The Common Purpose 360 Day

"We can't solve problems by using the same of kind thinking we used when we created them."
Albert Einstein

The 360 Day is an invitation on 10 October each year to anyone, across the world, to do one thing, big or small, to challenge your perception of the world.

What's the first step?

We all have a unique way we look at the world, but does our viewpoint restrict our belief in our ability to make a difference?

Common Purpose encourages you to take responsibility for leading change in your organisation or in the wider society. But the first step is to make a personal change by challenging the way you look at the world.

On 10 October we invite you to take time out of your day to do one thing, big or small, to challenge your perception of the way things are.

We would love to hear what you are planning to do. After 10 October, come back to the 360 website to share how it went, and what you learnt!

Share your action!

Take the first step - share your action here on the 360 website!
Or you can email your action to us at info@commonpurpose360.org

What could I do?

Read a book, article, newspaper website or blog - one that you've never considered picking up before
Take part in an event - something that's not related to your profession or area of expertise
Watch a video - find out what videos have inspired leaders to do something different
Try a 360 Day practice - simple exercises to challenge your thinking
Apply for a non-executive vacancy - a role that will challenge the way you see the world
See what people are doing this year - perhaps you'll find some inspiration of your own

Or here's some other examples of what people have done in the past:

• "I normally drive to work, but I am going to use public transport"
• "I will be going to the Full Sutton prison to work with some of the inmates."
• "On 10 October I am going down to read a completely different newspaper."
• "I plan to do my weekly shopping in an area that I don't know."


Or you could:


 • Ask 3 people who live outside your area what their impressions are of it
 • Meet someone who is actively campaigning or fighting for a change in your business or community
 • Take yourself out for a cup of coffee/tea and reflect on your personal brand.

Still looking for inspiration? Here's some more ideas...

Why get involved?

The global recession can make us feel insecure, more reliant upon people who see things in a similar way. Are you looking beyond the familiar for new ideas? How often do you find yourself in a different environment and what do you learn from it?

Your experience could help you find a new insight into or solution to a problem you face. You may find some help and expertise from someone, somewhere or something that you didn't expect. Even something small could be of significant value to you.

There is very real value in finding learning in unexpected places. Read this story from the Washington Post about famous classical violinist Joshua Bell, who spent a morning busking on the Washington D.C. Metro, for an inspirational example.

Or here's another video that might get you thinking…