Design Thinking Vs. Systems Thinking: Why You Should be Using Both
There are two main schools of thought when it comes to problem solving: design thinking and systems thinking.
ROI’s Theory of Change
At ROI, we know that change doesn’t come out of nowhere. To be a successful organization, it’s vital to be clear about your goals and strategies for making them happen over time.
Don’t Buy a Building As a Non-Profit: Advice About Constraint and Resource Efficiency
Having some sort of constraint or scarcity surrounding your business can seem like a negative.
5 Tips For Effective Community Engagement
Community engagement is key to creating a strong and effective organization. By engaging with the community, you can get feedback and input on important decisions, and you can also build relationships with community members.
How Healing Yourself Leads to Healing Others
Most of us have heard the phrase “You can’t love someone until you love yourself,” at some point in our lives.
The Resilient Leaders Initiative Cohort 2 Impact Report
RLI is the first social accelerator program in the country that is based in a rural community, focuses on public agencies (instead of startups), and centers on healing trauma.
Organizational Resilience Tip: The Power of Routines & Deep Work
I woke up today not ready for the week. I felt off. My heart, mind, and body were not present in my work. It wasn’t until I participated in my workplace’s weekly routine, that I felt elevated again.
Going Deeper Into The World Of Resilience – Season 2 of The Resilience Zone Podcast
In psychology, resilience is the ability to cope with difficult situations and rebound from setbacks. Resilient people can adapt to change and overcome challenges.
Design Thinking for Systems Change: The Difference Between a Prototype and an Experiment
Testing something out on a small scale before attempting the same task at a bigger scale, is usually a good idea. If you wanted to run a marathon, but have no prior running experience, you might want to try running a half a mile first.
Insights in Developing Partnerships for Change: Go With The Flow Of The River
“Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” Arnold Bennett
