SDP used in Cyprus

Structured Design Process (SDP) was used in 2003 by Cypriot women in a bi-communal effort to set up a Non-Governmental Organization. The goal was for this group of women to overcome cultural differences by working together to help empower the women of their communities through a 'Successful Women' project.

Using the four SDP stages of definition, designing alternatives, decision and action plan, the group identified 106 qualities of success for women; these qualities were narrowed down to indicate the top 24 qualities. In creating the influence tree, the three qualities identified at the root of a succesful women were: 1) to be an informed person that continually learns; 2) to be a balanced and independent person; 3) to have energy, drive and stamina. The influence tree was used to create a video and to help in the selection of the women featured in the video with the ultimate goal of building cohesion between Turks and Greeks on Cyprus (Christakis, 2006).

Christakis, A. N., Bausch, K. C. (2006). How People Harness Their Collective Wisdom and Power. Information Age Publishing.