by Anaïs Sägesser | Feb 18, 2025 | Collaborative Action, Regeneration, Transitions
In a VUCA world—one defined by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity—addressing unprecedented challenges requires acknowledging that there is no singular problem-solution logic. Theories such as the Stacey Matrix and Cynefin framework suggest that when...
by Majka Baur | Oct 29, 2024 | Behaviour, Changemakers, Designing for Behaviour Change, Impact Measurement, Regeneration
When I started the Behaviour Change Project back in 2017 with great enthusiasm, I wanted to support entrepreneurs, project managers, employees, volunteers or students to access and apply key knowledge from behavioural science to design their solutions. Like many...
by Anaïs Sägesser | Jun 27, 2022 | Changemakers, Collaborative Action, Transitions
War, loneliness, inequity, biodiversity loss and climate crisis. Despite our good intentions, we are struggling to tackle the great challenges of our times effectively. By breaking down grand challenges into small tangible problems that are solvable, we keep failing...
by Majka Baur | Dec 21, 2017 | Behaviour, Changemakers, Designing for Behaviour Change
In his youth, Diego Hangartner was a member of the Swiss rowing team and participated in World championships. While everybody was physically similarly ‘fit’ and trained, he became increasingly aware that the main difference was the mental fitness. Outcomes were mostly...
by Majka Baur | Oct 12, 2017 | Behaviour, Changemakers, Collaborative Action, Designing for Behaviour Change, Impact Measurement, Transitions
I met Marilyn and Alexander Mehlmann in Berlin where they came to speak at the SustEcon Conference. In her blog, Marilyn calls herself Globetrotting Grandma. I love how she introduced herself: it shows her open mindset and her great sense of humor. Personally, I think...
