SBS Endorsed - Systems Thinking for Leaders and Managers
5 DaysSBS Endorsed - Systems Thinking for Leaders and Managers - Virtual Learning
Course Methodology
This course employs a highly interactive, experiential learning approach, combining case studies and real-world applications to illustrate systems thinking in action, hands-on system mapping exercises using tools like Causal Loop diagrams and Stock & Flow diagrams, and scenario-based problem-solving to address complex business and leadership challenges. Participants will engage in collaborative group activities that foster dynamic discussions and teamwork while also reflecting on personal and organizational systems to immediately apply their learning in real-world contexts.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Apply key ideas, parts of a system, and common patterns to improve decision-making and problem-solving
- Create basic system diagrams, analyze system flows, and identify key stakeholders to better understand complex systems
- Recognize feedback loops, key influence points, and system strengths to make better predictions and improvements
- Use system thinking to solve workplace challenges, improve policies, and support teamwork with real-life examples
- Develop skills in innovation, change management, and sustainable transformation by refining mental models and evaluating system effectiveness
Target Audience
This course is designed for professionals who navigate complexity, change, and decision-making, including senior leaders and executives seeking to enhance strategic thinking, department heads and managers aiming to improve cross-functional collaboration, and project and change management professionals leading complex transformations. It is also ideal for business analysts and strategy planners tackling interconnected organizational challenges, government and policy makers addressing systemic public administration issues, and entrepreneurs and innovators focused on building resilient and scalable business models.
Target Competencies
- Systems Thinking and Holistic Analysis
- Strategic Thinking and Foresight
- Complex Problem-Solving and Root Cause Analysis
- Decision-Making under Uncertainty
- Systems Mapping and Analytical Modeling
- Cross-Functional Collaboration and Leadership
- Change Management and Resilience
Course Outline
- Foundations of Systems Thinking
- Understanding systems and their components
- Core principles of Systems Thinking
- Mental Models and system behavior
- Common system archetypes
- The role of Systems Thinking in decision-making
- Mapping and Visualizing Systems
- Introduction to systems mapping tools
- Creating Causal Loop diagrams
- Stock and Flow analysis
- Mapping stakeholders and influences
- Leveraging technology for systems mapping
- Understanding System Dynamics
- Feedback loops and delays
- Identifying leverage points in systems
- Behaviour Over Time graphs (BOTs)
- System resilience and fragility
- The role of emergence in complex systems
- Systems Thinking in Action
- Applying Systems Thinking to organizations
- Integrating Systems Thinking in policy and strategy
- Solving complex problems with a systems approach
- Facilitating collaborative Systems Thinking
- Case studies and real-world applications
- Enhancing Systems Thinking Capabilities
- Systems Thinking for innovation and growth
- Personal mastery and refining Mental Models
- Driving systemic change and transformation
- Monitoring, evaluating, and adapting systems
- Developing a sustainable Systems Thinking mindset
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