What we do
At AFOCAL, we help you to step back and refocus your lens to see your system as a wider, interconnected whole. We use a well-researched scientific framework that offers alternative ways of thinking, provides clarity on your problems, and enables you to build long-term resilience and sustainability in your system.
Complex Problems
Most often, the problems that you face in your system have many components. It can be hard to see with clarity when dealing with complexity. We offer a process that:
- Takes a systems view of your problem
- Identifies patterns and conditions that contribute to your problem
- Brings people together to work on your problem
- Provides options for interventions that will lead to significant and lasting improvements for your system
Strategic Planning
In a rapidly changing and disruptive world, it can be challenging to plan with confidence into the future. A systems thinking approach to strategic planning will:
- Map the history and context of your system
- Bring your stakeholders together to explore how you can better fulfill your purpose and deliver value for the people you serve
- Generate where you want your system to be and how to get there
- Build an understanding of the system interactions that will enable you to achieve your goals
Systems Thinking Training
To be leaderful in complexity requires building your leadership skills and toolkit. Our training program offers skill development in:
- Leadership of complex systems
- Aligned action and adaptive governance practices
- Building resilience and adapting to change
Sector consultatioN and research
There are many times in our systems where we need to bring people together to understand what’s really going on, solve problems, and make change. We offer:
- A facilitated systems approach to consultation that generates shared understanding and willingness within diverse stakeholders
- A methodical and data driven research process that maps context and what people care about
Ready to take a systems thinking approach?
If you want a new perspective to navigate the complexity of your work, please contact us. We look forward to hearing your story and discussing how a systems thinking approach could support you.