LEAD076 Strategic Systems Thinking: The Big Picture

 
 
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Course Description

In this course, you'll delve into the vital skill of strategic systems thinking. You'll familiarize yourself with crucial theories and diverse models tailored to analyze organizational challenges systematically and strategically. While this course is structured around organizational contexts, the principles of strategic systems thinking are equally applicable to social, community and global issues

Course Outline

Throughout this course, you'll explore various models, perspectives and tools centered on systems thinking. These resources will empower you to enhance your strategic thinking abilities, particularly in navigating complex or crisis scenarios. Over the span of four weeks, you'll engage with the following models:

  • Systems Big Picture, Self-Organization and Unintended Consequences
  • The Cynefin Framework
  • Bolman and Deal’s Four Frames 
  • Four Worlds' Medicine Wheel Analysis
  • Barry Johnson's Polarity Management  
  • PwC's DNA Model 
  • Systems traps

Learner Outcomes

By course completion, you'll be able to:

  • Understand what constitutes systems thinking and recognize its importance in strategic directions and decisions for action
  • Gain comfort with the inevitable paradox and uncertainty that accompanies strategic systems thinking
  • Recognize when and how a strategic systems thinking tool is relevant

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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