COR 292 - Systems Thinking to Solve Organizational Challenges
Course Description
Systems thinking is a holistic approach to problem-solving. In practice, it means taking a step back to understand how different systems interact and using that information to design more meaningful solutions.
In this seminar, learn a unique approach to systems thinking as a method and tool for working with change, solving complex problems, and creating individual and team learning. Systems thinking expert, Peter Senge, defines systems thinking as both a thinking skill and a language for understanding and working with complexity. When you understand the complexity of a situation, you are better able to think and act in ways that produce desired results.
Course Details
Upon the completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Identify the five disciplines of a learning organization
- Analyse the concepts of systems, systems thinking, complexity and their implications for the workplace
- Explain systems thinking archetypes
- Apply systems thinking to a challenging situation in your workplace
- Develop an action plan for using a system thinking approach at work
Topics of Instruction
- The Five Disciplines of a Learning Organization
- Applying Systems Thinking to Workplace
- Using Systems Thinking Archetypes