8. Expansion

Expansion in Design accounts for multiple dimensions in scope and scale; the behaviour of the whole is more than the sum of the parts

Expansion is the ability to flex to different scope (what are we doing together?) and scale (who all must be engaged?).  This capacity requires flexibility in time—more people, more time; greater complexity— the more context setting prior to engagement and always, follow up on progress, insights, learning and implementation.   Expansion also requires the ability to design with approaches that easily accommodate a maximum mix of engagement forums – large group, small team, dyads, and individual work.

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