Have you ever wanted to change an outcome in your school but weren’t sure where to start? Or maybe you initiated change that didn’t have the impact you hoped for. As Don Berwick reminds us, “Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets.” This resource helps educators understand why their systems produce the results they do—and how to influence them more effectively.

The Activity System Framework (ASF) provides a tool for analyzing the interactions among key elements of a system—its members, tools and resources, focus, norms, community, and roles. Educators can use ASF to map out how their system operates, identify misalignments or tensions, and explore leverage points for meaningful change. Whether applied to a classroom, department, or committee, the framework offers a structured way to reflect, plan, and lead improvement efforts.

Knowles Teacher Initiative_ Understanding Your System Through Activity System Framework (ASF)