Multisolving Virtual Book Tour

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This session for the System Dynamics Society is part of Dr. Sawin’s virtual book tour, where she shares the insights and practical strategies behind her approach to multisolving—an innovative way of addressing multiple, interconnected challenges with singular, unified actions. Dr. Sawin’s work brings systems thinking to the forefront of tackling global issues, showing how the principles of System Dynamics can be applied to create powerful, multi-layered solutions in real-world contexts. In this event, she will delve into how multisolving can transform complex, entrenched problems by aligning efforts across sectors like climate, health, equity, and economic resilience. The event will feature an engaging presentation, followed by an interactive session where participants can discuss multisolving within their own projects and communities. Dr. Sawin’s journey in writing Multisolving highlights the potential of systems-based solutions to bring about enduring change, making this session a valuable opportunity for our members to explore fresh applications of System Dynamics and contribute to impactful solutions on a broader scale.

About the Presenter

Dr. Elizabeth Sawin is the Director of Multisolving Institute. Beth is an expert on multisolving, actions that address equity, climate change health, well-being, and economic vitality as integrated issues. She developed the concept after studying bright spots around the world where people created systems change by building connections across silos. In 2021, Beth founded Multisolving Institute to share this research and to develop tools tailored for multisolving. Beth has dedicated her career to the theory and practice of creating change in complex systems. She trained in system dynamics computer simulation with Donella Meadows at Sustainability Institute. At the Institute, she also supported sustainability leaders from around the world as they used system approaches to conserve land, enact climate policy, restore rivers, promote healthy communities, and more. Prior to founding Multisolving Institute, Beth co-founded the think tank Climate Interactive to develop tools for grappling with the complexity of the climate system. She led Climate Interactive’s efforts to integrate measures of equity, health, and well-being into decision-support computer simulations. Beth writes and speaks about multisolving and leadership in complex systems for both national and international audiences. Her writing has been published in Non-Profit Quarterly, The Stanford Social Innovation Review, U. S. News, The Daily Climate, and System Dynamics Review. Her work has been widely covered including in the New York Times and the Washington Post.  Her book Multisolving: Creating Systems Change in a Fractured World will be published by Island Press in late 2024. She has two adult daughters and lives in rural Vermont where she and her husband grow as much of their food as they can manage.

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