To make lasting, transformational progress in communities, collaborative initiatives often pursue both programmatic work and systems change strategies. But the idea of “systems change” can feel vague and can be interpreted in a range of ways by different individuals.
Our Introduction to Systems Change workshop will introduce a framework for concretely thinking about the different components and strategies for systems change from FSG’s publication: The Water of Systems Change and support participants in assessing system change opportunities within their own work.
Workshop co-lead John Kania, co-author of numerous publications on collective impact and co-author of The Water of Systems Change, will also share additional and evolving perspectives on systems change.
Registration includes participating in the workshop, as well as copies of the workshop post-event recording and related presentation. Attendees have three months following the workshop to review the recording.
This workshop is hosted in partnership by the Collective Impact Forum and Collective Change Lab.
Workshop Faculty
- Jennifer Splansky Juster, Executive Director, Collective Impact Forum
- John Kania, Founder & Executive Director, Collective Change Lab and co-author of “The Water of Systems Change” and “The Relational Work of Systems Change”
- Salvador Lopez, President and CEO, KConnect
- Courtney W. Robertson, Director of Programs and Partnerships, Collective Impact Forum
Registration Details
To Register: Visit our Eventbrite page to register for this workshop.
Workshop Rates: Individual registration is $199, plus Eventbrite fees.
Registration Deadlines: The last day to register for this workshop is Monday, November 18, 2024.
Group Rates: For groups of 10 or more people interested in registering for the workshop, there is a 10% discount. Please contact Tracy Timmons-Gray at tracy.timmons-gray@fsg.org to access this discount.
Scholarships: A limited number of reduced-price registration scholarships are available for this workshop. This scholarship would reduce registration from $199 to $75. To apply for a reduced-price scholarship, please complete the scholarship application by Thursday, November 7. Apply for a Scholarship.
Cancellations and Refunds: Refunds are available, minus a 10% admin fee, as long as registrants contact us in writing ahead of the cancellation deadline of November 13, 2024. Please see our FAQ below for cancellation deadlines.
Have More Questions? Please see our FAQ further down this page for answers to frequently asked questions. If your question is not addressed in our FAQ, please reach out to Tracy Timmons-Gray at: tracy.timmons-gray@collectiveimpactforum.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for this workshop? Visit our Eventbrite page to register.
Is this workshop in-person or online? This is an online learning workshop. We will use Zoom Meeting.
What time zone is the workshop listed in? We are using Eastern Time (US & Canada) for communicating times for this workshop, running from 1pm – 4:00pm ET. If you are joining from another time zone, please note the time difference.
What will the workshop entail? The three-hour workshop will include a mix of presentation, personal reflection, Q&A, and small group discussions. There will be a short break during the workshop.
When do I receive information on how to join the workshop? You will receive zoom information and related workshop materials a few days before the workshop. We will send this information to the email you used to register.
Will this workshop be recorded? Yes. The main presentation and Q&A within the workshop will be recorded. Small groups discussions/breakout groups will not be recorded. We will send the recording to you normally within a week of the live workshop. You will have three months to review the recording.
What accessibility practices will this series be using? We will have zoom auto-captions on for the workshop. Ahead of the workshop, we will send out copies of any presentation or handouts that the workshop will use. After the workshop, we will share recordings of the session as well as any referenced resources. Please reach out to Tracy Timmons-Gray at tracy.timmons-gray@collectiveimpactforum.org if you need other accessibility measures not mentioned above.
Are there Group Rates available? Yes. If you have 10 or more people interested in registering for the workshop, there is a 10% discount available. Please contact Tracy Timmons-Gray@collectiveimpactforum.org to inquire about group rates.
Can my team sign-up with one registration? No. This is an active workshop, and each person will require their own registration as attendees will be broken up into small groups during the workshop time to discuss learning questions during the session.
How do I request a refund? Registered participants who decide to cancel their participation will receive a refund of their registration fee minus a 10% processing fee as long as that request is made by Wednesday, November 13. The 10% fee covers non-recoupable administrative expenses associated with event preparation. All refund requests should be emailed to tracy.timmons-gray@collectiveimpactforum.org. We are unable to process refunds after the refund deadline has passed.
