The Ecosystem Project Canvases

The Ecosystem Project Canvases

A toolkit for making the invisible dynamics of complex systems visible. These canvases help teams move beyond problem–solution thinking to illuminate their ecosystem—its purpose, boundaries, inhabitants, and value flows—and chart adaptive pathways for change.

With this template you can clarify what holds your ecosystem together, surface hidden forces and feedback loops, and explore future shifts that create healthier, more purpose-fit outcomes. It works best when used by diverse teams tackling complex challenges in organizations, communities, or cross-sector partnerships.

Use the canvases selectively—choose the ones that best fit your unique ecosystem and context. Along the way you’ll build shared understanding, spark new insights, and design interventions that stick.