Systems Thinking for a Complex World: Building Problem-Solving Skills

Overview

The key message of this course is that complex systems cannot be understood by analysing their parts alone - you must understand how the parts interact and how these interactions determine system behaviour and the success or failure of management decisions.
 

Learning outcomes

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of Systems Thinking.
• Analyse complex systems and identify their interdependencies and feedback loops.
• Apply Systems Thinking tools and techniques to solve problems and make decisions in various domains.
  
• Develop a holistic perspective and recognise the potential unintended consequences of actions taken within a system.
  
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and facilitate collaboration in systems-oriented projects.
  
  

Who should attend

This course is designed to accommodate a diverse audience, including:

• Decision makers such as government agencies and industry managers/practitioners to help identify problem intervention and new areas of investment.
• Researchers and academics who are seeking a new research tool.
  
• Students studying across defence, business, public health and engineering might find these courses complement or connecting the key ideas learnt from other courses.
  
  

Presenters

Dr Oguz (Oz) Sahin is an expert systems modeller, specializing in managing assets and resources, assessing risks, and adapting to climate change. His research interests include sustainable built environments, climate change adaptation, risk assessment, integrated water-energy-climate modelling, decision support systems, coupled System Dynamics and GIS modelling, Bayesian Network modelling, multiple criteria decision analysis, and operational research methods. With over 160 publications, Dr. Sahin has made significant contributions to systems modelling, showcasing his in-depth knowledge and expertise.