This guidebook introduces education stakeholders and changemakers to the theories, language, mindsets and tools of systems thinking for the purpose of informing approaches to systems change.
The content is organized into four lessons that introduce core concepts of systems thinking and include practice questions and exercises.
- Lesson 1: Framing the Focus of a Systems Problem
Setting the scope of a systems exploration and identifying systems behavior that stakeholders wish to change - Lesson 2: Visualizing the Structure of a Systems Problem
Drawing the components and interactions related to a problem that stakeholders agree is important - Lesson 3: Looking for Leverage to Create Change
Identifying possible actions and their potential depth of impact on the systems problem being explored - Lesson 4: Anticipating Futures of a Systems Problem
Evaluating the effects of various interventions or events on a systems problem and the larger system in which it sits
Systems thinking tools and processes help groups identify novel, non-obvious solutions and reframe problems. They serve as gateways to new ways of thinking and collaborating and can help groups begin the journey toward transformation. Begin your transformation with our guidebook.
