Why does a creative consultant regularly contribute to our
courses in Frankfurt, and how has that helped him set up a
strategic consultancy?
Steven says: "Taking part in Common Purpose events has
changed my awareness of other people. It has shown me that it is
possible to link civic cultures which are usually disconnected from
each other and that there are people everywhere, in all areas, who
are curious and interested and who want to connect and work
together. It has also shown me that these connections can lead to a
new and deeper understanding of how society works. It has been
inspiring to witness this process as a speaker and host at Common
Purpose events."
This inspiration, along with the chance to meet a cross section
of Frankfurt's leaders, led Steven and Common Purpose graduate
Christine Heinrichs from the city's social services to set up RICE,
a strategic consultancy that links up creative organisations, from
advertising agencies to opera companies with social service
organisations. RICE uses its cultural connections and networks to
devise formats where social service clients can develop their
skills, participate and collaborate in a meaningful way with
Frankfurt's creative and cultural organisations.
As Steven says: "RICE is helping to create a forum for
Frankfurt's social services to go beyond their institutional
boundaries and to take a leading role in transforming the city and
its cultural community in inspiring and innovative ways."
