Transforming lives by igniting Human Potential

At One World Institute, our vision is a thriving world built on values-based leadership—a WholeOCRACY. We believe that government and community fortify each other. Our mission is not just to teach, but to build a replicable "playbook" for change, creating a self-sustaining engine for innovation. This year, we invite you to be a part of that legacy.

This is more than a series of courses; it's a call to action. The "Me, You, Us" 2025 Cohort is a journey to the heart of public service innovation, designed as a true "system of systems." We strategically link the "human system" (your purpose, your "Why") with the "technology system" (the tools to build the future) to empower a new generation of leaders. Join us to be part of a movement that is building a California for all.

Dates: September 9, 11, 16, 18, and 23, 2025;  and October 2025 21, 23, 28, 30, Nov 4, 2025 

Welcome to "Just Ask Why," a groundbreaking five-day leadership experience that connects your personal mission directly to real-world innovation. Guided by instructors Rebekah Christensen and Samantha Blackwood, this immersive course is designed to help you discover your core purpose and immediately apply it to a high-impact State of California pilot program: the DMV Digital Wallet.

Our curriculum is built on a unique, dual-project structure. Your first journey is inward, a personal project to uncover your unique "Why" through guided reflection. Your second journey is outward; as a team, you will use these powerful personal insights to design a prototype for a human-centric digital resume within the DMV Wallet. Your cohort will serve as a real-world use case for this pioneering initiative.

Throughout the five days, you will see how purpose translates into practice. You will connect your "Why" to your team's mission, harmonize your individual strengths into a shared vision, and transform your collective purpose into a concrete "Use Case" for the digital resume. This is where personal discovery becomes public impact.

You will leave this course with not only a deeper understanding of your own mission but also the tangible experience of shaping innovative government technology. Upon completion, you will receive your personal “Just Ask Why” Playbook, a Certificate of Completion, and an official CalHR digital badge for your work.

Registration for "Just Ask Why" is exclusively for State of CA Government Employees from the CalLearns Website: https://calhr.geniussis.com/PublicWelcome.aspx

 Join us as we celebrate the "Me, You, Us" cohort and prove what’s possible when government and community unite as one "system of systems." This is more than a showcase; it's a demonstration of a WholeOcracy in action, boldly uniting all. We begin with The Heart of Hope & Redemption, where, in partnership with the Center of Praise, we champion stories that unite and heal. Through a powerful memoir and soul-feeding music, we build a community of hope, proving every voice has the power to inspire. You will then see purpose turned into practice, as "Just Ask Why" leaders use the Fuel Agile Systems' Digital Resume to forge a new, responsive government—a landmark pilot designed to scale from California to the country.