ISM Principles of Change

The ISM - Individual, Social, and Material - model is a multi-disciplinary tool to study the human behaviour in the aspects of: behavioural economics, social psychology and sociology [GovScot.]. The model facilitates an integrated, whole-system perspective of the challenges of individuals, organizations, and partnerships. Through the process, stakeholders aim to develop a shared understanding by identifying their respective roles in bringing about change. Hereby, the model draws insight from multiple disciplines to ease the decision-making of complex problems [sustain.]. The ISM tool was developed by

It fosters identification and development of options and shared ownership of solutions, taking account of influences on behaviours and decision-making which ultimately determine the impact of projects and actions.

for policy makers and practitioners to

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