The nature of work is this:
Change is inevitable.
Return to the arts of anthropology
& hive science
to bring harmony
back to business.

Anthropology meets
Hive Science

Chad Seegmiller & Ali Maaxa, Ph.D.

Uncover the essence of collaboration and interconnectedness with Beings and Beehives.

Chad Seegmiller is an organizational consultant who leverages the power of collective intelligence in creating sustainable work ecosystems.

Dr. Ali Maaxa is a professor of anthropology and human computer interaction, a pioneering humanist in global AI incubators, and Mellon, Peacock, and Wilgus fellow.

About

ABOUT

The world has shifted.

As a leader, your work is to align, strategize, and reconnect.

Throughout history, humans have used ritual to cope with change, and nature is always adapting. As both the big picture and our personal experiences shift, we draw from ancient wisdom to help leaders align, strategize, and reconnect. When faced with the challenge of disorganization, uncertainty, and unpredictability, we learn from anthropology & hive science to return our teams to harmony.

Reach Out

I. Knowing your Hive

Open up your workplace and take stock of what's humming, and what's not. Our hive assessment will focus your leadership.

4. Designing Your System

This toolkit helps your team to focus on their individual crafts while keeping a harmonious whole in sight.

2. Your Strength in the Swarm

What is your role in the hive, and how do those strengths set the tone for a harmonious system?

5. Strategizing by Season

Here, we understand how to keep a hive responsive and resilient even as new challenges come over time.

3. The Dance of Co-Creation

Our hive approach to understanding work relationships lead to harmony and productivity.

6. Scaling with Harmony

Now that your hive is in harmony, we look to bee science to understand how systems grow, scale, and stay aligned.

Offerings

We started with our Beings & Beehives workshop for leaders. Soon, our clients asked us for online courses, toolkits, and 1:1 coaching. And we're thrilled to offer our new handbook in January 2025. Reach out anytime with questions or ideas for collaborating with you and your team.