The course combined a hybrid format, starting with online exchanges on HyHyve over two months, followed by in-person sessions in Oslo. This structure enabled participants to build connections early, share practices in 10 intercultural groups and arrive prepared for hands-on collaboration. Parallel sessions allowed for a high density of input, with knowledge continuously shared across groups.

Participants came from a wide range of sectors, including public institutions and private companies such as Engie, Orange, Bosch, Siemens, Landor UK and Oslo Police. The group reflected a diversity of international professional profiles, from designers (UX, service, strategic) to sociologists, biologists, educators and alumni from partner institutions.

The programme was an introduction module that addresses key Systemic Design frameworks, including Systemic Archetypes, Iceberg Model, System Traps, Leverage Points, Paradoxical Thinking, the Three Horizons Model, Systemic Oriented Leadership, Communication Analysis and many more. These were explored through a combination of analytical tools, visual mapping (Gigamapping and Causal Loop Mapping) and tangible, practice-based exercises. The applied dimension was central, with direct links to real-world contexts such as food systems, agriculture and leadership.

Beyond the sessions, informal moments such as a collective a lovely walk to Ullevålseter contributed to building a strong group dynamic and creating meaningful exchanges.

The last session took place on the 19th of May 2026, where participants reuinited digitally to share their final Gigamap, as well as their work process, followed by feedback from peers using the method of Conversation Theory.