Josefa Kny

Josefa Kny works at the betterplace lab, a Berlin-based think-and-do-tank that has committed itself to supporting organised civil society. Her focus is on resilience and transformation processes in non-profit organisations. Through workshops, reflection impulses and process support, she wants to contribute to increasing the desire for change and the scope for action in and between civil society and science. Josefa studied political science and futures studies in Berlin and Stockholm and completed her doctorate in socio-ecological transformation research. 

At NEMO’s European Museum Conference 2025, Josefa Kny will join (digitally) the panel "Building resilience: Toward a culture of care" on Tuesday, 28 October.  

Presentation abstract: 

From concept to capacity: Making organisational resilience tangible   

Resilience is a skill that is becoming increasingly important for organisations in times of multiple crises. However, its definition often remains abstract. Through several practice-oriented studies at betterplace lab, we have succeeded in making resilience in non-profit organisations and networks tangible and identifying ways to strengthen it. How can organisations and networks develop a good way of dealing with crises? What contributes to becoming a resilient organisation? Based on our understanding of resilience, we will present concrete results from our studies and discuss resulting recommendations for action for non-profit organisations.   

Jolien Posthumus
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Julia Pagel 
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