At Intelligent Futures, culture isn’t a dusty poster on the wall. It’s the engine that powers everything we do. It shapes how we work with each other, how we design processes with our clients, and how we create impact in communities across the country. As our team and our work continue to grow, our culture evolves with us. That is why we have refreshed our Culture Deck: to capture the realities of life at Intelligent Futures today and the future we are building together.

Our updated Culture Deck reinforces the values that guide us through complexity: Stay Curious, Strive for Positive Impact, Take Courageous Action, and Extraordinary Collaboration. These are not abstract aspirations. They are lived commitments that keep us aligned and accountable as we navigate challenges in equity, sustainability, and prosperity. They remind us that process design is not just about plans and strategies; it is about how people show up, work together, and take action that matters.

This updated Culture Deck also highlights the tensions that define who we are. Independent and collaborative. Confident and humble. Rigorous and creative. For us, these are not contradictions to solve, but ongoing balancing acts to navigate. By naming them, we invite open conversations about how we work and strengthen our ability to adapt in the face of complexity.

Refreshing the Culture Deck is more than an exercise in words. It is a living reminder that culture is built in the everyday choices, relationships, and practices that shape Intelligent Futures. By making our culture explicit, and evolving it as we grow, we ensure that our team remains a place where creativity thrives, collaboration is extraordinary, and impact is lasting.

You can find our Culture Deck here.