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Money & Business
Systems explained by Russell Ackoff
Russell Ackoff talks about his career, systems thinking and operational research.
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Society, Politics & Law
Why was the Systems Thinking in Practice hub created?
Explore the reasons why the Systems Thinking in Practice hub was created.
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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 ...
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Money & Business
Systems in action: Pea canning case study
A challenge to a canning company's business required some quick changes.
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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
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Society, Politics & Law
Mo Vernon On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Mo Vernon speaks with Prof. Simon Bell about using systems thinking, diagramming and rich pictures.
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Society, Politics & Law
Rupesh Shah On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Dr. Rupesh Shah, a Staff Tutor in Engineering and Innovation at The Open University, speaks with Prof. Simon Bell about what systems means to him.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Project Fear: Order your free graphic novel
An uncertain world. Can systems thinking free us from fear? Simon Bell & Charles Cutting's graphic novel asks the question.
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Digital & Computing
Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities
Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities, is a free course that introduces you to the systems diagramming techniques of Rich pictures, Spray diagrams and Systems maps. Using a case study project based in Africa, the course illustrates the use of powerful use of systems diagramming for international development management. This is a ...
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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 ...
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Society, Politics & Law
Jake Chapman On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Jake Chapman speaks with Prof. Simon Bell about what a systems approach means to him and touches on the subject of active listening.
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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.