Systems Change Studio

If you are navigating complex challenges and seeking the time to reflect, reconnect, and develop your systemic practice in the company of like-minded changemakers, the Systems Change Studio is for you.

This 2-day in-person workshop explores the fundamentals of systems change and supports you to strengthen your practice and projects with a systems approach - through dialogue, practice, and being part of a learning network.

You’ll step out of your day-to-day to explore what it really means to lead and act systemically and develop your own systems approach that meets the complexity of your life and work challenges - with others who care about change as much as you do.

Day 1 grounds you in systems worldviews and patterns - exploring what it means to take a systemic worldview to our change work and how to work with patterns, as well as understanding the boundaries, goals and dynamics of a system.

Day 2 focuses on working with people and power - how we engage and collaborate with others in systems change work, offering practical methods as well as delving into the underlying relational and power dynamics that we all encounter.

Throughout, expect a rich mix of multi-method frameworks, exercises, dialogue, journaling, and peer learning. You’ll walk away not just with new insights, but with real tools and a renewed sense of possibility.

Learning outcomes

Through this 2-day workshop, you will:

• Develop your own systems approach to meet the complexity of your work and world.
• Acquire practical, introductory knowledge of core systems change tools and frameworks - including Three Horizons, the iceberg model, stakeholder mapping, and more.
• Understand the deeper dynamics of change that shape the complex challenges you’re working with.
• Learn to identify key leverage points - where and how to intervene through your projects and programmes in an ever-changing world.
• Gain guidance from experienced systems coaches as you apply these ideas to your own real-world challenges. Whether you’re new to systems thinking or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop meets you where you are.
• Explore what it means to integrate systemic ways of working into your mindset, team culture, and change strategies.
• Practise how to engage people across diverse perspectives, adapt your approach, and work more effectively in messy, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Be part of a purposeful learning environment alongside other spirited systems-minded changemakers - learning not only from the facilitators, but from each other.

How we host

Our 2-day workshop emphasises interactive facilitated learning and peer sharing. Each day includes:

• Exploration and discussion of systems change concepts including reflection and discussion in pairs, small groups, and with the full cohort.
• Daily group check-ins: an opportunity to shape your experience and influence what we cover each day
• Framework learning and application time (i.e. dedicated time to try out the framework, ask questions to the facilitator and peers, and get into the nitty-gritty of how to apply in practice)
• Network and peer sharing time around meals and tea breaks, before and after sessions, in a quiet, peaceful setting in central London

Date & Time

Systems Change Studio will take place on Wednesday 24 September (09:00-17:00 BST) and Thursday 25 September 2025 (09:00-16:00 BST).

Participants must commit to participating on both days, and we ask that participants join and leave at the designated start and end times.

If the workshop dates don't work for you, express your interest for the next offering, and we'll email you when we are accepting applications to join the next studio.

Location

The workshop will take place in person at the Royal Society of Chemistry in London, UK.

Address: Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA (See on Google Maps)

Is Systems Change Studio for me?

The offering will work well for you if:

• You are seeking an entry point to learn more about systems change
• You prefer learning in person (over a virtual learning environment) and amongst a group of peers
• You have little to some exposure to systems and systems change
• You are keen to start exploring what systems change looks like in your field through a blend of theory, hands-on application and discussion
• You have a challenge or project in mind that you would like to apply your learnings and insight to through exercises, activities and reflections

Who else will be there?

Mirroring system change principles, we aim for a group of around 12 to 18 people, representing:

• A wide diversity of worldviews, lived experience, and perspectives
• A variety of complex challenges in sustainability and social change
• We welcome participants to come from a range of professional contexts - including business / corporate, non-profit and charities, government and public sector employees, philanthropy and impact investors, and other enablers of change.
• We welcome multiple participants from the same organisation to join

The School of System Change is continually working to improve the financial accessibility of our courses. It is our intention that those able to finance the higher tier fees contribute at the full rate, in order to support others to access the discounted rates.

Full Rate: £800 GBP
For people in countries with strong economies, larger organisations and well-paid professionals. This rate reflects the true cost of the workshop.

Mid-Rate: £600 GBP
For people in countries with moderate economies, small organisations (fewer than 10 employees) and individuals.

Discounted Rate: £450 GBP
For people in need of financial assistance to support their learning. Only a few discounted rate slots are allocated to each workshop.

VAT does not apply to the course fees above.

You can opt into the following add-ons to better fit your needs:

For those interested in continuing their systems change learning support, we offer additional coaching sessions with one of the facilitators following participating in the studio days.

• Add On (Optional): + £100 GBP per each coaching session
  Virtual systems coaching session for ~50 min per session to be scheduled after the studio days

What's included

• Pre-session and mid-morning coffee, tea, and biscuits on both days
• Lunch on both days
• Peer support and mutual learning and networking environment

Refund Policy

The course fee and any add-ons are non-refundable. It may be transferred for another participant with approval from the School team. We ask that you reach out as early as you can for any enrolment transfers.

Enrol by Monday 15 September 2025 at 17:00 BST.

If you wish to enrol and pay your fees through invoice / wire transfer, please email [email protected]. 

Spaces will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis, so we recommend signing up as soon as possible to reserve your place.

We seek to create safe and brave spaces for participants from different backgrounds and lived experience to engage in learning together. We acknowledge the power and responsibility we hold in our role as a convenor and learning provider, placing multiple ways of knowing and awareness of difference as fundamental design principles in our programmes.

Read more about our commitment and journey around equity and difference here.

Accessibility

If you will need additional support for your wellbeing or access needs, then please let the team know as soon as possible, so we can factor this into our session design. You can let us know in the enrolment form or email us at [email protected] - we are happy to arrange a call to discuss how we can support your learning. The course producer will also be on hand throughout the course if you have any questions or concerns to raise. 

Are you interested in speaking with one of our team to answer any specific questions you may have? Please send us an email at [email protected]. We're looking forward to hearing from you!