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Why was the Systems Thinking in Practice hub created? article icon

Society, Politics & Law

Why was the Systems Thinking in Practice hub created?

Explore the reasons why the Systems Thinking in Practice hub was created.

Article
10 mins
What is Systems Thinking in Practice Hub about? article icon

Society, Politics & Law

What is Systems Thinking in Practice Hub about?

What is the Systems Thinking in Practice hub and who is it for? Find out in this hub with regular content updates in this short article.

Article
10 mins
Strategic planning: systems thinking in practice free course icon level 3: advanced icon

Science, Maths & Technology

Strategic planning: systems thinking in practice

Strategic planning: systems thinking in practice is a free course introducing core ideas of systems thinking in practice for managing and improving complex situations. The ideas correspond with three core activities of, firstly, understanding inter-relationships, secondly, engaging with multiple perspectives, and thirdly, reflecting on boundary ...

Free course
20 hrs
Systems explained: Sir Geoffrey Vickers video icon

Money & Business

Systems explained: Sir Geoffrey Vickers

One of the pioneers of systems thinkiing shares his vision.

Video
10 mins
Systems thinking and practice free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

Digital & Computing

Systems thinking and practice

What is systems thinking and practice? The essence of systems thinking and practice is in 'seeing' the world in a particular way, because how you 'see' things affects the way you approach situations or undertake specific tasks. This free course will help you to learn about the problems of defining a system and meet some of the key concepts used ...

Free course
8 hrs
Successful IT systems free course icon level 3: advanced icon

Digital & Computing

Successful IT systems

Information technology (IT) systems are a critical part of our world, in business and the public and voluntary sectors. They are often highly complex and interconnected combinations of technology, organisations and people. Success and failure of IT systems can be seen in many different settings. Many are highly successful; others fail, sometimes...

Free course
9 hrs
Systems modelling free course icon level 1: introductory icon

Science, Maths & Technology

Systems modelling

Maps and plans, architects and engineers, drawings, graphs and tables: all are models we use in everyday life. This free course, Systems modelling, will introduce you to the modelling process, enabling you to recognise that systems models may be used in different ways as part of a process for: improving understanding of a situation; identifying ...

Free course
4 hrs
Systems engineering: Challenging complexity free course icon level 3: advanced icon

Science, Maths & Technology

Systems engineering: Challenging complexity

This free course, Systems engineering: Challenging complexity, examines system engineering and why it is important. You will learn to identify and evaluate the importance of relationships within the process and assess the relative importance of stakeholders. You will also be able to classify a systems engineering project in terms of the balance ...

Free course
25 hrs
Environmental management and organisations free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

Nature & Environment

Environmental management and organisations

It is believed that environmental management requires action at all levels and by organisations of all types and sizes. However it is not always clear what we mean by environmental management and the role that organisations do and could play. This free course, explores the different interpretations and viewpoints involved by using system ...

Free course
15 hrs
Managing complexity: a systems approach free course icon level 3: advanced icon

Society, Politics & Law

Managing complexity: a systems approach

Do you need to change the way you think when faced with a complex situation? Managing complexity: a systems approach, is a free course that examines how systemic thinking and practice enables you to cope with the connections between things, events and ideas. By taking a broader perspective complexity becomes manageable and it is easier to accept...

Free course
20 hrs
Systems diagramming free course icon level 1: introductory icon

Digital & Computing

Systems diagramming

Please note: This course contains a Flash activity which is no longer playable. It is being updated. This course can still be studied, but you may like to postpone your study for now if you would rather have the full experience.

Free course
12 hrs
Guide to diagrams activity icon

Money & Business

Guide to diagrams

Diagrams allow us to think in new ways and approach problems differently. Learn five invaluable diagramming techniques with this video series and quiz

Activity
30 mins