Gail Taylor

Gail Taylor was a visionary educator, facilitator, and social innovator who dedicated her life to collaborative learning and transformative organizational practices. Here's a comprehensive overview of her remarkable journey:

Professional Background

Early Career and Learning Philosophy: Gail Taylor began her professional journey as a teacher of young children, which profoundly influenced her understanding of learning.2 In 1972, she co-founded The Learning Exchange, an organization dedicated to learning for all ages.2

Organizational Leadership:

• In 1981, she co-created the MG Taylor Corporation with her husband, focusing on organizational design and collaborative work2
• Founded Tomorrow Makers in 2002, an organization dedicated to teaching leaders and communities how to collaborate and transform their world1

Core Philosophical Approach

Collaboration and Transformation: Taylor was passionate about "meshworking" - a concept of interconnected collaboration that she believed could help create healthier cultures and societies.2 Her work centered on the belief that people are fundamentally "starved to work and play together".2

Later Life and Legacy

Recent Projects: In her later years, Taylor was involved with:

• The LeCiel Community's "Good Living" project
• Exploring ideas like the "Second Womb" project focused on holistic child development2

Final Years:

• Continued working on collaborative and transformative projects into her 80s
• Passed away on November 5, 2023, at her home3
• Tomorrow Makers is currently pausing, with plans to re-launch in Fall 20241

Professional Recognition

Taylor was recognized as a "Meshworker of the Year" in 2023, highlighting her lifelong commitment to collaborative learning and social transformation.4 She was also known as a keynote speaker, author, and songwriter.5

Her legacy is perhaps best captured by her own philosophy: creating connections, crafting new ideas, and helping systems "escape into a higher order" of understanding and collaboration.