Course details
- Course date: 21 and 22 May
- Duration: 2 days
- Fee: £700
- Study mode: In-person
- Location: Building 175, Boldrewood Innovation Campus
- Refreshments and lunch provided
About this course
In our complex and interconnected world, organisations cannot carry on operating in a ‘business as usual’ manner. This is vitally important in a world of significant uncertainty and complexity arising in the context of growing recognition of stakeholders, rapidly changing technologies and changing weather and climate.
Systems thinking emphasises holistic approaches to identifying and addressing complexity and uncertainty within and across technical and social systems. It is useful for everyday organisational challenges, such as management change, restructuring, exploring a new process and others.
By understanding how different elements interact, rather than operating in silos, organisations can make smarter decisions, anticipate challenges, mitigate risk and build resilience. Systems thinking equips you with the mindset and tools to navigate complexity, identify root causes and drive meaningful change.
This course will help you see the bigger picture, identify patterns and mitigate unintended consequences, all of which are essential skills for leaders and problem-solvers in any field. Whether you work in public policy, education, business, or healthcare, you'll gain practical techniques to transform complexity into clarity and make better decisions with confidence.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for senior and middle leaders of any industry, including:
- managers
- team leaders
- consultants
- charity and public sector workers
Professionals from any industry who are keen to learn how to tackle organisational challenges will find this course useful. You'll learn to navigate change and harness the volatility of today’s landscape by using systems thinking and systems leadership skills.
Course content
The course offers a combination of theoretical sessions with opportunities for practical implementation of principles and tools. This course includes:
- guest lectures by both academics and industry experts
- interactive group activities
- practical tools for the participants to use systems thinking and leadership in their daily work life
- networking opportunities with like-minded professionals
Course aims
The aims of this course are to:
- introduce definitions of systems, systems thinking and its importance
- explore core concepts of systems thinking (e.g. feedback loops, system structure)
- apply systems thinking principles in group activities and reflect on future real-life application
Course lead
Your course lead is Professor Jeni Giambona.
