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    Systems Thinking: An introduction for Oxfam programme staff

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    Author(s)
    Bowman, Kimberly
    Chettleborough, John
    Jeans, Helen
    Whitehead, James
    Rowlands, Jo
    Publication date
    2015-10-20
    Subject
    Approach and methodology
    Keywords
    Training
    Systems thinking
    Programme design
    Adaptive approach
    Multi-stakeholder approach
    Systemic change
    Innovation
    Sustainable livelihoods approach
    Development methods
    Country
    Sri Lanka
    Tajikistan
    Tanzania
    
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    Publisher(s)
    Oxfam GB
    Document type
    Guidelines and toolkits
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    Development organizations frequently face and overcome challenges in programme delivery. But what happens when the proposed solutions fail? How can organizations adapt to changing conditions and ensure the benefits of programmes are shared as widely as possible?

    This paper introduces the concept of 'systems thinking' for Oxfam staff and the broader development community. Systems thinking encourages development staff to understand and analyse the contexts within which they operate, and to design programmes that can adapt as conditions on the ground change.

    It helps staff to bring together many different stakeholders 'especially those with radically different backgrounds and perspectives ' to identify problems and solutions to challenges, increasing the possibility of transformational change.

    Crucially, it proposes that programme staff should have the freedom to experiment and 'fail safely' in order to get the best results.

    The report contains case studies and questions for staff to consider, as well as useful tools and links to resources on systems thinking.

    Pages
    24
    ISBN
    978-1-78077-966-9
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10546/579896
    Additional Links
    https://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/publications/systems-thinking-an-introduction-for-oxfam-programme-staff-579896
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