living world, there isn’t just huge risk. There’s huge opportunity.
living systems design gives you the inside track.
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The t stands for Tensegrity. We originally called it the Tensegrity Method - but turns out, that was a bit of a mouthful!
Tensegrity is a design principle coined by Buckminster Fuller in reference to the tensional integrity of systems. The strongest systems only work when all parts are held in tension.
Nature favors tensegrity structures the most - from the structure of our DNA and cells, to our our skeletal, muscular and myofascia systems, to spider webs, birds’ nests and trees.
Tensegrity structures are the most effective, use the least materials and energy, and unleash the greatest transformative potential. Which directly relates to business in terms of performance, efficiency and disruptive power.
When we lean into the tension, we unlock our disruption potential.
