Keeping people up to date with what has happened with the information they shared and where our change efforts are at is part of making sure that it’s been worth it for people. It provides another opportunity to clarify if what we thought we heard is correct and if they feel we are going in the right direction. It also keeps us accountable to the people we are seeking to serve.
One way of understanding of power is as the ability to make or resist change. Reboot’s focus on change makes it impossible to ignore the importance of power. There are many factors which will increase or decrease someone’s ability to make or resist change. We try and highlight all these that we can think of…
At Reboot, we ensure young people are heard, listened to, and regarded as equal partners. While we consistently include young people in our activities, we realized we have more to learn about co-designing with them. After receiving some feedback from young people following our first Innovation Social in 2023, we realised the value of testing…
There are many ways of describing the system. For many people, the system is about policies and procedures or processes that are to be followed. Systems are also made up of people, mindsets, and cultures. These are less visible but can influence or be influenced by the policies and procedures. We asked some of our…
Highlights from the first two Aberdeen Co-Production Roundtables What’s with all the hype with Co-production? Is it because those at the receiving end of development projects or ‘service users’ know inherently what they need to improve their own lives? Could it be that it’s important for those we are trying to impact to have a…
Introduction: Embarking on a mission to reshape the educational landscape for vulnerable learners in Aberdeen, Reboot, an Early Action System Change programme initiated by Aberdeen Foyer, sought to amplify the voices of young people. Through diverse engagement methods such as Real Life Stories, Photography, Streetwork, Storyboarding, Focus groups, Murals, and digital involvement, Reboot aimed to…
We don’t always get it right and actively seek out feedback to learn and adapt. Learning stance