Identifying problems in your systems

Changing these systems requires us to identify how culture, structures, policies and practices are holding the problem in place. These are the same forces that will hold solutions in place. The key is shifting the stories we tell ourselves (our “mental models”) that shape culture, structures, policies and practices.

Additional Resources:

  • Narrative Change Cohort Guidance Resource – This resource is based on a 12-month cohort focused on narrative change to improve practice for older youth who have experienced foster care.
  • Questions for Systems Thinking – A list of questions to consider that can help you shift to systems thinking.
  • Centering Community – Ideas for involving people on the trampoline (people involved in programs and initiatives) in the design of the trampoline, breaking down the wall and closing the tradeoffs chute.
  • Wellbeing Blueprint – Principles for building systems centered on wellbeing.