Exploring how systemic design can contribute to tackling the challenge of talent attraction

Abstract

This project explores how systemic design can tackle the challenge of talent attraction within the City of Gothenburg. By employing a qualitative methodology that integrates ethnographic approaches with systemic design practices, the study examines the complex dynamics of talent attraction from multiple perspectives. Through the engagement of municipal employees and higher education students, the research investigates different stakeholder perceptions and co-creates potential strategies for improvement. Drawing, used as part of the systemic design process, helps to visualize and understand these complexities. The findings suggest that systemic design can significantly enhance stakeholder collaboration and improve the communicative clarity of systemic relationships, contributing to more effective talent attraction strategies in municipal contexts.