Complexity Mapping & Systems Design

Many challenges arise not from a single technical or organisational issue, but from the way multiple systems, stakeholders, incentives, and constraints interact. Our work in complexity mapping and systems design helps organisations make sense of these interdependencies and identify realistic points of leverage.

What We Do

We support teams in understanding the structure of complex problems and the mechanisms that drive behaviour within them. This typically includes:

• Mapping system components, dependencies, and information flows
• Identifying constraints, bottlenecks, and systemic risks
• Analysing the impact of policies, technologies, or strategic changes
• Highlighting areas with the greatest potential for meaningful intervention

How We Work

We combine structured analytical methods with qualitative insight from subject-matter experts and stakeholders. Our models are built to be transparent and traceable, enabling teams to explore scenarios, test assumptions, and understand how decisions propagate through the wider system.

The result is a shared understanding of complexity that supports informed, coordinated action without oversimplifying the problem.

Typical Engagements

• Designing or refining multi-stakeholder programmes
• Assessing feasibility and system-level impacts of new capabilities
• Supporting organisational change and integration planning
• Evaluating long-term strategic pathways or technology transitions

Example Outputs

• System maps and influence diagrams
• Scenario analyses and decision pathways
• Constraints and opportunity assessments
• Recommendations for system-level design choices

Our aim is to help organisations navigate complexity with clarity and act with intent.