FSG CEO John Harper is the keynote speaker at the 2024 UNITE Conference hosted by Arizona Impact for Good. He will speak on systems thinking and will host a breakout session on applying a systems change lens.
Session Description:
Revolutionizing Social Change: Collaborating for our Future
Traditional approaches to social impact are not solving our world’s most complex challenges. What we need is a shift in the system and it’s going to take all of us. This session will introduce the concept of systems and systems thinking, highlighting the often implicit conditions holding problems in place. We’ll explore the central role of collaboration to drive any systems change effort and discuss both common pitfalls and opportunities when we seek to collaborate—particularly across lines of difference. Whether you’re exploring a new collaborative initiative or you’re deeply engaged in an existing effort, participants will come away with practical tips and strategies for more effectively collaborating to advance lasting change.
