LEAD076 - Strategic Systems Thinking: The Big Picture
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.
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:
Course Outline
In this course you will explore:
- 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 the end of this course you will:
- Understand what constitutes systems thinking and recognize its importance in strategic directions and decisions for action
- Have 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
- Management & Leadership : Core Courses
- Professional Communication : Elective Courses