Observations on strategy, collaboration, and community impact.
Field Notes
At Freya + Co, much of our learning happens in the field, with communities, coalitions, and partners who are working to make systems fairer and more effective. Field Notes captures insights from that work: what’s emerging, what’s evolving, and what we’re discovering along the way. Here you’ll find reflections on facilitation, planning, and the practice of leading change together.
Why Do Coalitions Stall? And How Can Leaders Get Them Moving Again?
Why do coalitions stall? Learn practical strategies for moving collaborative initiatives forward through clear structure, facilitation, and shared outcomes.
Designing a Summit That Leads to Action (Not Just Conversation)
The Minnesota Cancer Summit 2026 was designed to do more than convene. It was intentionally structured to launch implementation of the Minnesota Cancer Plan. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how thoughtful process, facilitation, and agenda design can move a field from conversation to action.
What Does a Holistic Approach to Organizational Change Really Look Like?
What does a holistic approach to organizational change actually look like? Reflections from Freya + Co on governance, facilitation, evaluation, and learning across complex systems.