Wicked problems persist because multiple forces across the different dimensions of society perpetuate them. To solve a wicked problem, a Grand Challenge must summon forces that can bring about a better outcome. It must activate a beneficial ecosystem.
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Grand Challenges are driven forward by events, large and small. Every meeting provides a surge energized by those bond towards a common goal.
Getting Touchstone Events Right Matters: Here’s Why Read More »
On every side, wicked problems demand a response–but what? How? Grand Challenges hold an answer. Do you hear it?
Grand Challenges: Background, Impact, and Implications Read More »
Stop Stigma Together is a crucial Touchstone Event to end the stigma against mental illness and substance use disorder.
The First Annual Stop Stigma Together Summit is Coming to Salt Lake City This Summer Read More »
Learn how this Grand Challenge is scaling exponentially for maximum national impact to reduce mental health stigma together.
The First National Summit to End Stigma: You’re Invited! Read More »
Implementing the Plan is incredibly exciting because it’s where the rubber meets the road. It creates the impact of a Grand Challenge.
Creating a Social Movement? Implement the Plan Read More »
A Design Summit has insularity. The intent is to create a time away from day-to-day life where a new movement can be launched.
A Grand Challenge Design Summit Unites Participants, Catalyzes Thrust Read More »
America’s 4 million registered nurses are suffering. Their health is worse than the average American in every dimension except smoking.
Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation Challenge Five Years In Read More »
Wicked problems are complex system problems that demand interventions and the Grand Challenge methodology is a means of developing them.
Want to Drive Change? Recognize Interdependencies Read More »
The world is burning and churning; problems are everywhere. They are formidable because the gears mesh on many levels, keeping multiple systems entrained.
Enmeshed in Systems? Change the Gears Read More »
