Learning outcomes

After completing this part of the course, you should be able to:

• describe three interwoven practical dimensions of using systems tools and ideas
• describe examples of conventional entrapments associated with reductionism and dogmatism, and examples of potential entrapments associated with systems thinking claims towards holism and pluralism
• distinguish between developing STiP competencies and STiP capabilities
• understand relevance of a systems thinking in practice heuristic for managing uncertainty in challenging situations, as part of STiP bricolage
• appreciate the range of systems approaches for managing uncertainty in changing situations.