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We live in a world that is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. Systems thinking expert, Michael C Jackson, highlights the demand these characteristics place on decision- makers at every level to manage the emergent complexity within our organisations, society, and environment. These global challenges require a new way of thinking. Systems thinking is an essential future-fit leadership skill.

Critical Systems Thinking provides a framework in which we can apply Systems Thinking methodologies and models in considering new and existing situations and approaching these from multiple perspectives, disciplines, and skills.

This course aims to assist learners to look at situations, whether complex, wicked or simple, more holistically by adopting a collaborative approach on how to view systems, and people as part of the system.

Developing a systems thinking approach enables you to shift from a reactive mindset to a proactive mindset. “Traditionally systems thinking courses teach you how to model a system interaction, in this course, the focus is on the identification of problems and the right tools to help solve them, helping you do something different on Monday”, says Letlotlo

Course summary

Format: Wits certified online short course
Certification: Wits University certificate of competence
Duration: 13 weeks
Breakdown: 11 weeks online learning supported with virtual lectures. Final assessment submitted in week 13.
Hours per week: 5 – 7
Language: English

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