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In yesterday's post, we mentioned the "Transformative Research Toolkit" You might like to dig deeper into it: https://lnkd.in/g4T8CpqZ This?transformative research toolkit?refers to?a wide range of processes where people center their lived experience and visions for social transformation, lead a process that systematically builds on this knowledge through investigation and learning rooted in their own ways of knowing, and take action to influence public narratives, policies, and power dynamics.?In a nutshell, transformative research is any research process that positively transforms the people directly involved, the communities they are part of, and the structures shaping their lives.?

Great graphic from this interesting "Transformative Research Toolkit" https://lnkd.in/g4T8CpqZ

What is your definition of systems change? An excerpt from “Systems Change: A Field Building Convening” Submitted by Anna Birney, Darcy Riddell, and Laura Winn ?? "In the context of growing use of the term “systems change” and increasing interest in systemic approaches to address some of the world’s most complex challenges, they wanted to convene a retreat bringing together practitioners, academics, and funders to explore how they might work together. In the run-up to the retreat, they harvested people’s definitions of “systems change” so they might explore alignments and differences." This is what they came up with: https://lnkd.in/eMBC-_er

This is written by Thailand Policy Lab, this article discusses the concept of "wicked problems," which are complex, undefined issues with no straightforward solutions. Read more here: https://is.gd/xof3Kj

The emergence of a new pattern of organising or systems structure from School of System Change and Sean Andrew "How we organise internally is just as important as how we organise for change in the world - if not more important..." You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ehStUiht

This page by Reos Partners explains what "social labs" are and how they go about developing them https://lnkd.in/eSZNKkiG "Social labs are collaborative interventions that bring together diverse stakeholders to address complex societal and systemic challenges. They offer a structured and experimental space for stakeholders to leverage their collective intelligence and creative diversity to co-create and implement new solutions."

Interesting post from Reos Partners on "Decolonizing Self and Work: An Unlearning Journey" https://lnkd.in/eMMA2P85 In this conversation,?Brenna Atnikov?reflects on a recent partnership with First Nations people in Manitoba. She illustrates aspects of learning and unlearning, healing, and trust-building required for decolonization and dismantling structures harmful to Indigenous communities. "Western settler methods and approaches have, historically, been imposed — often violently — on First Nations people. We were initially ignorant of the fact that it wasn’t actually possible for Reos Partners to be neutral because we represented the very system that had taken away the rights Manitoba First Nations sought to regain. We did not immediately appreciate that underneath everything is the harm they have experienced for hundreds of years."

Social innovations enhance resilience and local development. This framework helps policymakers analyze and support social innovation ecosystems, offering insights, analytical tools, and policy guidelines for effective local implementation. Find out more about this information here: https://is.gd/4LcmPI

Learning by doing - Navigating the adoption of Systems Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation practice from UNDP Strategic Innovation. Read the full post here https://lnkd.in/er3AqQJE By Suzane Muhereza & Zazie Tolmer via Giulio Quaggiotto

Here is a second paradigm shift we think needs to come about in how we approach creating public value and social services if we are to work more effectively with complexity. Just one of the themes we are exploring in our hub: https://lnkd.in/eU25zite