The concept of wholeness is integral to a systems thinking approach. A system is more than the sum of its parts—it's defined by the interaction of its parts. To understand how a system works, you have to study not the individual elements but the linkages between them. When you start thinking in systems, you can then spot opportunities for change.... See more

Two: Create Meaningful Change According to Peter Senge, most problems we face today are a result of yesterday's solutions. When we look at the big picture and see how it all fits together, we can identify opportunities that make sense for the whole. A Theory of Change is a framework for thinking about change interventions. We need to analyze the... See more

Here are six questions to contemplate when dealing with systems:

• What is the system in question and how are we defining what belongs to the system and what does not?


• What is the wider context that the system in question operates in?


• What are the key agents whose interactions and relationships define the system structure and drive the system’s

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