Systems Series 2

​Welcome to the second event of the Systems Change for Sustainable Tech Co-creation series on Miro board. Throughout the series we would be co-creating a vision for sustainable tech, map the current reality using systems maps (causal loop diagrams), find leverages to intervene for greater impact, design interventions, create action plans to reduce the gap between vision and current reality.

​Many discussions around technology focus on what is happening – new devices, app updates, or reports of environmental damage (these are events). But to truly address the root causes, we need to understand why these events occur. This workshop is a chance to actively build a shared understanding of the systemic forces driving unsustainable tech, together.

​During this 90-minute co-creation session, you will:

• ​Explore the Iceberg Model: We'll use this framework to collaboratively identify the different levels of a system – from visible events, to patterns of behavior, to underlying structures, and finally, the deeply held mental models that shape our actions.

• ​Co-Create Causal Loop Diagrams: Working together, we’ll map the complex relationships within the tech ecosystem using causal loop diagrams. This visual tool will reveal reinforcing and balancing feedback loops that either accelerate or mitigate unsustainable practices.

• ​Surface & Discuss Mental Models: We’ll identify and discuss the often-unconscious beliefs and assumptions that drive the development and adoption of unsustainable technologies.

​Systems thinking isn’t just about understanding problems, it’s about identifying leverage points – places where collective action can have significant positive impact. By building a shared system map, we can move beyond treating symptoms and begin to uncover opportunities for meaningful change.