Presencing Institute
Research ServicesMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
Presencing Institute is a research-focused organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that advances societal transformation through Theory U-based practices. It positions itself as a global action research community dedicated to refining and disseminating presencing methods to change makers, innovators, and communities worldwide, with the goal of shifting the social field from ego-system to eco-system awareness. The institute offers capacity-building programs, including Global Classroom sessions and multi-day Presencing Foundation Programs across multiple regions, and aspires to establish a Global Action Research University addressing root causes of economic, ecological, social, and spiritual crises. Its activities are framed around connecting participants to emerging future possibilities and authentic self, aiming to keep its tools and programs accessible to a wide audience, including through donations. Recent developments noted include a rapid-response initiative in response to COVID-19 and the launch of related transformative programs. The organization operates within the research services industry and supports a community of practitioners and change agents worldwide, with a focus on education, leadership development, and social change.