Systems Practice Showcase: Moving from Impossible to Impact June 4, 2018
Purpose • Introduce systems practice • Share highlights from 10 teams that have completed a course in Systems Practice • Sneak peek at Rotary Charities new grant categories
Different Types of Problems Complex Complicated • Cause and effect not predictable, only seen in retrospect • Cause and effect knowable with • Little agreement on problem or research solution • General agreement on problem • Context evolving constantly and potential solutions • What worked in past, may not work in future Simple Chaotic • Cause and effect known • Completely unpredictable • Tried and tested solutions • Must act Adapted from the Cynefin Framework, Created by Dave Snowden
Different Problems – Different Approaches Complex Complicated • Work with others • • Find expertise Develop trust and a shared • Analyze understanding of the problem • • Create a plan Reach beyond surface-level • Implement the plan symptoms • Experiment to address root causes Chaotic Simple • Trust instincts to get out of danger • Stabilize the situation • Choose a best practice • Deal with greatest threats first • Implement with fidelity • After situation is under control, reassess type of challenge Cynefin Framework, Created by Dave Snowden
What is a System? Inter - Stuff Results connections
Systems Practice Understand the challenge within the context creating it Experiment & learn Find leverage points together for change
Systems Practice is NOT • A way to find the magic lever, the silver bullet • Precise – Systems maps are always wrong, but usually useful • Fast or Simple • A new Rotary Charities requirement* *some systems awareness is
Rob Ricigliano , Systems and Complexity Coach Architect of the Systems Practice Curriculum Founded by Pierre and Pam Omidyar, The Omidyar Group is a diverse collection of companies, organizations and initiatives that work across four focus areas: • Courageous Leadership • Good Governance • Informed & Engaged Citizens • Thriving Communities
The Course • FREE virtual course – The Omidyar Group & +Acumen • Regional teams • 10 weeks * 5 hours/wk • Video lecturettes, readings, case studies, collaborative workspace, team assignments, virtual connection to other participants, free access to Kumu Next Offering Begins: June 12th, 2018 (no NorthSky support); or October 11 th , 2018 with NorthSky support Register: www.plusacumen.org/courses/systems-practice
VISION People are working together, sharing resources and negotiating differences in healthy ways towards building a thriving, prosperous and fair region MISSION Rotary Charities uses its resources and connections to help create a fair and thriving region.
GOALS Everyday leaders are adapting and contributing at all levels of the system Organizations and networks come together to improve efficiency, effectiveness & impact Organizations and networks are addressing factors that keep complex problems in place Communities are creating and implementing their shared development goals, enabling all to thrive
ASSETS FOR THRIVING COMMUNITIES Purpose : Support for community assets that help create prosperity that is broadly experienced Amount : Up to $150,000 total Match: 50% of total project cost, combination of cash and in-kind Duration : Up to 3 Years Deadline : September 15th
SYSTEMS CHANGE ACCELERATOR Purpose : Support innovation(s) that target the root causes of complex community problems Amount : Up to $150,000 total Match : 10% of request, including contribution from any entity named in proposed budget, combination of cash and in-kind Duration : Up to 3 Years Deadline : September 15th
CHANGEMAKER FELLOWSHIPS Purpose : Support breakthrough learning and sharing that will expand understanding about how we might work differently to make durable community progress. Fellows will share what they learned through a workshop and participation in a Community of Practice with other fellows and grantees. Amount : Up to $20,000 total, no match Duration : 1 Year Deadline : 15 th of any month
SEED GRANTS Purpose : Support ventures where a small investment will go a long way toward a larger impact. Amount : Up to $10,000 Match : 25% of request (combination of cash and in-kind) Duration : 1 year Deadline : 15 th of any month
CRITERIA (ALL CATEGORIES) Rotary Charities is interested in initiatives that are: Aligned : Proposed work is aligned with the purpose of the grant category, and it is likely to produce intended results. Work is aligned with other work in the larger system to maximize impact (the dots are connected). Inclusive : Key stakeholders have been meaningfully engaged, including those most affected by the problem and those who have the most ability to affect change . Collaborative : Key stakeholders will continue to be involved at the level that is best for the initiative – anywhere from an advisory capacity to a joint venture where ownership and decision-making is shared.
CRITERIA (ALL CATEGORIES) Resourceful : Existing resources and assets are used creatively to make the most out of what the system already has. (e.g. Opportunities that leverage other funding and resources; opportunities that put underutilized community assets into more productive use.) Reflective: Strategies and actions are based on insights from regularly learning from three directions: looking outward at global and national trends; around at the local ecosystem around the issue; and inward at the culture, mindsets and practices of self, staff, board, volunteers and members. Adaptive: New insights are regularly turned into actions that quickly prototype and test upstream solutions to downstream problems
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