The Systems Sandbox
Join Hosts Matt Healey and Tenille Moselen from First Person Consulting (FPC) to explore the world of systems thinking and complexity.
The Systems Sandbox has been developed as part of FPC's capacity building work with the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth)'s Local Government Partnership, but has been designed for any organisations or people grappling with complex problems and opportunities.
To learn more about VicHealth and their Local Government Partnership check out their website: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/local-government-partnership
For more about FPC and their work check out their website: www.fpconsulting.com.au
Episodes
13 episodes
#13 From Snack Aisles to City Streets: Systems Change at the Local Level with Dr Tamika Wopereis
What shapes our everyday food choices? And what can local governments actually do about it?In this episode, we explore the food environment through a systems lens — from what’s on offer in the corner store to the broader policie...
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Episode 13
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43:39
#12 Not Just a Method, But a Relationship: Systems Thinking in Place with Penny Hagen and Angie Tangaere
What does it take to change systems — not just tweak them? In this powerful episode, Angie Tangaere and Penny Hagen from the Auckland Co-Design Lab share what it means to lead transformative, indigenous-led systems change rooted in place...
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Episode 12
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1:14:03
#11 Thriving Systems for Thriving Kids: The Role of Context and Partnerships with Jacinta Perry
In today's episode, Matt and Tenille talk with Jacinta Perry from Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership (TQKP) about what it means to view partnerships as systems, focusing on child-centered frameworks for systemic change. Jacinta explains the r...
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Episode 11
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46:01
#10 Cohesion with a Side of Connection: Navigating Food Systems with Dheepa Jeyapalan
We've hit the 10-episode mark! To celebrate, we're unpacking food systems with the help of Dheepa Jeyapalan, Food Systems Lead Convenor at Regen Melbourne.In this episode of The Systems Sandbox, Dheepa shares her journey from studying di...
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Episode 10
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41:55
#9 From Surface Change to Systems Change with Dr James Nobles
In this episode Matt chats with Dr James Nobles from Leeds Beckett University about his journey into and use of systems thinking methodologies. They cover the ways in which we can and should think about the deeper layers to target, and where to...
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Episode 9
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52:28
#8 Of Stories, Systems, and "Imelda, Who Was Small" with Thea Snow
Stories are powerful levers for change and building shared understanding, but where do they fit within the context of systems work? But also, what is Thea Snow, Regional Director at the Centre for Public Impact's favourite story?If thos...
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Episode 8
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47:44
#7 Inviting Conversation Through Powerful Questions (Bonus Episode)
It's a new year - time for a new episode! We've put together this shorter bonus episode to ease you into the new year. In this episode, Matt delves into the role of questions - specifically 'powerful questions' and their ability to create a spa...
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Episode 7
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28:07
#6 But Seriously... How Do I Map a System?
In this follow-up to Episode #5 on diagnosing complexity, Matt and Tenille get tangible with a conversation on ways to think and approach systems mapping. The big focus is on two foundational ways to frame a system:through the actor...
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Episode 6
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40:13
#5 Systems and Place with Dominique Hes... and How-To Diagnose Complexity
In this episode of The Systems Sandbox, Matt chats with author, educator, policy advisor and regenerative thinker Dominique Hes about her take on systems thinking. She offers insights into the importance of adaptability, the importance of desig...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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54:00
#4 Healthy Habits for Kids: Lessons from Canada with Ruby Marshall... and Mental Models
In this episode, Tenille speaks with Ruby Marshall, the Live 5210 coordinator at the University of British Columbia. Ruby shares her journey in health promotion, from her roots in Australia to her current role in Canada, where she collaborates ...
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Episode 4
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47:20
#3 Determinants of... And The Pig Model
We continue the theme of systems journeys, with hosts Tenille and Matt sharing how they each came to learn about the ideas and practices of systems thinking from public health and environmental disciplines. This includes the determinants of hea...
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Episode 3
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46:24
#2 Systems Thinking as Process and Product with Jocelyn Bignold OAM
Systems thinking is valuable as both process and product, but that is not the end of the story. These are both inputs into wider efforts and processes for change. In this episode we chat to Jocelyn Bignold OAM and the CEO of McAuley Com...
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Episode 2
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39:34
#1 Welcome to the Sandbox
The Systems Sandbox is a fortnightly series that unpacks the realities of applying systems thinking to complex contexts. First Person Consulting (FPC) have developed the Systems Sandbox as part of their capacity building work with the Victorian...
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Episode 1
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