Systems Change & Market Systems Opportunities

Practical Systems Change for Development Organisations How can development organisations move beyond short-term fixes to create lasting, scalable impact? Join Weaver Network and the Vikāra Institute for a hands-on, full-day workshop designed for NPO leaders, social entrepreneurs, and impact practitioners. You’ll gain practical tools to apply market systems thinking to your programs, navigate complex environments, and build sustainable solutions. Plus, as part of this interactive session, you'll participate in an exclusive focus group shaping the upcoming Weaver Platform, giving you a direct say in our digital community while locking in 1 month of free access at launch. Investment: R2,800 per person (Includes catering and 1 month free Weaver Platform access) AGENDA 08:30 – 09:00 | Arrival & Morning Coffee Registration, networking, and settling in. 09:00 – 10:30 | Morning Session I: Systems Thinking Foundations Unpacking core systems concepts, root-cause analysis, and setting the group cadence. 10:30 – 11:00 | Mid-Morning Tea & Coffee Break 11:00 – 12:30 | Morning Session II: Practical Exploration & Case Work Interactive exercises applying systems tools to live organisational challenges. 12:30 – 13:30 | Networking Lunch 13:30 – 15:30 | Afternoon Session: Collaborative Facilitation & Tools Deep-dive discussions, cohort reflection, and strategies for facilitating long-term change. 15:30 – 15:45 | Afternoon Refreshment Break 15:45 – 17:00 | Synthesis, Q&A & Action Planning Bringing the day’s insights together, final Q&A, and defining practical next steps for your work. Looking forward to seeing you there!