Systems Thinking for Complex Challenges.
Most challenges today are symptoms of deeper, systemic issues. Solving such persistent problems effectively means going beyond surface-level solutions and addressing the structures driving them.
Moving Beyond Linear Thinking
We integrate systems thinking into our approach to tackle the complexity of contemporary challenges. Instead of treating problems in isolation, we identify patterns, structures, and mental models shaping long-term outcomes.
The Iceberg Model: Seeing the Full Picture
The Iceberg Model reveals the deeper layers influencing visible problems:
Events: What we see — extreme weather, supply chain disruptions, migration.
Patterns & Trends: Repeated occurrences that reveal deeper risks.
Structures: Policies, market forces, and incentives shaping behavior.
Mental Models: The underlying assumptions and beliefs driving decision-making.
By working at the structural and mental model levels, we help organisations implement lasting, high-impact solutions instead of short-term fixes.
Scenario Analysis for Resilient Strategies
Our approach considers the pressures exerted by distinct risks on key system components. By leveraging scenario analysis, we explore how these components might evolve to guide organisations toward resilient and adaptive outcomes.
From Insights to Action
Riks Analysis
Identifying relevant risks applying a systemic lens.
Transition Pathways
Developing a portfolio of solutions for identified risks.
Impact Assessment
Evaluating outcomes holistically beyond financial benefits.