Leading Systems Change

About you.

You are leading complex systems change initiatives and know that creating real, lasting transformation requires more than just operational adjustments. You are dealing with dynamic, interconnected challenges that need to be tackled at the systems level.

Your team or organization is committed to shifting the paradigm, but navigating this level of change is daunting and requires new approaches and frameworks.

You are looking for ways to deepen your team’s understanding of systems change, build their capacity to lead through complexity, and implement strategic interventions that truly move the needle.

Perhaps you need expert guidance in developing learning programs or designing custom workshops that will equip your team with the skills they need to lead in this space. Or maybe you need in-depth research and insights to fuel your next phase of transformation.

In any case, you need someone who understands the intricacies of systems change and can offer solutions that help you tackle these challenges effectively. You need solutions that aren’t just theoretical—they need to work in the here and now, while also setting you up for long-term impact.

Choosing the right partner is crucial. You need someone who can balance both short-term deliverables with the deep, systemic change you're striving for—and do it in a way that aligns with the equity, power, and justice frameworks that are foundational to your work.

Our solution. 

We partner with you to accelerate your systems change efforts and ensure your team has the tools, insights, and frameworks necessary to drive transformative impact.

Our approach is tailored to your specific needs, offering a combination of teaching, research, and strategic design to ensure your organization stays ahead of the curve.

Our services include:

  • Teaching Systems Change: We provide training that empowers your team to understand and apply systems thinking. Our workshops help your team develop the mindset and skills to see patterns, leverage system dynamics, and design solutions for complex challenges.

  • Designing Learning Programs: We collaborate with you to design custom learning experiences that align with your strategic goals. Whether it’s creating immersive cohort-based programs or designing modular learning journeys, we ensure the content is practical, actionable, and engaging.

  • Conducting Research & Inquiries: We conduct deep-dive research to support your systems change initiatives. Whether it’s stakeholder mapping, landscape analysis, or field scanning, we help you gather insights that inform strategy and decision-making, ensuring that your next move is evidence-based and impactful.

  • Facilitating Strategic Workshops: Our workshops don’t just focus on theoretical learning—they are hands-on and action-oriented, ensuring your team can apply systems change principles directly to their work. From strategic planning to stakeholder engagement, we help you design and facilitate workshops that drive outcomes.

  • Tailored Guidance & Coaching: We offer one-on-one or team coaching for those leading systems change work. Our guidance helps leaders navigate complex, high-stakes environments while keeping the long-term vision clear and actionable.

The impact.  

Through our systems change approach, we empower you to:

  • Achieve Strategic Clarity and Alignment: By developing clear, focused strategies that address root causes and not just symptoms, we help you build a shared understanding of your goals across all teams. This enables you to drive systemic change with a unified vision and purpose, creating alignment and reducing silos throughout your organization.

  • Optimize Resource Allocation and Build Long-Term Capacity: We help you identify where to invest your resources for the greatest impact, ensuring that time, money, and effort are spent efficiently. Our approach also fosters a culture of continuous learning and adaptability, equipping your team with the tools and mindset needed to navigate evolving challenges and remain effective in the long term.

  • Strengthen Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership: With clearer communication and powerful messaging, you’ll be able to engage funders, partners, and the wider community in your vision. This will not only build trust and attract new supporters but also position you as a leader in driving transformative change in your field.

Why us?

We’ve worked with leaders like you—people who are juggling short-term pressures with the desire to create lasting, systems-level change. With over 15 years of experience in systems change, we have the expertise to help you deliver. Our team has worked across sectors, from finance to education to social justice, and we understand the challenges of working within systems that often prioritize immediate results over long-term transformation.

We bring both depth and flexibility to the table. We can help you develop practical, short-term solutions that will meet your immediate needs, while also positioning your organization for transformative change in the future. Our expertise in integrating systems thinking, equity, and justice ensures that your work is both impactful and inclusive.

Whether you need strategic guidance, help designing a learning program, or research insights to inform your decision-making, we are the trusted partner you need.

In action

 

Teaching systems practice at the Leonard Parker pool fellowship in allentown

 

a favorite systems change framework

TEACHING SYSTEMS PRACTICE TO 6TH GRADERS AT NEW CITY SCHOOL

 

Testimonial

“Rachel was a powerhouse facilitator offering thoughtful and authentic engagement every step of the way as we explored complex theories and practical tools for understanding and organizing our systems change work.

She facilitated our journey with grace and brilliance allowing team dynamics to shine through, and be explored for real time development. I was struck by the way she consistently modeled intentional human centered engagement, a sentiment that showed up in each of the frameworks.

I feel fortunate to have been able to dive so deeply on this guided journey.”

- Participant