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School of System Change
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Learning to lead change in a complex world. We enable personal & collective agency to cultivate change with a multi-method approach to #SystemsChange learning.

Visit our website: https://schoolofsystemchange.org/
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The field of #SystemsChange is rich with multiple influences. School curator Saskia Rysenbry and collaborative partner Laura Winn have been working together to illustrate how we might consider more deeply the lineages of systems practices: schoolofsystemchange.org/blog/lineage...
January 29, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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In this article, School CEO Anna Birney and collaborative partner Louise Armstrong reflect on #writing as a foundational #changemaking practice, and outline four areas where writing retreats can be particularly powerful: schoolofsystemchange.org/blog/writing...
January 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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In our January newsletter, School Communications Manager @mairilowe.bsky.social reflected on a different orientation to care, creativity, and abundance: mailchi.mp/schoolofsyst...

Subscribe for monthly international #SystemsChange insights, resources and inspiration in 2026: eepurl.com/hfzvU9
January 20, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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We’ve got two beginner-friendly courses to help you start to navigate #complexity:

🌊 Delta: a 5-week facilitated intro to #SystemsChange: schoolofsystemchange.org/courses/delt...

👣 Stepping Into Systems is a self-paced 3-part video series: schoolofsystemchange.org/school-resou...
January 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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This 5-phase framework by Emily F. Gates (School contributor) and Pablo Vidueira is a flexible guide to support you to navigate #complexity and advance systemic change. In this article, they share key processes and relevant resources for each phase: medium.com/enlivenment/...
A 5-phase framework of 5 overlapping circles (each representing a phase) to navigate complexity and advance systemic change. In the centre is "Evaluate, Learn, Adapt" as this is woven throughout the work. Surrounding the centre circle is: (1) Find leverage to influence change; (2) Navigate futures; (3) Explore the situation and envision change; and (4) See and map systems.
January 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Tackling a complex challenge and feeling stuck and frustrated with problem-solving strategies you have tried so far? Join Delta, our 5-week introduction to #SystemsChange. 🌀

Join today’s info session (8 Jan) to find out if the course is right for you: schoolofsystemchange.org/courses/delt...
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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"It is the power of belonging, the kind that does not dominate but dignifies, turning collective intention into movement." 🧡

Bree Katsamangos reflects on how #relational practice can rewire institutions, de-centralise power, and restore our collective capacity to care: medium.com/@katsamangos...
January 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Feeling overwhelmed by work and the world right now? We invite you to take a breath and reflect on how you want to develop your systemic #changemaking practice on 33days: Systemic Reflections. Sign up: schoolofsystemchange.org/school-resou...
January 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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As we near the end of 2025, we have been reflecting on our journey at the School, and the constancy of change. 🥀

Until 5 January 2026, we leave you with a poem read out at this week's closing session of our Cultivating Climate Transformation course: For a New Beginning by John O'Donohue.
In the out-of-the-way places of the heart, Where your thoughts never think to wander, This beginning has been quietly forming, Waiting until you were ready to emerge. For a long time it has watched your desire, Feeling the emptiness grow inside you, Noticing how you willed yourself on, Still unable to leave what you had outgrown. It watched you play with the seduction of safety And the grey promises that sameness whispered, Heard the waves of turmoil rise and relent, Wondered would you always live like this. Then the delight, when your courage kindled, And out you stepped onto new ground, Your eyes young again with energy and dream, A path of plentitude opening before you. Though your destination is not yet clear You can trust the promise of this opening; Unfurl yourself into the grace of beginning That is at one with your life’s desire. Awaken your spirit to adventure; Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk; Soon you will be home in a new rhythm, For your soul senses the world that awaits you.
December 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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You can now apply to Delta Spring 2026! Join our online introduction to #SystemsChange and three supporting frameworks over 5 weeks (Tuesdays 3–31 March) to unlock new pathways to approach your most pressing challenges. 🌀

Learn more at an info session: schoolofsystemchange.org/courses/delt...
School branded graphic with title "Delta: Introduction to Systems Change". A light blue background features a river delta and a faint seashell pattern. The School logo is in the top right corner in white. Sub text reads: "5-week course. March 2026"
December 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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In our December newsletter, School CEO Anna Birney reflected on our journey in 2025 and how we embraced living into abundance through uncertainty: mailchi.mp/schoolofsyst...

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December 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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We're hiring a Freelance Systemic Researcher: schoolofsystemchange.org/freelance-re...

In partnership with The Risman Foundation, we are seeking somebody to lead on participatory research and production of a report exploring the social and digital crisis amongst young people. Apply by 16 Jan 2026.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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In our November newsletter, School facilitator and producer Raphaël Lachiver explored disruptive change and the generative potential in crises: mailchi.mp/schoolofsyst...

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November 12, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Last chance to apply to our #SystemsChange introductory short course Delta! Join to learn to lead change in our complex world alongside experienced facilitators and a community of spirited #changemakers, starting 4 November. 🧭

Apply by Thu 16 October: schoolofsystemchange.org/courses/delt...
School branded graphic with title 'Delta: Introduction to Systems Change'. Tagline reads, 'Learn key approaches, frameworks and tools to help you work more systemically on complex challenges.'
October 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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In our October newsletter, School collaborative partner Ruslan Kildeev explored how change happens in fractals. ❄️

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October 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Delta is a 5-week initial exploration of #SystemsChange 🧭 introducing you to several frameworks that can support working with complexity, starting in November 2025. Apply by 16 October to join the next cohort of spirited #changemakers: schoolofsystemchange.org/courses/delt...
Testimonial graphic from a Delta course alum. Quote reads, "I gained practical skills in applying frameworks like value flows, panarchy, and levels of paradigm to real-world scenarios, fostering a more holistic problem-solving approach."
October 9, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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We see the Systems Change Learning Handbook as a living resource - intended to grow and evolve in step with the School. Chapter 4: Resources will be continually updated as we develop and run new learning journeys: handbook.schoolofsystemchange.org/resources
October 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Congratulations to our inspiring Cultivating Climate Transformation 2025 cohort of 25 changemakers from around the world, who recently completed module 1: Sensemaking in complexity. 🌱

In module 2, co-facilitators Jennifer and Sean will support the cohort to build their facilitative capacities.
A screenshot of a Zoom meeting showing the Cultivating Climate Transformation 2025 cohort smiling during one of their online sessions, part of module 1 of the course.
October 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Join us on 8 October for our second Story, Narrative and #SystemsChange Learning & Practice Series session! Together we will navigate 'Uncovering stories to understand systems' with experienced guest contributors Chris Corrigan and Donna Brown: schoolofsystemchange.org/courses/stor...
October 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Chapter 3 of the #SystemsChange Learning Handbook highlights the interwoven skills and practices needed to guide transformational learning journeys. Supporting you to deepen your facilitation practice, it explores inner work, group dynamics & more: handbook.schoolofsystemchange.org/delivery/bei...
September 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Last chance to join Spark Autumn 2025! ⏰ Join our #leadership & #facilitation #SystemsChange course to shine a light on your personal edge, deep dive into group dynamics & engage with new ways to design engagements. ⚡️

Apply by Thu 2 Oct, 17:00 BST: schoolofsystemchange.org/courses/spar...
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September 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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The Ecosystem Cards deck is a tool to deepen your understanding of the status quo, envision desirable futures, and engage with ecosystems more intentionally - developed by resense360 and iac Berlin.

Download for free at ecosystem.cards
September 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Chapter 2 in our #SystemsChange Learning Handbook is all about curriculum and programme design. It includes our practical Design Canvas (pictured), which outlines the steps of creating a learning journey in a visual and iterative way: handbook.schoolofsystemchange.org/design/2.2-l...
September 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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In our September newsletter, School collaborative partner Jacqueline Lim shared questions gifted to her by her garden. 🍅

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September 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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A #systems view of #facilitation & #leadership embraces that engaging people in change means looking to embrace #uncertainty, working in #relationship with others & paying attention to #process.

Apply to Spark by 3 Oct for a 5-week intensive dive: schoolofsystemchange.org/courses/spar...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM