THINK ACT REGENERATE is a podcast by Leigh Baker of ThinkActRegenerate which explores the wealth of regenerative design solutions happening on the ground in Australia and New Zealand, as well as around the world.
In recent episodes we’ve talked about key approaches to regenerative business strategy and design – what’s happening. The growing opportunities, the goal of regeneration, circular design, product as a service, nature-based biomimicry innovation and 3D safety.
Now we’re diving deeper into the how of regenerative business execution – the smarter skills and strategies that enable better results, faster. ‘
In this episode, we’re exploring the power of systems awareness and systems capabilities, including its value in business innovation. We’ll also dip into a few of the tools available today that you can use to develop and strengthen your systems effectiveness – in ALL areas (not just sustainability).
CREDITS
Original music composed for the show by Ian Hopkinson of HopkinsonCreative.com – used with permission.
LINKS
Examples:
Wetland regeneration by drying out: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/programs/landline/2026-08-30/carp-removal-clearing-european-carp-from-murray-river-wetland/107091060
Smart traffic management systems: https://theconversation.com/smart-tech-systems-cut-congestion-for-a-fraction-of-what-new-roads-cost-125718
Brewery mining bitcoins to earn from excess solar: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-25/bitcoin-mine-generates-heat-to-produce-beer/106831374
Electric biscuit ovens – higher temp-less energy: https://www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/interviews/net-zero-oven-revolutionise-commercial-baking
Patagonia makes Earth its sole shareholder: https://corporateknights.com/leadership/patagonia-made-earth-its-sole-shareholder-will-other-companies-follow-suit/
Eliot Energy – fleets of smart batteries: https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/why-eliot-energy-is-tackling-climate-change-one-refrigerator-at-a-time
Sources:
Interface: CONFESSIONS OF A RADICAL INDUSTRIALIST by Interface founder Ray Anderson.
Stroh, SYSTEMS THINKING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/systems-thinking-for-social-change/
Ison & Straw, THE HIDDEN POWER OF SYSTEMS THINKING https://www.routledge.com/The-Hidden-Power-of-Systems-Thinking-Governance-in-a-Climate-Emergency/Ison-Straw/p/book/9781138493995
Meadows, THINKING IN SYSTEMS https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/thinking-in-systems/
Senge, THE FIFTH DISCIPLINE https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/163984/the-fifth-discipline-by-peter-m-senge/
Meadows article on Leverage Points: https://donellameadows.org/archives/leverage-points-places-to-intervene-in-a-system/
Bevan’s diagram on Leverage Points: https://x.com/HelenBevan/status/1974006943334207859
Article on Archetypes (positive as well as negative): https://thesystemsthinker.com/positive-systems-archetypes/
Systems Thinking Websites
thesystemsthinker.com – Great for practical business applications, case studies, and tools.
donellameadows.org/ – The Academy for Systems Change (formed by the Donella Meadows Project to continue her work) offers core theory and insights for beginners.
kumu.io – Diagramming tool for systems thinkers
Systemic Design
https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/resources/systemic-design-framework/
https://www.systemicdesigntoolkit.org/
Think Act Regenerate
Insights email series: https://thinkactregenerate.com/insights/
Regenerative Thinking in Action program: https://thinkactregenerate.com/program/
In recent episodes we’ve talked about key approaches to regenerative business strategy and design – what’s happening. The growing opportunities, the goal of regeneration, circular design, product as a service, nature-based biomimicry innovation and 3D safety.
Now we’re diving deeper into the how of regenerative business execution – the smarter skills and strategies that enable better results, faster. ‘
In this episode, we’re exploring the power of systems awareness and systems capabilities, including its value in business innovation. We’ll also dip into a few of the tools available today that you can use to develop and strengthen your systems effectiveness – in ALL areas (not just sustainability).
CREDITS
Original music composed for the show by Ian Hopkinson of HopkinsonCreative.com – used with permission.
LINKS
Examples
Wetland regeneration by drying out: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/programs/landline/2026-08-30/carp-removal-clearing-european-carp-from-murray-river-wetland/107091060
Smart traffic management systems: https://theconversation.com/smart-tech-systems-cut-congestion-for-a-fraction-of-what-new-roads-cost-125718
Brewery mining bitcoins to earn from excess solar: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-25/bitcoin-mine-generates-heat-to-produce-beer/106831374
Electric biscuit ovens – higher temp-less energy: https://www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/interviews/net-zero-oven-revolutionise-commercial-baking
Patagonia makes Earth its sole shareholder: https://corporateknights.com/leadership/patagonia-made-earth-its-sole-shareholder-will-other-companies-follow-suit/
Eliot Energy – fleets of smart batteries: https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/why-eliot-energy-is-tackling-climate-change-one-refrigerator-at-a-time
Sources
Interface: CONFESSIONS OF A RADICAL INDUSTRIALIST by Interface founder Ray Anderson.
Stroh, SYSTEMS THINKING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/systems-thinking-for-social-change/
Ison & Straw, THE HIDDEN POWER OF SYSTEMS THINKING https://www.routledge.com/The-Hidden-Power-of-Systems-Thinking-Governance-in-a-Climate-Emergency/Ison-Straw/p/book/9781138493995
Meadows, THINKING IN SYSTEMS https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/thinking-in-systems/
Senge, THE FIFTH DISCIPLINE https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/163984/the-fifth-discipline-by-peter-m-senge/
Meadows article on Leverage Points: https://donellameadows.org/archives/leverage-points-places-to-intervene-in-a-system/
Bevan’s diagram on Leverage Points: https://x.com/HelenBevan/status/1974006943334207859
Article on Archetypes (positive as well as negative): https://thesystemsthinker.com/positive-systems-archetypes/
Systems Thinking Websites
thesystemsthinker.com – Great for practical business applications, case studies, and tools.
donellameadows.org/ – The Academy for Systems Change (formed by the Donella Meadows Project to continue her work) offers core theory and insights for beginners.
kumu.io – Diagramming tool for systems thinkers
Systemic Design Websites
https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/resources/systemic-design-framework/
https://www.systemicdesigntoolkit.org/
Think Act Regenerate
Insights email series: https://thinkactregenerate.com/insights/
Regenerative Thinking in Action program: https://thinkactregenerate.com/program/
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