Systems Change Training
About you.
You are leading a complex change initiative and know that real transformation doesn’t come from tweaks at the edges. It requires people who can think systemically, work with complexity, and act with confidence in uncertain conditions.
Your team is committed to change, but systems change is hard to grasp, even harder to practice, and rarely taught in ways that feel practical or relevant to day-to-day work.
You’re looking to build your team’s understanding of systems change, strengthen their ability to lead through complexity, and give them tools and frameworks they can actually use. You want learning that helps people see the system differently, make better decisions, and take action with intention.
That might mean training workshops, custom learning programs, or facilitated sessions that help teams move from theory to practice. It might also mean support designing learning journeys that fit your context, values, and ambitions.
What you don’t need is abstract theory. You need training that works in the real world, now, and supports long-term, equitable systems change.
My solution.
I train people in strategy for systems change.
I design and deliver practical, engaging learning experiences that help teams understand complexity, navigate power and equity, and lead meaningful change within their systems.
Systems Change Training:
Typically this looks like:
Interactive workshops on systems thinking and systems change
Custom learning programs (cohort-based, modular, or embedded in your work)
Practical frameworks and real-world case studies
Tools teams can apply immediately, not just ideas to discuss
Learning that balances short-term action with long-term transformation
Everything we offer is tailored to your context and grounded in the realities of leading change, so your team leaves not just inspired, but better equipped to act.
“The Systems Studio one-day intensive workshop on Systems Change in Practice could not have come at a better time! The virtual workshop sessions were engaging and interactive. The content we covered helped me refine my thinking about systems change during a transitional time for my sector, and equipped me with a wide range of tools that I am already incorporating into my work and conversations with colleagues.”
Kari Jorgensen Diener, Executive Director, Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative
The impact.
Through our systems change approach, we empower you to:
Strategic clarity and alignment: We help you build a shared understanding of your goals across your collaborative. You are able to drive systemic change with a unified vision and purpose, creating alignment and reducing silos.
Optimize resources and build capacity: We help you identify where to invest your resources for the greatest impact, to make sure that time, money, and effort are spent efficiently. We build a culture of continuous learning and adaptability, meeting people where they’re at and bringing them along with you
“You have been valuable thought partners as we navigate the early stages of our ecosystem building work. Their experience and insights have helped us gain confidence in our approach and they have provided much-needed support in this complex and nebulous space called systems change! ”
In action
Teaching systems practice at the Leonard Parker Pool Fellowship in Allentown
Teaching Systems Practice to 6th graders at a New City School.
Teaching Systems Change at STL Design Week
Strategic Communications Coaching for Systems Leaders
a favorite systems change framework
“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