Applying Systems Thinking and
Common Archetypes to Organizational Issues

Module 1: Why the Systems View?

Learning Objectives

This module supports the course objective to deepen your understanding of Systems Thinking and how it applies to situations of interest.

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Appreciate the differences between Systems Thinking and traditional approaches to problem solving.
• Identify the situations where Systems Thinking is most likely to add value.
• Identify the most common barriers you and your team face in using Systems Thinking, and generate strategies to address these barriers.

 

 

 

• Overview
• Getting Started
• Course Syllabus
• Module 1: Why the Systems View?
  • About This Module
    • Module Description
    • Learning Objectives
    • How to Go Through This Module
    • Estimated Times to Complete Sections
  • The Case of Acme Inc.
  • Overview of the Steps in Systems Thinking
  • Where Systems Thinking Adds Value
  • Module Summary
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Module 2: Organizational Learning and Systems Thinking Framework
• Module 3: Systems Language
• Module 4: Planning Interventions
• Module 5: Mental Models and Productive Conversation
• Module 6: Systems Archetypes
• Module 7: The Steps in Systems Thinking
• Module 8: Systems Thinking on the Job
• Course Library