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Using systems thinking to accelerate change

Designing and Evolving Collaborative Networks . Progress. Using systems thinking to accelerate change. Ruth Rominger. Garfield Foundation. Palo Alto, July 17, 2013. Taxonomy of a Systems Approach. Co-create a shared understanding of the system. Define the System.

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Using systems thinking to accelerate change

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  1. Designing and Evolving Collaborative Networks Progress Using systems thinking to accelerate change Ruth Rominger Garfield Foundation Palo Alto, July 17, 2013

  2. Taxonomy of a Systems Approach Co-create a shared understanding of the system Define the System Set common goal, direction, principles Identify Success Collaborate to align interventions Strategies Support accelerating success Actions Assess, Capacities, Decisions, Learn, Infrastructure, Tools Garfield Foundation

  3. Systems Understanding Network Design Collaborative Action Networks Learning/Knowledge Networks Social Networks Learning Organizations Organizations as Systems Computer Systems Chaos Theory Complexity Ecosystems Earth Systems Garfield Foundation

  4. Designing a Network for System Change Purpose determines Structure

  5. Mapping the Midwest Energy System Together Creating a shared understanding, audacious goal, and an insight… Increase Energy Efficiency Retire Existing Dirty Coal Stop New Dirty Coal 80% CO2 Reduction By 2030 Increase Clean Energy Generation

  6. Shared Insight! Four leverage points need coordinated intervention in order to shift the energy system Inspiring the Re-Amp Network structure Self-organized Working Groups to develop aligned strategies Clean Up Coal Stop New Dirty Coal Increase Energy Efficiency Increase Clean Energy

  7. Shared Assets Support Action Learning Steering Committee Communication Commons Learning & Progress Knowledge Management Learning & Progress Media Center Strategic Action Fund

  8. Principles of Network Infrastructure Design Stability just enough, need flexibility, randomness Connectivity many loops, open, transparent Diversity Distributed stronger, more creative together Information Flow allows for emergence Power Differentials control is in the way of change Minimum Specs no more than absolutely necessary Measurement of patterns and emergence Complex, fast-changing systems need adaptive structures that support rapid peer learning

  9. Essential Characteristics for Success Guiding Principles Democratic Governance Shared Story Working Groups Communications Action Learning Assessing Progress Sharing Resources Ruth Rominger Garfield Foundation

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