Running systems mapping workshops

Who it's for: Ideal for facilitators, educators, and leaders with some experience in systems thinking who are looking for guidance on how to engage stakeholders through systems mapping workshops.

Why we love it: This book chapter is an essential resource for anyone interested in using group collaboration to understand and visualize complex systems. The chapter discusses how to plan and facilitate systems mapping workshops, with practical advice on picking venues, materials, and technology. Common issues are covered, such as power dynamics, disagreement, and disengagement. The chapter concludes with a list of steps to get started.

Citation: Barbrook-Johnson, P., & Penn, A. S. (2022). Running Systems Mapping Workshops. In P. Barbrook-Johnson & A. S. Penn (Eds.), Systems Mapping: How to build and use causal models of systems (pp. 145–159). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-01919-7_10