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In a world of jingles, we want to play jazz.

Recommended thought-provoking film for everyone to watch: Nam June Paik - Moon is the Oldest TV What happens when a new technology enters culture? Can you imagine what the world was like before TVs? What about before video cameras? Regular people couldn't share their POV on reality; only institutions could. This is where pioneering artists like Nam June Paik have so much to teach us. By experimenting with, inquiring about, and creating explorations that help us become intimate with the technologies that shape our lives. His work transcended the boundaries of what was possible with video mediums, far beyond what broadcast TV offered. Now fast forward. AI is here. The TV broadcast-version of this technology is ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, etc. It is the institutionalized version of the technology. But what else can it do? How can it liberate, rather than constrain the human spirit? What new forms of expression will we discover? How can it inspire us to be more sure of what is human and what isn’t? How can it help us feel more alive and connected to each other? If you're in a space where AI might influence your work and life (most of us are): will you give yourself the opportunity to play and experiment? To create something truly new? We hope this documentary sparks inspiration and emboldens you to step outside your comfort zone. If you want partnership in this, or are excited to talk about these topics - let’s enjoy conversation!

Sometimes business transformation requires a fresh perspective. 💡 We're thrilled to introduce ourselves as a new kind of consultancy that leads with heart and plurality to deliver real impact. Swipe through to discover how we're doing things differently. #BusinessTransformation #Innovation #ConsultingDifferently #ProductStrategy #BusinessGrowth

Questions every business leader should be asking themselves right now. A series by inplural 👀

Questions every company should be asking themselves right now: “𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧?” The American cultural identity that has been a point of reference across the world for so many decades is metamorphosing. Some are feeling secure and empowered, some are feeling threatened and confused. What does this mean for brands? Do you actually know who you are talking to? Is it even possible to exercise empathy when so much is foggy and in-flux? If you’re an executive leader, asking the question above can help you respond to people’s needs, desires and aspirations with new products and services that are actually relevant to the cultural moment we’re in. At inplural, we believe that this is a strategically important step to take. How about you? Photo Collage commissioned by inplural. By: Mathilde Brandi & Mira Campau

Hope is the energy of evolution at work in us. When we talk to clients, we ask: Where would hope guide you? This is different from a conversation about goals, expectations, KPI’s or imperatives. It doesn’t replace these, but it frames us in a higher order sense of perspective and authentic direction often referred to as purpose. Image source: Hope by Robert Indiana

A good short read for the day: Why art has the power to change the world. By Olafur Eliasson As we open up the week, and an avalanche of news and obligations hits our inboxes, we recommend you to spend 5 minutes reflecting on how art may affect your life, your business, your team and your projects. The artists's mindset and process can influence a lot how we might show up in the world, and help us make sense and appreciate the multi-layered, complex and often challenging moment that we are all going through. This piece is written by one of our favorite artists, Olafur Eliasson, who we'll continue featuring over time :) Enjoy! And - if you're keen to comment. How does art influence your life and work? https://lnkd.in/dHQpNKrh

What Keith Jarrett's 1975 "Köln Concert" Piano Record teaches us about creativity? This week we posted an intention to use our page as a platform discuss interesting, thought-provoking content from a plurality of fields and sources. To get us started, we want to bring attention to a record that has been on rotation with us, serving as inspiration for years. It's Keith Jarrett's masterpiece in sincerity, in resilience, and unfiltered creativity: The Köln Concert https://lnkd.in/dp39tHdf Besides it offering a musical experience tha encapsulates all shades of the human experience, the story of how this record got made has so much to teach folks from all fields and backgrounds. We'll post a longer article in the comments to read the full story, but suffice to say that this was a moment where everything that could go wrong was going wrong. The concert was late (11:30pm), the artist was exhausted and in pain, and the piano was way out of tune. A 17 year old jazz-loving fan had put together the concert and she was feeling awful about things going wrong. Despite the circumstances, Keith decided to give it a go, sat on the keys, took a breath and simply focused on being present. What followed was a fully-improvised piece that has become the highest selling solo piano album in history, and the highest selling solo jazz record in history. It was the sound of pure authentic relating between an artist and their medium, not disassociating from the circumstances, but fully and authentically embodying them . This is a beacon for how we want to show up in the world, and the work we want to do. To us, the best work happens when you show up, no matter the circumstances, take a breath and are just honest with yourself and with the moment. People connect to that. If you haven't listened to it - give it a spin! Would love to hear if any other folks have had an experience with this album, or if this triggers any thoughts. The floor is open.

Hello world, We are inplural, a diverse cast of characters with impressive backgrounds, who are doing strategy and design consulting differently - leading with heart, collaboration, integrity, and plural creativity. We're deciding to turn on our Linked In page, but don't want to become another account doing self-promotion and typical business content. So, we'll just be posting the content that inspires us, that provokes our thinking, expands and challenges our perspectives, and makes us feel alive. Hopefully something that also feels life-giving for you too. With that, let's #makelinkedininterestingagain If you're seeing this, and are keen, please post on the comments something that moves you. Could be a song, a fact, a poem, a quote, article. The more the community participates, the more we can actually become an interesting, vibrant part of the internet. Let's see how it goes!

In the age of AI, human ingenuity, cultural awareness and technological savvy are necessary traits to evolve companies and teams into their next era. Which one do you have to offer, and which one are you lacking? Let’s discuss :)