Systems Thinking Instructor-Led Course

From production and marketing to customer service and fulfillment, organizations are made up of a series of interconnected parts. And while each function may appear to operate efficiently on its own, a change in just one cog can throw the whole system out of whack, creating a continuous chain reaction of problems.

Systems thinking is a proactive problem-solving approach that examines the relationships between various organizational functions and how they impact each other. What makes systems thinking so powerful is that it enables you to predict the consequences—intended and unintended—of a potential change, eliminate silo thinking, adjust perspectives to see different viewpoints, and remain focused on the big picture. By understanding and implementing the systems thinking process, you will be able to help your organization find optimal solutions to complex challenges, improve innovation, and increase productivity.

The bottom line is that systems thinking empowers you to solve problems so that they stay solved. Instead of offering quick-fix solutions that work only in the short term, systems thinking gives you the insight—and foresight—to make decisions and take actions that benefit your organization in the long run. This three hour-program offers workplace tips, self-assessment exercises, real-life scenarios, practice activities, and more.

Key Topics:

• The core principles of systems thinking, and how this approach differs from traditional analysis.
• Determining when and how to implement systems thinking in the workplace.
• The essential terms and diagrams involved in systems thinking, and how to use them to analyze a problem.
• Three common factors that can derail systems thinking—and how to overcome them.
• How to apply systems thinking in the workplace

Participants Will Learn:

• To explain what systems thinking is.
• Identify the benefits of using systems thinking in the workplace.
• Apply the tools of systems thinking to address a problem or situation.
• Minimize the unintended consequences of major decisions.
• Recognize the potential pitfalls of implementing systems thinking in the workplace.
• Use systems thinking to improve innovation and productivity.

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