Has the intervention been conceived with Max-Neef’s theory of needs in mind? If so, what needs does it satisfy? Are they synergistic? • Is the intervention ‘synergistic’ ; meaning does it solve for more than one issue connected to the problem at a time? • What are the main barriers to its implementation/success? • How long could/should the interven... See more
When we seek to intervene in any system created by someone, it’s not enough to view their decisions and choices simply as the consequences of first-order thinking because we can inadvertently create serious problems. Before changing anything, we should wonder whether they were using second-order thinking. Their reasons for making certain choices mi... See more
By being mindful about possible consequences, we can decrease the negative impact of the intervention. Using systems thinking can make better and more transparent decisions.