This course is ideal for Strategy Analysts, Business Analysts, Process Improvement Specialists, Project Managers, Consultants, Policy Analysts, Sustainability Specialists, Change Management Professionals, Operations Managers, and Organizational Development Specialists. If you are in a role that requires effective problem-solving and decision-making within complex systems, this course is for you.

In a world full of increasingly complex challenges that resist traditional problem-solving approaches, systems thinking offers a way to make sense of these "wicked problems". By providing a holistic perspective, enabling understanding of interconnections, breaking down complexity, uncovering root causes, and anticipating unintended consequences, systems thinking equips you with a powerful set of tools to effectively tackle complex problems. If you're ready to elevate your problem-solving capabilities and create lasting impact, this course is an invaluable resource.

Our Systems Thinking course offers an in-depth understanding of a comprehensive approach to tackle complex problems. It explores the key concepts and principles of systems thinking, along with tools and techniques like causal loop diagrams and system archetypes. The course also delves into system dynamics, feedback loops, and their impact on system behaviour. By the end, you'll have developed the skills to identify, analyse, and address the root causes of problems using systems thinking and anticipate potential unintended consequences.

This course does not include an exam.

Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will receive a certificate of completion from IRM UK.

Introduction
 - Definition of systems thinking and its significance in problem-solving and decision-making.
 - Discussion on the key concepts and principles of systems thinking
 - Real-life examples illustrating the application of systems thinking.

Systems Thinking Tools and Techniques
 - Introduction to various tools and techniques used in systems thinking.
 - Discussion on the application and benefits of each tool.

Analysing System Dynamics
 - Exploration of the concept of system dynamics and its role in systems thinking.
 - Discussion on feedback loops and their impact on system behaviour
 - Analysis of system dynamics.

Applying Systems Thinking
 - Illustration of how systems thinking can be applied to real-world problems and challenges
- Brainstorming solutions and identifying leverage points within the system.