Creation In Common, LLC

06/16/2026

Hi Patty! What are you reading? “My son and I recently returned from two weeks in Japan. We spent a couple of days in the Chiba district near Tokyo Bay where the first part of Neuromancer, by William Gibson, is set. What struck me most this time around is how well the story holds up—it still feels fresh. AI is now part of everyday life, along with the ethics and the consequences that come with it.”

06/11/2026

Congratulations to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts on completing their thoughtful and beautiful strategic plan! It was a pleasure to work through the process with them and to witness how the organization continues to grow and evolve. View their plan here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fxr5sYaZoBuPEPL-RlOmEZ1fPgZ_Wf0D/view?usp=sharing

Kudos to our CiC team members as well!
Principal/Facilitator: Carlo Cuesta
Project Lead: Barbara Hahn
Second Chair: Kallie Tanner Akinola
Researcher: Dana M. Gillespie
Project Coordinator: Jenna Read Nagle

06/09/2026

A mindset shift is the most powerful tool for growing organizational transformation. What mindset shift would allow you to create new possibilities? Read more at https://creationincommon.com/2026/06/09/real-change-starts-with-a-shared-mindset-shift/

06/04/2026

A reminder from the field. Thanks to the Bishop-Parker Foundation!

06/03/2026

A valuable lesson from Wendy Deming and the Bishop-Parker Foundation.

05/28/2026

"Notes From the Field" is our new series of real-world insights from leaders who are proving that we're stronger together than we are apart. No matter your role, we hope these insights help you flex your own collaboration muscle. Read more at https://creationincommon.com/2026/05/27/notes-from-the-field-community-collaboration/

05/26/2026

Hi Jamie — what book is on your nightstand? "Heart the Lover by Lily King was one of the top 'unchosen' books for my work book club, but I couldn't turn away. Romance! Heartbreak! Slightly obscure literary references! I'm all in."

05/21/2026

Congrats to CiC Project Associate Kyle Moore on his first public performance in 9 years! Kyle performed Woody Guthrie's "I Ain't Got No Home" at Lulu's Downtown in Colorado Springs. We're so proud of our multi-talented team!

05/18/2026

Our clients do incredible, life-sustaining work. Here's one great example: Open Cupboard and their market, Today's Harvest. Read about the powerful concept of Retail Rescue and how it's changing the food security sector.

How Open Cupboard and Retail Rescue Support East Metro Neighbors by Samantha Solberg May 1, 2026 Open Cupboard's Today’s Harvest markets are food shelves with a unique approach.Operating like a traditional market, the Second Harvest Heartland partner’s two locations in Maplewood and Oakdale are ...

05/14/2026

*Symptoms, Situations, and Systems* is a simple method to help you navigate challenges and opportunities during a unique period of prolonged disruption...a little something many of us are familiar with. Learn more at https://creationincommon.com/2026/05/13/symptoms-situations-and-systems/