Systems Thinking for Third Sector Groups

Systems thinking is a way to see beyond isolated events to the deeper patterns, connections and root causes that explain many of the problems that confront us in organisations and communities. The workshop will provide a practical understanding of systems thinking principles, approaches and tools in order to integrate and use them in individual and team work. As a result of the training program, participants will learn how to apply selected systems thinking tools in order to reach a deeper understanding of management problems and generate solutions more likely to work. They will also have the opportunity to work through at least one current critical management issue using a systems approach process to identify possible solutions for action when they return to their organisation. The session will include a variety of exercises, worksheets, planning guides and assessment tools for practical application of the concepts as well as a resource bibliography.