Cristina Villa

GeniusLoci

Genius loci is a small innovative company specialized in the design and organization of participatory planning initiatives and personal and organizational development process. Specialized in the use of innovative tools and methodologies, such as Open Space Technology, Appreciative inquiry, EASW – European Awareness Scenario Workshop, World Cafè, Future Search Company, creative problem solving, conflict management and consensus building Genius Loci is one of the first Italian companies applying this tools from community planning to organizational development. In 2006 Genius Loci has been recognized by the Province and the Chamber of Commerce of Milan has a new Creative and Innovative Enterprise. Our services o Participatory planning and project design in the framework of: o Complex program's and integrated projects; o community building; o Change management and organizational development; o Networking; o Training on participatory planning; o Creation and management of networks; o Design and management of conferences, workshops, company meetings and conventions. Our approach Our approach comes from over 10 years of experience in the design and management of participatory processes. Focus on the individuals – that with their needs are the real genius loci of innovation process. It is based on dialog, cooperative and informal learning as the leverages of innovation and organizational development.