Real situation first
Use this when the real context is already obvious: a team, classroom, airport, waiting room, neighborhood, event, or community program.
Browse the libraryPractice starting points
Use this page when you already want a proven starting structure. If the lived situation is clearer than the setup, browse the library instead. If the work is already accountable, public-facing, or decision-heavy, run the orientation first.
If the work is exploratory, you can stay simple here. Run the orientation when authority, risk, or accountability are already part of the context.
Proven setup path
Begin here when you already want a small first study with a tested structure and enough guidance to gather stories without turning the work into a formal project too early.
Browse Studio instruments
Governed project path
Use this when decisions, stakeholder risk, public accountability, or partner coordination are already present and the work needs clearer boundaries before it starts.
Run the orientationChoose where to begin
These questions usually make the next step clear.
Situation clearer than setup? Start from a real situation.
Setup clearer than situation? Stay here and browse proven starting points.
Accountability already present? Run the orientation before you launch.
What situation is closest to the work?
Classroom · Team · Waiting room · Neighborhood · Public service · Event
If the situation is already obvious, start from it and launch a small first study instead of browsing categories first.
How much rhythm do you need?
One-time read · Short cycle · Ongoing cadence
Keep it simple when you only need a first read. Bring in more structure when the work needs repeated listening, comparison, or continuity.
How much decision risk is already present?
Local learning · May guide a real decision · Formal or public-facing
Stay simple when the work is exploratory. Bring in Orientation when authority, care, public trust, or accountability can no longer stay implicit.
Need to browse by field instead? Browse fields of work.