Module 2.1 – Systems thinking approach for retail transformation

Activity:

Looking at the five narrative loops of the START map, consider each of the following:

• How might you interpret the loops based on your understanding of systems thinking?
• How do these align with your experiences of changing the food environment so far?
• How might you use these in your own work?

Details of the START map and each narrative loop can be found in the following paper:

Boelsen-Robinson, Blake et al. 2021 Mapping factors associated with a successful shift towards healthier food retail in community-based organisations: A systems approach. Food Policy 2021 Vol. 101 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodpol.2021.102032