Understanding problems

This folder contains resources related to understanding problems, issues, and root causes.

How to Identify Structural Problems

Learn to identify structural problems at the root cause.

1. Field Guide

Tools and resources

Framing an Issue for Discussion

Articulate the issue, provide the relevant context and background information, and have a game plan for helping people think together about issues that matter.

SWITCH PATHWAYS

Pathway 1 | Preparing for Change

Pathway 2 | Awareness: Aligning Intention and Action

Pathway 4 | Action: Working on Structures

Pathway 5 | Action: Improving Team Health

Pathway 6 | Accountability: Testing Ideas

Giving thanks: We share these resources in gratitude to all of our teachers and with appreciation for the value they have brought us. The field guide is a living resource that we are consistently adding to. We receive no payment or kickbacks for sharing. Access and use of these resources should be done at one’s own discretion. If you see a resource you like, we encourage you to reach out to the author.

Have a resource to add? We are always looking to expand the resources we can share. If you have a tool/resource/link you would like to share with UWC and its partners, please email us: research@upwithcommunity.org.