Courageous: a public innovation studio
Illuminating public possibilities through
anticipation, experimentation and participation
The dramatic escalation of geopolitical insecurity, climate collapse and the rapid advances of AI are just a few of the accelerants of change facing society today.
Discontinuity is the new normal and social cohesion is under threat.
After decades of being told that there is no alternative, have our ambitions shrunk?
Are we thinking big enough?
About Brenton Caffin
I’m Brenton Caffin.
For over two decades, I’ve helped public institutions worldwide build their capability to innovate courageously.
As Co-founder of States of Change and former Executive Director of Global Partnerships at Nesta, I have worked with governments and multilateral agencies across twenty countries. I have held senior executive roles in government and was the founding CEO of The Australian Centre for Social Innovation.
Institutions founded
Brenton has an uncanny ability to bring the principles of public purpose to life. His depth of knowledge, skill at connecting theory to real-world public sector challenges, and thoughtful facilitation transformed my States of Change experience into more than a course - it became a catalyst for my career.
Brenton doesn't just teach public innovation - he embodies it.
Senior Executive, Queensland Government
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