Problem-Solving Pathways

• Demand-Side Innovation

  NAIS's Jobs-to-be-Done Parent Research analyzed why parents hire our independent schools. Using this research, the Strategy Lab helps schools understand the demand in their market in order to drive innovation design.

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• The Magnetic Mountain

  Innovation is journey and requires schools to be on the move. NAIS created a storytelling framework that allows schools to map their journeys and understand where they need to go to make progress.

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• Systems Thinking

  Looking at schools through a systems thinking lens helps outline how resources lead to outcomes and what metrics schools are ultimately using to determine success. Knowing how all the elements of a school are interrelated can provide a unique perspective when considering how to solve your most pressing issues.

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