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Technical Reports

Vol. 1

Editable activity system artefacts for use in Change Laboratory workshops

Submitted
April 17, 2025
Published
2025-04-17

Abstract

This entry concerns the use of editable activity systems provided as downloadable Powerpoint slides. Examples are given of how the slides might be used in live face-to-face workshops, or in online workshops facilitated through video conferencing platforms. The resource also provides graphical representations that can be used to analyse and describe systemic contradictions.

References

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