ISM Principles of Change

The ISM - Individual, Social, and Material - model is a multi-disciplinary tool to study the human behavior in the aspects of: behavioral economics, social psychology and sociology [GovScot.]. Based on theory and evidence, the contexts of the individual, the social, and the material have essential impact on human behaviour. The ISM model facilitates an integrated, whole-system perspective around these three contexts to highlight 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 result is a shared ownership of solutions. This is a vital part of programme management to successfully transferring ownership to operations in all kind of projects [PMI].

The ISM - Individual, Social, and Material - model is a multi-disciplinary tool to study the human behavior in the aspects of: behavioral economics, social psychology and sociology [GovScot.]. Based on theory and evidence, the contexts of the individual, the social, and the material have essential impact on human behaviour. The ISM model facilitates an integrated, whole-system perspective around these three contexts to highlight 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 result is a shared ownership of solutions. This is a vital part of programme management to successfully transferring ownership to operations in all kind of projects [PMI].