This presentation explores the application of the 3D Framework from Transformative Social Innovation (TSI) theory in guiding social change efforts to achieve more fundamental, wide-spread and sustained impact. Through empirical research on global networks of community-led and student-led sustainability initiatives, I developed the 3D Framework in my doctoral research, offering a conceptual lens and practical tool for enhancing transformative capacities within social innovation movements.

Through a brief presentation, as well as embodiment and reflection exercises, participants will learn how they can use the 3D model to strengthen their social change efforts in the context of organizations or networks they are part of, as well as their individual life choices. A key benefit of this model lies in the simplicity of the idea of ‘deepening, widening and lengthening’ as a way of navigating complex and uncertain social change processes, making use of an evidence-based strategic learning approach.

The session will invite discussion and feedback on how the model can be refined, expanded, and combined in relation to the broader landscape of integral theory and practice and other social change approaches.