Machine derived contents note: Forewords -- Will Hutton and David Fillingham -- Prologue -- Why do we need whole systems change? -- How do we put these fine words into action? An overview of whole systems development -- The emerging practice of whole systems development -- Leadership: keeping the big picture in view -- Public learning -- Valuing difference and diversity: getting the whole system into the room -- Meeting differently: large and small group working -- Follow-through and sticking with it -- From organisations to networks -- Confirming cases: local problems and local solutions within whole systems -- Epilogue