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Learning from the Titanic: understanding different levels of intervention with the iceberg model

The iceberg model reveals deeper aspects of social and environmental challenges. Take plastic pollution in oceans: cleaning is crucial, but without addressing the root causes, we're stuck in a cycle. We must question the structures, laws, and mindsets that perpetuate this issue. Read our insightful blog post on understanding and addressing the iceberg model. Let's avoid repeating history and move beyond surface-level fixes to create lasting change.

collaboratio helvetica 4/22/21 collaboratio helvetica 4/22/21

The why and the how we need societal transformation - An engineer’s perspective

As we get closer to the unfathomable 1.5°C point-of-no-return it gets clearer that the way we are organized today is not working. But how do we solve this mess? Should we wait for scientists and engineers to innovate ourselves out of this crisis like we've done in the past?

collaboratio helvetica 3/12/21 collaboratio helvetica 3/12/21

The Hidden Variable of Societal Transformation

Social Innovation Labs are an emergent framework practiced by different types of organizations that includes governamental, non-profit, for-profit and a mix of them all. The key aspects of what constitute labs and the methodologies used by them can be a powerful framework for those seeking social innovation.

collaboratio helvetica 3/12/21 collaboratio helvetica 3/12/21

The impact loop of inner & outer change

This model proposes a frame to think about the inner and outer work needed for impact. It is intended to make explicit what awareness-based systemic change takes and to support in creating as well as maintaining alignment and coherence across levels as we do this Work.