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Section 1: Understanding the system

In TIP thinking, understanding a system – its actors, materials, rules and the regime they represent – is  a necessary step to address persistent problems. A systematic unpacking of the system helps us to identify vulnerabilities and instabilities that may not be immediately obvious, and therefore determine where and how to intervene. This section introduces approaches to system mapping and the experiences of TIPC members, along with a innovative game that helps to reveal the interrelations between different components of a system that give rise to change.

Pentagonal map for system analysis

This introductory tool provides a process for system mapping through a transitions lens to identify a sociotechnical regime. It can be used by individuals or groups and an accompanying blog sets out practical experience of testing the resource with users and coaches.

Pentagonal map for system analysis (Individual version)

A step-by-step Miro tool, designed for individual use, that will help you to understand actors, materials and rules within a system, in order to identify a dominant regime. This tool does not require facilitation, as it has been designed for use by an individual as a reflective exercise. An alternative version is available for group … from Pentagonal map for system analysis (Individual version)

Pentagonal map for system analysis (Group version)

A step-by-step Miro tool, designed for group use, that will help a team to understand actors, materials and rules within a system, in order to identify a dominant regime. This tool is designed to be used by small groups in an online workshop setting. Facilitators should take a copy of the board for each group … from Pentagonal map for system analysis (Group version)

Snapshot of experience: Testing the pentagonal map tool

The pentagonal map for system analysis tool was tested in June 2022, with a 90-minute online session that formed part of an extended learning workshop. Around 25 people took part using Zoom, supported by one facilitator and one digital coordinator. Most of the participants joining this session were relative newcomers to TIP practice and theory. In … from Snapshot of experience: Testing the pentagonal map tool

Systemic change game

The collection of resources introduces an immersive and playful online board game, which can help those familiar with TIP to deepen their thinking about transition processes in socio-technical systems and enablers of transformative change.

Tool: Systemic Change game

An immersive and playful online board game to strengthen your understanding of socio-technical systems and how to enable change in a local system.   … from Tool: Systemic Change game

Tutorial video for the Systemic Change online board game

This tutorial video, narrated by researcher Andrea Padilla Cuevas, shows how to play the Systemic Change game, including explanations of the cards, winning and losing states and an example of the first round.   … from Tutorial video for the Systemic Change online board game

Information sheet for the Systemic Change game

This step-by-step guide sets out how to play the Systemic Change online game, addressing learning goals, components, how to play, rules and reflections.   … from Information sheet for the Systemic Change game

Game Based Learning about Systemic Change

Brief presentation on game-based learning about systemic change, exploring how the online board game can play a role in supporting understanding of issues, contexts, and actions; transforming frames of reference; and showcasing the advantages of transdisciplinary network building.   … from Game Based Learning about Systemic Change

Reflection: Experimenting with game-based learning

This TIPC working paper, Experimenting with game-based learning for a playful understanding of systemic transitions for implementing transformative innovation policy, provides a reflection on the learning process for understanding systemic transitions by unpacking the development of the System Change board game.  Games are a known source of entertainment, especially for children. But games can also be … from Reflection: Experimenting with game-based learning

System mapping and analysis: Archive of experience

Masterclass slides set out theoretical foundations for a socio-technical systems concept, while reports from TIPC members in Ghana, Kenya Senegal and Sweden share analysis for intervening in systems for waste management, education and food.

Masterclass slides: Socio-technical systems concept

Extract from a TIPC South Africa virtual masterclass by Rob Byrne, exploring practical and theoretical views of socio-technical systems.   … from Masterclass slides: Socio-technical systems concept

Transformation Innovation Learning History of Ghana’s E-Waste Management System

Ghana’s participation in the Transformative Innovation Policy (TIP) Africa Exploratory Hub (i.e. TIP Africa pilot) focus on e-waste management system in Ghana. The TIP Africa Hub is a policy research project under the auspices of the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium (TIPC). TIPC is a multi-country initiative on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policy aimed at … from Transformation Innovation Learning History of Ghana’s E-Waste Management System

Mapping of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Development in Ghana Using the Transformative Change Lens

Science, technology and innovation (STI) play pivotal roles in poverty eradication and sustainable development. Yet, tapping into the benefits of STI can only be achieved by creating robust STI systems and appropriate policy frameworks using novel approaches. In this regard and in order to achieve transformative change in Ghana, the emerging Transformative Innovation Policy frame … from Mapping of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Development in Ghana Using the Transformative Change Lens

Senegal’s Virtual University: A case study on Transformative Innovation Policy

By Mamadou Diallo, Jacob Dasylva, Fatou Cissé, Mamadou Sy, Marie Blanche Ting, Chux Daniels, Joseph Saturnin Diémé Through a competitive selection process, Senegal has been chosen alongside Ghana and Kenya to participate in the pilot phase of the Transformative Innovation Policy (TIP) Africa Hub. The TIP Africa Hub is part of the Transformative Innovation Policy … from Senegal’s Virtual University: A case study on Transformative Innovation Policy

An analysis of Vinnova’s mission to transform the Swedish food system

With the TIPC Vinnova experiment coming to a close after two years of collaboration, the TIPC team conducted a concluding analysis to uncover to what extent the objectives and desired outcomes of the project have been reached, which challenges remain and how to move forward. The analysis shows a growing consensus for the need to … from An analysis of Vinnova’s mission to transform the Swedish food system

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