Transition Design Problem Mapping
This method helps track the historical development of a problem and predict future trends, highlighting potential intervention points.
Importance for social entrepreneurship
By understanding how a problem evolved, entrepreneurs can design interventions that align with long-term changes in the system rather than short-term solutions.
How to use transition design mapping:
- Draw a timeline: Create a visual representation of the problem from the past to the present and predict future trends.
- Identify key events: Highlight key events that shaped the problem (policy changes, economic shifts, social movements).
- Recognise trends: Observe recurring patterns that perpetuate or exacerbate the problem.
- Find leverage points: Identify where interventions may have the greatest impact (e.g. policy changes, technology implementation, education).
Websites and templates
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