On February 26th and 27th, Agirre Lehendakaria Center (ALC) facilitated a two-day workshop on Systems Change, in partnership with Rethink Ireland and key stakeholders from the Irish mental health sector. Held at Fumbally Stables in Dublin, the event welcomed a network of practitioners dedicated to developing new models in addressing complex societal issues from a systems lense.

The first day focused on building internal capabilities within Rethink Ireland, helping the team develop the tools and mindset needed to bring a systems perspective into their work. Through open discussions and hands-on activities, we explored systems mapping, listening, sensemaking, and co-creation—not just as abstract concepts, but as practical ways to make a real impact.

On the second day, the conversation widened to include Rethink Ireland awardees and key mental health partners, designing a collective Community of Practice for the next two years.

A highlight of the workshop was exploring K Tool, a platform designed to capture and analyze narratives—helping organizations not just collect data, but truly understand the human stories behind it. Seeing how these tools can shape decision-making and drive meaningful change sparked some great conversations about how to apply these methods moving forward.