4D Mapping
4D Mapping integrates systems mapping with Social Presencing Theater, harnessing embodied creativity and collective wisdom. The method explores the underlying dynamics that keep systems stuck and identifies key leverage points for system transformation and evolution.
4D Mapping addresses a wide range of organizational and societal challenges, from team settings to multi-stakeholder initiatives. It provides a training ground for sharpening our sensing capacities to actualize emerging futures.
Key benefits
Uncovers hidden dynamics and relationships within systems
Fosters empathy and understanding among stakeholders
Generates innovative solutions by accessing collective intelligence
Accelerates decision-making in complex environments
A three-step process
#1
Defining a System and its Stakeholders:
Identification of the challenge and key stakeholders within the system and deepening the intention for the mapping and its future potential.
#2
4D Mapping & Collective Sensemaking:
Participants embody the stakeholders, exploring current realities and future potentials of the system. This is combined with collective sensemaking that reveals patterns, relationships, and emerging possibilities.
#3
Integration Session:
Collective action enabled by further strengthening the key insights and prioritizing leverage points for emergent change.
The 4D Mapping can incorporate Generative Scribing to make the subtle dimensions of transformation visible.
Scribing by Olaf Baldini
The tool
New Virtual 4D Space
To adapt 4D Mapping to the increasing need for digital collaboration, we've developed the new Virtual 4D Space. The tool allows globally distributed teams and organizations to create a shared understanding of their system, enabling collaboration and insight-gathering across geographical boundaries. It offers a clear visualization of complex systems, along with comprehensive reports and tangible recordings for
follow-up and strategic decision-making.
Learn how to use the Online 4D Mapping and get access to the Virtual 4D Space
4D Mapping Services
Make use of our professional services around 4D Mapping
Professional 4D Mappings
Offered "in-person" or "online" for clients, facilitated by Presencing Institute's 4D Mapping experts, and available as part of longer transformation processes.
Why hire this service?
- Access highly skilled facilitators with extensive experience in awareness-based systems change and organizational development.
- Customized processes to your specific context and needs, enabling its full potential in complex settings, like organizational change initiatives.
- Receive a comprehensive, professionally analyzed report with actionable insights.
- Leverage Presencing Institute's deep knowledge base of case study experiences and its global network of change makers.
- Choose from flexible session durations: half-day, full-day, or as part of a longer transformation process, depending on your needs.
- Benefit from facilitation offered in multiple languages by regional facilitators, ensuring cultural relevance and effective communication.
Contact us to discuss how Professional 4D Mappings can support your organization's transformation journey.
Coaching and Mentoring
Personalized guidance on all 4D Mapping steps to effectively apply it in professional settings and transformation processes.
Why seek coaching?
- Receive tailored coaching to integrate 4D Mapping into your specific context, addressing the unique challenges of your organization, community or sector.
- Develop your own skills to facilitate 4D Mappings:
- Learn how to choose roles and define your system effectively
- Master facilitation techniques for holding the space in professional settings
- Gain advanced skills in interpreting mapping outcomes and translating insights into action
- Benefit from our years of experience in diverse scenarios, clients, sectors and group sizes.
- Access flexible coaching formats, including one-on-one sessions, group coaching, and intensive workshops
Contact us to explore how our Coaching and Mentoring services can enhance your 4D Mapping skills and implementation.
