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Section 2: Developing a vision for change

The TIP approach employs a vision of how change happens based on the study of historical processes, evolutionary and institutional theories of change. This is driven by insight into the unevenness of social and technical change, which leads to change coming in surges; the importance of rules; and the centrality of niches (protective spaces for different practices) as carriers of new rules.

Multi-level theory of change

Applying a TIP vision to the existential challenges of today leads to the proposition that by cultivating new or strengthening existing niches, it is possible to catalyse fundamental change in society. This collection of resources includes tools to help us bring substance to this vision and identify spaces for experimentation.

Multi-level theory of change (Individual version)

This tool is designed for individual use, to help us develop a transformative theory of how change happens within a socio-technical system, drawing on the Multi-Level Perspective. It complements the Pentagonal map for system analysis tool in Component 1, which identifies the dominant system regime driven by actors, materials and rules. This tool does not … from Multi-level theory of change (Individual version)

Multi-level theory of change (Group version)

This tool is designed for group use, to help us develop a transformative theory of how change happens within a socio-technical system, drawing on the Multi-Level Perspective. It complements the Pentagonal map for system analysis tool in Component 1, which identifies the dominant system regime driven by actors, materials and rules.     … from Multi-level theory of change (Group version)

Example: Exploring change in the science system

To support learning and familiarity with the tool, this pdf was shared by a member of the network of coaches for the Lab. It provides an example of how the multi-level theory of change tool can be used to explore change in the system for normal science, illustrating potential regime characteristics, landscape pressures and emerging … from Example: Exploring change in the science system

Masterclass: Co-creating transformative niches

TIP Africa Hub masterclass extract, which goes deeper into the role of niches in a multi-level theory of change. The presentation examines how niches can be nurtured and protected, learning, and the importance of navigating visions and expectations.   … from Masterclass: Co-creating transformative niches

MOTION handbook extract: System change and the MLP

Short extract from Section 1 of the MOTION handbook, introducing the notion of transformative system change and the Multi-Level Perspective as a framework to understand it.   … from MOTION handbook extract: System change and the MLP

The Multi-Level Perspective as a framework for understanding system change

These resources from the Latin American and Caribbean HUB for TIP explore methodologies and tools to facilitate processes of systemic transformations to contribute to the SDGs in the region.

Tool: Systemic perspective on a change initiative (Prototype)

This tool is a prototype and will be developed further by the authors and Lab team in the spring of 2023.  The original tool was developed by the The Latin American and Caribbean HUB of Transformative Innovation Policy (HUBLAyCTIP). This was translated into English, adapted and will be developed further for inclusion in the TIP … from Tool: Systemic perspective on a change initiative (Prototype)

TIPC methodology and theory of change (Spanish version)

Presentation for TIPC’s Latin America Hub, delivered as part of the work agenda for Building a Transformative Innovation Policy in the region. Slides introduce transitions and TIP approaches to a generic and specific theory of change, drawing on regional examples. … from TIPC methodology and theory of change (Spanish version)

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