Who are we to push (X) narrative? The Importance of engaging stakeholder in social change

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When trying to change the way people think, it is crucial to consider ethical issues such as who has the authority to decide what people need to think. The key is to base all efforts on collaboration with the affected social groups, making sure their voices are at the center of the discussion. It is essential to first understand who is impacted by the social problem and their perspectives on potential solutions. Communicating clear values and establishing consensus with stakeholders before public engagement is vital in promoting effective and ethical mindset change.

The third season of the Ashoka Systems Change podcast explores how to influence the way people think, to change the way society works.

In Episode 1 Olga Shirobokova, co-lead of the Systems Unit at Ashoka Globalizer and lead developer of the on-line course on this topic, speaks with Nadine Freeman, co-director of Ashoka Globalizer, to introduce listeners to the course, why it was important to develop and key issues around the topic of influencing mindsets to achieve important changes in social systems.

If you are interested in learning more about how changemakers can analyze their narrative environment and begin to build a strategy around shifting mental models to create the conditions necessary for systemic change, we encourage you to have a look at our free online course on this topic at https://academy.vc4a.com/courses/como-influenciar-impacto/ (Spanish version) and https://www.ashoka.org/en-gb/mindset-shift-course (English version). The online course and the third season of the Ashoka Systems Change podcast were developed thanks to the support and in partnership with PES Latam.