Deliberate Wonder® Framework explores how people move from hoping to knowing through a series of creative stages.

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Deliberate Wonder Framework
The Deliberate Wonder® Framework is an infinite pathway from hope to growth, guiding you through a natural process of discovery and learning. Practical tools support you to begin with hope, step you through noticing, wondering, creating, growing and return you to hoping again.
DW 0Hope FW 1

Stage 0
Hope.

The condition.

Hope creates the foundation.
It provides the belief that change is possible and the confidence to begin.
Hope includes asking:

  • What do I want to do?
  • Can I do that?
  • How many ways can that be done?
DW 1Notice FW 1

Stage 1
Notice.

Recognise possibility.

Before we create something new, we must first notice.
Notice involves:

  • observation
  • awareness
  • curiosity
  • paying attention
DW 2Wonder FW 1

Stage 2
Wonder.

Opening perspective.

Wonder transforms observation into exploration.
It invites questions:

  • What if?
  • Why?
  • How might we?
  • Which idea will I make?
DW 3Create FW 1

Stage 3
Create.

Bringing ideas into the world.

Creation requires experimentation.
It involves:

  • playing
  • making
  • testing
  • learning
DW 4Grow FW 1

Stage 4
Grow.

Reflection and evolution.

Growth occurs when we reflect on experiences and use what we learn to continue developing.
It invites acknowledgement:

  • What worked out?
  • Why did it work or not?
  • What can be done next time?
DW 1Know FW 1

Stage 0
Know.

Learned and locked in.

Knowing comes from experiencing every stage of a full discovery process.
Complete the loop and ask:

  • What do I know now?
  • How hopeful am I now?

…then return to hope.


Applying the Framework

The framework can be applied across:

Early learning

Long Day Care, Kindy, Pre-School, Foundation and Early Primary School.

Education

Institutions interested in teaching optimal conditions for hope, learning and growth.

Creative Practice

Design Studios, Creative Advocacy Organisations, Design Councils, Individuals.

Professional Services

Professionals working with children and childhood development.

Community

Organisations seeking to optimise teams for hope and creative output.

Corporate Business

Business Leaders, HR, Team builders, Creative culture development.

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