Systems everywhere!

Iggy Love
3 min readMar 25, 2024

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Hey there, visionary leader.

Yeah, I’m talking to you.

The one burning the candle at both ends, fueled by an unquenchable desire to make a real difference in this mad, mad world. I know you’re no stranger to the daily struggles of keeping your non-profit afloat — chasing funding, juggling projects, putting out fires left and right. It’s enough to make even the most passionate changemaker feel like they’re drowning in a sea of endless to-do lists and linear thinking.

But what if I told you there’s a way to rise above the chaos? A way to not only keep your head above water but to actually steer your ship towards lasting, meaningful impact? Enter: Systems Thinking Workshops.

Now, before you roll your eyes and dismiss this as just another buzzword, hear me out. Systems thinking is more than a trendy catchphrase — it’s a complete paradigm shift. It’s about zooming out and seeing the big picture, understanding how every moving part of your organization is interconnected and influences the whole.

Linear thinking, on the other hand? That’s the old way of doing things. It’s the tunnel vision that keeps us focused on putting out the fires directly in front of us, never stopping to consider how our actions might be inadvertently sparking new blazes elsewhere. And let me tell you, this shortsighted approach isn’t just bad for your non-profit — it’s downright deadly for our planet.

But systems thinking? It’s the antidote to all that. It’s the key to unlocking your organization’s true potential, to creating sustainable solutions that address the root causes of the problems you’re trying to solve. And the best part? It all starts with a simple workshop.

Imagine gathering your team together, breaking free from the daily grind to take a step back and really examine the complex web of relationships and feedback loops that make up your non-profit. With the guidance of a skilled facilitator, you’ll learn how to map out your systems, identify leverage points for change, and develop strategies that create ripples of positive impact far beyond your initial scope.

And the benefits don’t stop there. By embracing systems thinking, you’ll foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within your organization. You’ll empower your team to think creatively, to challenge assumptions, and to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of the non-profit world. Most importantly, you’ll be equipping yourself with the tools and mindset needed to create lasting, transformative change — not just for your organization, but for the world at large.

So, my friend, what do you say? Are you ready to take the leap? To break free from the shackles of linear thinking and embrace a new way of seeing and doing? Trust me when I say that investing in a systems thinking workshop will be one of the best decisions you ever make — for your non-profit, for your team, and for the countless lives you touch every day.

The time for incremental change is over. The world needs bold, visionary leaders like you who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo and think big. So let’s roll up our sleeves, dive deep into the complex beauty of systems thinking, and start creating the kind of radical, lasting impact we know is possible.

Are you with me?

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