In this transformative journey, we have explored the crucial aspects of managing change and navigating the complexities of emerging systems and innovations. Throughout the chapters, three key insights have emerged, guiding us towards a more just, sustainable and adaptive future.

First and foremost, we have recognised the urgency to plan with anticipation and tackle profound transitions head-on. We cannot wait until it is too late, until our organisations are in the declining phase, our ecosystems in dangerous turning points and our innovations in the valley of death. The era of transitions we are facing demands proactive action and foresight to address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. By acknowledging the transition gap between established and emerging systems, we gain a deeper understanding of the disparities and complexities that need to be addressed. The multidimensional co-creation vortices of transition have illuminated various facets of transformative change, highlighting the need for holistic and inclusive approaches.

The processes of change require professional mediation by experts such as tecno-anthropologists and organisations like Eoh-for-Good. These specialists possess the unique ability to bridge the gap between different disciplines, sectors, innovators and types of organisation and actor, understanding the intricate interactions between humans and natural and innovation ecosystems. Their expertise facilitates a deeper comprehension of human needs and behaviours, ensuring that the changes implemented are not only technologically sound or profit driven but also socially and culturally sensitive. Eoh-for-Good’s commitment to positive impact aligns with the goals of fostering a just triple transition, being an ideal partner to navigate complex transitions with more conscious, ethical and sustainable solutions.

Secondly, the concept of a Just Triple Transition has emerged as a guiding principle for transformative governance. By balancing social, green and digital considerations, we can create a harmonious and integrated approach to address the interconnected challenges of the future. The compass of transformative governance, grounded in approaches and principles for the common good, can provide us with a navigational tool to steer our joint efforts in the right direction.

These governance principles and ways of doing need to be tailored to the contexts and the specific needs. They will help address the urgent hilly or steep path to transformation being concreted in numerous initiatives or within strategic plans:

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    Resilience of critical infrastructures (renewable energies, preparedness to cyber-attacks, etc.,

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    Health and well-being (detention, prevention and involvement of citizens into their health care and

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    Education, capacity building in the lifelong learning (up-skilling, reskilling, nurturing, entrepreneurship from the childhood)

Cultivating a culture of innovation and risk-taking through intra-entrepreneurship entrusts individuals and organisations to become agents of transformative change. Leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping an inclusive and adaptive organisational culture, raising an environment where innovative solutions can thrive, giving voice and agency to all parties. Diversity and co-creation thrive innovation.

In an era of profound transitions and rapid change, multi-i dynamic co-creative capabilities and dynamics are becoming vital for organisations to effectively navigate evolving environments. Organisations will be better equipped to adeptly respond to the challenges posed by the triple transition by integrating, building and reconfiguring internal and external competences and entrepreneurial capabilities. Dynamic capabilities enable agility, adaptability and resilience, ensuring that companies and organisations of different nature can seize opportunities and effectively address emerging complexities. This can maximise the potential for success and sustainable just growth.

Lastly, collaborative elements that start with an ‘i’ have emerged as the driving forces of systemic transformative governance. Co-creative vortices of innovation, formed through collaboration between diverse stakeholders, are hubs of transformative solutions. Furthermore, navigating the innovation processes through learning feedback and feed-forward loops and multi-level and multi-agent governance processes become more impactful. Designing more targeted and ad hoc impact monitoring systems will allows us to measure progress and track the outcomes of transformative initiatives, ensuring evidence-based decision-making, proving return on investment and maximising the power of entrepreneurship and innovation.

As European society, we can lead the way and serve as a huge ‘collaboratory’ for the all-encompassing just triple transition. This would require:

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    Collaboration across sectors, disciplines and communities to drive multi-stakeholder engagement, collective intelligence, harness diverse perspectives and leverage the full spectrum of knowledge and expertise. By involving a wide range of actors (from all ages, different professions, diverse fields and sectors, backgrounds and contexts, etc.), we can co-create a) shared and negotiated visions and b) comprehensive and inclusive solutions that address complex challenges.

    Establishing stronger links with other companies, labs and entities reduces the chances of failure of our Minimum Viable Products or Services. This is more critical in the case of innovations with a clear social impact, as the failure can have more negative effects than in the case of purely commercial innovation. This is also related to the paradoxical thought of testing innovations in an increasingly agile way while minimising uncertainty using methodologies born in the business context and that are already being used for the development of social innovation. We need to generate novel innovations to address the triple impact, economic, social and environmental in a more comprehensive, sustainable and inclusive way.

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    Unfolding and experimenting with the quadruple (or n-) helix model that expands the triple helix model of innovation by adding the dimension of civil society as a key factor in the innovation ecosystem. This model recognises the importance of collaboration and co-creation among academia, industry, government and civil society to drive innovation and societal progress. By actively involving civil society organisations, community groups and citizens in the innovation process, actors committed to change can foster inclusivity, diversity and collective ownership of innovation outcomes.

There are still many challenges to be solved and solutions for how all these governance issues are addressed. The idea is to leverage the collective expertise and collaboration across academia, industry, government and civil society to drive transformative change. Work towards building sustainable ecosystems fostering environmental regeneration with the goal of preserving and revitalising the environment for long-term ecological balance and well-being.

As we conclude this journey, we envision European society as a huge collaboratory—a space where multi-i governance fosters positive change on a continental scale. The transformative governance framework presented in this book offers a pathway for shaping a more resilient and adaptive future.

In conclusion, I hope that the insights gained from this book can entrust us to become agents of change fostering resilient and adaptive governance for the future. By applying the principles of transformative governance, we can navigate the complexities of profound transitions and shape a more just, sustainable and inclusive world for generations to come. Referencing the illustrative experiences and concrete cases presented in this book, we can enact innovation in our organisations and create robust liaisons to make innovation consciously sustainable. As we continue this transformative journey, let us embrace the spirit of collaboration and innovation, working together towards a brighter and better future for humanity and the planet.

Discovering what inspires us, driven by our unique talents, abilities, interests, knowledge, motivation and aspirations, is essential. By aligning our passions with those of others, we can engage in an everlasting dance of cooperation and competition, working together to make our world a better place.