Systems thinking is an approach that encourages us to view problems as parts of an overall system with interconnected relationships, rather than reacting to specific parts in isolation. In systems thinking, cause and effect is cyclical rather than linear. This framework recognizes that the world is a set of highly interconnected technical and social entities that are hierarchically organized, producing emergent behavior.
Systems thinking is an approach that encourages us to view problems as parts of an overall system with interconnected relationships, rather than reacting to specific parts in isolation. In systems thinking, cause and effect is cyclical rather than linear. This framework recognizes that the world is a set of highly interconnected technical and social entities that are hierarchically organized, producing emergent behavior.
Program Experience
In this course, you will learn the basics of systems thinking, language, and concepts, and identify specific classes of system organization often inherent within complex problems. Anticipate potential issues, understand opportunities for improvement, and implement effective and sustainable solutions. Through a series of real-world case studies and hands-on projects and collaborative workshops, you will gain the proficiency to approach any problem with a sytems-strategic lens.
Benefits
Your team will learn to:
Apply the language and concepts of systems, systems thinking, and complexity, and understand their implications for systems development
Identify specific classes of systems and system organization inherent within complex problems
Relate systems to their environment and other interfacing systems and personnel
Understand complex problem situations and maximize the outcomes achieved
Avoid or minimize the impact of unintended consequences
Employ systems thinking in strategic planning, change management, decision making, and problem-solving
Align teams, disciplines, specialties, and interest groups against system goals
Understand the role of performance measurement, and select quantitative and qualitative measures that communicate a historical and forward view of performance
Topics
Introduction to Systems: Basic Principles
Types of Systems
Hierarchy of Complexity
System Viewpoints
Synthesis, Analysis, and Inquiry
Concepts, Principles, Patterns
Systems Thinking in Product Development
Who Should Attend
Professionals who design, develop, and maintain complex products and systems, systems engineers, chief engineers, project managers, and program managers.
Instructors
Tony Freeman
Innovation, Project Management, Systems Engineering
