Seth Kahan on Grand Challenges

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My Grand Challenge Methodology: Conclusion

October 15, 2024

If I’ve learned anything in my work on Grand Challenges, it is how difficult it can be to take on systemic issues. Alone, it would be impossible. We need each other.

Tackle Wicked Problems with Ecosystem Activation

July 31, 2024

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.

Getting Touchstone Events Right Matters: Here’s Why

July 16, 2024

Grand Challenges are driven forward by events, large and small. Every meeting provides a surge energized by those bond towards a common goal.

Grand Challenges: Background, Impact, and Implications

July 12, 2024

On every side, wicked problems demand a response–but what? How? Grand Challenges hold an answer. Do you hear it?

The First Annual Stop Stigma Together Summit is Coming to Salt Lake City This Summer

May 29, 2024

Stop Stigma Together is a crucial Touchstone Event to end the stigma against mental illness and substance use disorder.

The First National Summit to End Stigma: You’re Invited!

May 9, 2024

Learn how this Grand Challenge is scaling exponentially for maximum national impact to reduce mental health stigma together.

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Creating a Social Movement? Implement the Plan

April 24, 2024

Implementing the Plan is incredibly exciting because it’s where the rubber meets the road. It creates the impact of a Grand Challenge.

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A Grand Challenge Design Summit Unites Participants, Catalyzes Thrust

April 1, 2024

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.

Why Is the Health of Nurses So Important?

Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation Challenge Five Years In

March 8, 2024

America’s 4 million registered nurses are suffering. Their health is worse than the average American in every dimension except smoking.

Want to Drive Change? Recognize Interdependencies

February 15, 2024

Wicked problems are complex system problems that demand interventions and the Grand Challenge methodology is a means of developing them.

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Enmeshed in Systems? Change the Gears

January 31, 2024

The world is burning and churning; problems are everywhere. They are formidable because the gears mesh on many levels, keeping multiple systems entrained.

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Shatterproof Leads the Charge in Eradicating Addiction Stigma Across America

January 24, 2024

Gary Mendell started Shatterproof to change the way addiction is viewed in America. This is a real-world, real-time state and community-based example of the Collective Impact model.

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January 22, 2024

The four-armed, elephant-headed god of the Hindu pantheon is the remover of obstacles and the bearer of good fortune. The wooden sculpture pictured accompanied Laura and me […]

Gathering Allies

Creating a Social Movement? Gather Allies!

January 17, 2024

Gathering allies increases the momentum and impact of a Grand Challenge; directs the energy of diverse Champions to completion; builds coalitions for the Common Agenda, and increases government involvement.

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