{"id":2374,"date":"2021-11-04T05:31:43","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T05:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mhauser.at\/?page_id=2374"},"modified":"2024-03-15T07:27:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T07:27:34","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/michauser.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:35px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:35;--minFontSize:35;line-height:1.2;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display'; font-weight: 500;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Playfair Display\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"500\">I explore how people <\/span><font face=\"Playfair Display\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--h3_typography-text-transform); font-family: 'Playfair Display';\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Playfair Display\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"500\">tackle transformation<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em; letter-spacing: var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--h3_typography-text-transform); font-weight: 500; font-family: 'Playfair Display';\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Playfair Display\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"500\">s in<\/span><\/font><span style=\"font-weight: 500; font-family: 'Playfair Display';\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Playfair Display\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"500\"> nature, organisations and society.<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"perspectives\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;--awb-filter:sepia(50%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:sepia(0%);\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-blog-shortcode fusion-blog-shortcode-1 fusion-blog-archive fusion-blog-layout-grid-wrapper fusion-blog-pagination\" style=\"--awb-title-font-size:25px;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-weight:700;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-blog-shortcode-1 .fusion-blog-layout-grid 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work<\/span><\/font><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\">My research, courses and counsel are grounded in complexity theory and systems sciences, and I apply research-based approaches to foster innovation in agriculture and food systems. I partner with civil society, companies, public agencies,  and international organisations to identify the big shifts that increase the resilience of agriculture, food and livelihood systems in fragile settings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\">As a researcher, I study the ecology of innovation systems, particularly in regions grappling with food insecurity, climate emergencies, displacements and conflict. My focus is on understanding the intricate relationships between livelihoods, identity, choices, and human well-being during transitions.<\/p>\n<p data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\"><span style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300; font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);\">I also help organisations identify vulnerabilities in ecosystems, supply chains and operating models, and support leaders in spotting the most promising moves for positive, system-wide change. T<span style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\">hese includes ways to <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-size: var(--awb-font-size); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\">support internally displaced persons and host communities in managing critical livelihood transitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\">Collaboration is key in my approach. I leverage cutting-edge science from around the innovation ecosystem. Whenever needed, I draw on my global network of ecologists, anthropologists, mediators and change management specialists. Together, we help build the capabilities of organisations to tackle transformations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover);\">Throughout my work, I support people and their organisations to reach agreements, learn, adapt and scale positive impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"WhoIam\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:45px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:42;--minFontSize:42;line-height:1.2;\"><font face=\"Playfair Display\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Who I am<\/span><\/font><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\">I\u2019m a systems scientist and Associate Professor at <a href=\"https:\/\/boku.ac.at\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BOKU University<\/a> who studies the complexity of change at play when people restore nature, social organisation and livelihoods to build the future they envision. I also serve as a Senior Associate at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldagroforestry.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">World Agroforestry (ICRAF)<\/a> in Nairobi and as a Research Affiliate with the <a href=\"https:\/\/jwafs.mit.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS)<\/a> at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge. In 2023, I co-founded The Optimism Lab, a design and innovation company partnering with leaders to tackle some of their most critical transformations in teams and communities they support.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\"><span style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\">I have a natural and social science background, graduated in agroecology and have worked on farm and food system transitions. I believe in the power of p<span style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\">articipation and design thinking<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\"> methodologies, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\"><span style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\">and in the balanced use of qualitative and quantitative research tools, including scenario planning and transition management. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);\">My most profound insights stem from field experiences, especially in sustainable agriculture and natural resource management in drylands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\">What excites me most is the intersection of social and technological change in agriculture. I have explored transformation approaches, focusing on how best to guide organisations and communities through significant changes. Collaborating with the agriculture and food industries, I&#8217;ve aimed to enhance their sustainability and resilience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\">My past roles have allowed me to create, direct, and merge research programs and organisations. I&#8217;ve also had the privilege of mentoring some of the most extraordinary, international teams. At the university, I teach graduate students the essence of navigating transformative change towards sustainable climate, food and water systems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: Roboto; font-size: var(--awb-font-size); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color); font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\"><span style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\">I worked in sub-Saharan Africa, South-East Asia and Eastern Europe<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-size: var(--awb-font-size); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color); font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\"><span style=\"font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 300;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Roboto\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"300\">. 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