Seth Kahan on Grand Challenges

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In Grand Challenges, Touchstone Events Drive Progress

September 24, 2023

I created the Touchstone Events pattern to harness and direct the social bonding and synergy that happens when people share space with each other.

Grand Challenge Case Study: Inteleos Ultrasound Proficiency

September 6, 2023

Ultrasound devices will soon replace stethoscopes. Without proficiency, practitioners can cause severe patient harm by misdiagnosing what they see.

Upward Spiral: A Grand Challenge Methodology

August 23, 2023

The Upward Spiral is the model I developed in my work as a Grand Challenge facilitator. Feel free to adapt and customize it to your needs…

Seth on Grand Challenge to Eliminate Stigma Around Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

August 9, 2023

I was recently invited to present on Stop Stigma Together, Grand Challenge to eliminate stigma around mental health & substance use disorders.

Creating a Social Movement with Grand Challenges

July 26, 2023

My work in Grand Challenges has taught me that systemic change is hard. I’m Inspired by Dr. Christina Economos, a leader in social change.

Grand Challenges: Background, Impact, and Implications

Grand Challenges: Background, Impact, and Implications

July 12, 2023

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

Seth Kahan on Grand Challenges

Why I Facilitate Grand Challenges

June 22, 2023

A Grand Challenge is a collaborative response to complex social problems that demand large-scale change from multiple fields of expertise.

Grand Challenge to Eliminate Stigma Around Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders

Grand Challenge to Eliminate Stigma Around Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

February 2, 2023

We know that stigma kills. Stigma prevents people from getting treatment, and sometimes that can lead to loss of life. My experience in this Grand Challenge exposed me to antiquated laws and policies that perpetuate stigma.

4 Goals from the Mental Health Anti-Stigma Design Summit

4 Goals from the Mental Health Anti-Stigma Design Summit

October 21, 2022

If you’re planning a Design Summit for your Grand Challenge, look at what we put together for the Huntsman Mental Health Institute’s Grand Challenge to end the …

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Coordination and Communication for Grand Challenges

October 13, 2022

I’ve just concluded the design summit for the Grand Challenge to eliminate the stigma around mental health and substance use disorders. The conference was a great success, …

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Upbeat Ambiance

October 6, 2022

At our upcoming Design Summit for the Grand Challenge to eliminate the stigma around mental health and substance use disorders, we want our attendees to be in …

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Leadership and balance

Leadership and Balance

September 22, 2022

What would it be if you could sum up leadership in one word? Inspiration? Dedication? Execution? Strategy? Did you consider balance? In the video above, I share …

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A Grand Challenge is not a Project

September 9, 2022

I have been using this platform to discuss Grand Challenges– big, bold initiatives that take on some of society’s wickedest problems. A Grand Challenge is NOT a …

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Grand Challenge Systems Model for Change

Grand Challenge Systems Model for Change

August 18, 2022

 Launching a successful Grand Challenge requires managing several critical elements. In past issues, I’ve covered: the Grand Challenge Upward Spiral, Creating a Social Movement, Ecosystem Activation, …

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