The Generative Canvas

Futures That Matter

Now
Current State
The current state
An accurate picture of the present state. Use metrics.

PROJECT:

Key Details:

Moments of Leverage

Q1

levers

Q2

levers

Q3

levers

Q4

levers

Horizon
Designed Future
Blue Sky
What is possibie?
Outcome
Designed Future (Specific Measurable)
The future state
An clear picture of the future state. Use metrics.
Structures and Practices
Regular hygiene cycles
Infrastructure for performance
Alignment | Promises | Metrics | Communication
Content
What you do and say
Context
Who you be and the Worldview you hold
Defaults
What are your Default conversations
& How will you handle them?
Restraints
Threshold
Willing to do what it takes...
The Promise
to constitute oneself as the source of fulfilment. Commitment.
Results
Learning & Acknowledgements
Acknowledge and celebrate
Gaps as opportunities. Celebrate wins.
Generated Context
Vision, Mission, Purpose & Core Values
Conversations for Possibility

© Developed by Alan Froggatt (1998–2026)
The Generative Canvas, first created by Alan Froggatt in 1998 as the Slingshot Model, became the foundation of the Genratec work for nearly 30 years. Now in its fourth evolution, it continues to advance through a new and visionary venture, BeGenerative, dedicated to expanding the reach and impact of generative development worldwide.

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