Systems change is not for everyone, but making a good choice is Philanthropies are increasingly becoming key players in the field of systems change. As organizations grow more innovative and…
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The role and power of re-patterning in systems change
7 everyday patterns to shift systems towards equity Many recent discussions about civic innovation and systems change have focused on big structural changes that need to take place if we…
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Turning the stone: embedding systems thinking in the everyday
The context Images Isn’t it interesting how frequently as human beings we turn to metaphor? Sometimes these images are so embedded in the everyday that we don’t see them for…
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Decentralized organizing: More collaboration, less hierarchy
From organisational governance to mobilising and sustaining grassroots movements, what is decentralised organising and how can this approach facilitate collective but efficient decision-making without management hierarchy? Decentralised organising isn’t just…
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Pattern spotting: a core practice for systems change
I find pattern spotting deeply satisfying as a practice. It helps me work with complexity rather than trying to simplify it, it reveals rhythms and structures that can support deep…
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Stories that Change Systems
This blog was originally published in February 2022 by Rotary Charities of Traverse City. “Stories make, prop up, and bring down systems. Stories shape how we understand the world, our…
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6 Reasons Why Liberatory Leaders Need to Take Play Seriously
When was the last time you played, did something just because it was fun and felt good? Did you finish feeling enlivened, relaxed, energized, or something similar? Leadership Learning Community…
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Reframing Power and Embracing What is Possible
Lighting the Candle of Liberatory Governance As phase two of the WeGovern Learning Community winds to a close, participants gathered to reflect on their journey. This community came together with a shared…
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Applying regenerative practice to systems beyond place — some thoughts
By way of introduction: spiky fruit It’s the first of October, and I’ve been writing this piece for over half a year! Yesterday this cactus caught my eye. The spiky…
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Failing Productively in Systems Change: Key Mindsets & Practices
This era of disruption requires us to take on deeper systemic challenges. As changemakers, how do we embrace failure as an inevitable part of the work of shifting complex systems?…
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