Throwing a lot of money at a powerful new medicine, a new antipoverty tool or an innovative educational technique might make a dent, but it won’t address the root cause. Because this approach often falls short, a new model for social progress has emerged. It’s based on systems change thinking— which looks at the problem holistically, considers all the underlying structures that shape it, and draws upon diverse partners from many walks of life. But implementing such an approach is not straightforward.

That is why we created System Catalysts, a podcast that goes behind the scenes to uncover models for systems change that are locally driven, network supported or LDNS. Our podcast tells first-hand stories of leaders inside organizations working on some of the worlds’ biggest challenges. We offer strategies on working through complexity and explore the tools that System Catalysts are using. These catalysts are defining, mapping, and measuring problems as well as attracting, inspiring, and collaborating with allies and with the wider world.