our field notes

Reboot offers different tools to explore different places and spaces in new and informed ways. We have learned much on our journey of discovery – and we exist in part to help others to learn from our own experience so that they too can explore their systems from different perspectives using the tools we have developed.
Here are some of the things that we have noted while being out in the field. If you want to learn more, just get in touch.


Innovation Social

Innovation Social What if there was a space for young people, concerned individuals and youth serving organisations to come together to solve …



Keep exploring

We don’t always get it right and actively seek out feedback to learn and adapt. Learning stance



Flexibility is key

One size does not fit all. We provide different ways of taking part and work at a pace that suits individuals, meeting …



The importance of feedback

Keeping people up to date with what has happened with the information they shared and where our change efforts are at is …



How do we know its worth it?

We can’t always make the changes happen that people would like to see. However, we can make sure there is always something …



Where the power lies – and how to change the balance

One way of understanding of power is as the ability to make or resist change. Reboot’s focus on change makes it impossible …



The importance of listening

There’s a big push for engagement from policy makers to funders. It feels like everyone is running a survey or consultation. At …



When translating the jargon helps

Jargon are words or phrases that mean something to a particular group of people. This means that people who are not in …



What is ‘The system’

There are many ways of describing the system. For many people, the system is about policies and procedures or processes that are …

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