Systems Thinking
Elevate your strategic decisions with tools to understand the complex business, economic, environmental, political and social systems within which we operate.
Course overview
A practical two-day course that focuses on Systems Thinking approaches to strategic decision making and help you understand and deal with the complexity underlying business, economics, environmental, political and social systems.
Each day starts with some theoretical learning before diving into small group exercises. This is based on the teaching philosophy that participants learn most effectively when engaged applied learning.
What you'll learn
- Understand systems thinking terminology and concepts.
- Examine how systems thinking contributes to strategy.
- Learn how to apply systems modelling approaches to your work.
- Learn casual loop modelling.
- Understand and apply systems archetypes.
- Experience a group model building approach to systems thinking.
Course modules
Day 1
- Introduction to Systems Thinking Concepts
- Systems Thinking for Strategy
- Systems Modelling for your workplace/sector – I
- Systems Modelling for your workplace/sector – II
Day 2
- Systems Archetypes
- Group Model Building for your workplace/sector – I
- Group Model Building for your workplace/sector – II
- Conclusions and Action Items using Systems Thinking
Further Information
Format
This course is delivered as a two-day in-person workshop at our Wellington venue. It includes a mix of facilitator-led sessions, small-group exercises, and whole-group discussion. Group size is limited to 16 participants to ensure meaningful interaction and personal feedback. Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea are provided to support networking and collaboration.
What You'll Receive
You will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a Wellington Uni-Professional digital badge. These include the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours completed, making them suitable for recognition by professional organisations and employers.
Here's what others are saying
“The course is very valuable as it provides ways to apply strategic thinking to various complex problems which we might need to address in our work. I am looking forward to apply what I have learn to my next project!”
“Useful course, applicable to my day to day work, with an engaging lecturer who helped make the material interesting and memorable.”
Upcoming Courses & Delivery Options
20 Aug 2025 | Wellington
Duration: 2 days
$NZD 1,495
excl. GST
24 Nov 2025 | Wellington
Duration: 2 days
$NZD 1,495
excl. GST
Can’t make these dates or want a private course?
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