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Society, Politics & Law
Systems Innovation - An interview with Professor Ray Ison
This short video interview taken at Systems Innovation Conference, London with Ray Ison Professor of Systems at The Open University, delves into the world of systems thinking.
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Money & Business
Systems Practice case study - The CEO
Jemima Almey is the CEO of a small but successful consultancy group - how does systems thinking shape her role?
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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
Systems thinking: a select glossary
Get to grips with the terms which drive systems thinking.
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Money & Business
Systems explained: What do we mean by feedback?
Why is feedback so essential to keep on the right course?
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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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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.
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Money & Business
Systems explained: Sir Geoffrey Vickers
One of the pioneers of systems thinkiing shares his vision.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Learning, thinking and doing
How do we learn? Understanding how is the key to learning more effectively. This free course, Learning, thinking and doing, looks at the three main categories of theories: the acquisitive, constructivist and experiential models of learning. There is no right way to learn but developing an active approach will ensure that you are open to new ideas.
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...