W13 - Increase the Odds of STEM Transformation Success with Systems Change

Program Abstract: In this workshop we will introduce participants to the conditions of systems change. The six conditions are organized across three levels: explicit, structural conditions of policies, procedures, and resource flows; semi-explicit, relational conditions of relationships/connections and power dynamics; and an implicit, transformative condition of mental models. Each participant will complete a conditions of systems change grid applying each condition to a STEM transformation effort in which they are engaged. Participants will articulate actions to address each condition as related to their transformation effort.

By the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
1. Articulate the conditions of systems change.
2. Explain the value of working across levels, particularly moving beyond the explicit level.
3. Apply the conditions to a transformation effort in which they are currently engaged.
4. Articulate specific actions to address each condition within that transformation effort.