Diagrams allow us to think in new ways and approach problems differently. Learn five invaluable diagramming techniques with this video series and quiz
Category: Money & Business
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In May 2021, Humberto Maturana, a Chilean Biologist, died aged 92. In these videos he explains the differences between information transfer within biological and non-biological systems.
Category: Leadership & Management
One of the pioneers of systems thinkiing shares his vision.
Category: Leadership & Management
Russell Ackoff talks about his career, systems thinking and operational research.
Category: Leadership & Management
Peter Checkland recalls how a shortage of management education led him to develop his theories.
Category: Leadership & Management
A challenge to a canning company's business required some quick changes.
Category: Leadership & Management
Jemima Almey is the CEO of a small but successful consultancy group - how does systems thinking shape her role?
Category: Leadership & Management
Why is feedback so essential to keep on the right course?
Category: Leadership & Management
Get to grips with the terms which drive systems thinking.
Category: Leadership & Management
Professor Peter (Jake) Chapman has made a large contribution to society, especially with his work which led to the energy rating of all buildings. Watch a film which explores what happened when Jake of The Open University and an architect of the Milton Keynes Development Corporation recognised the dangers of increased energy on the climate. Their energy efficiency measures are now part of everyday life and better known as the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
Category: Nature & Environment
Paul Tucker speaks with Prof. Simon Bell about what systems thinking in regards to sustainability.
Category: Nature & Environment
Arwen Bailey speaks with Prof. Simon Bell about systems in agricultural research.
Category: Nature & Environment
This free course, Nature matters: systems thinking and experts, explores conceptual tools for assisting our thinking and deliberation on what matters. The notion of 'framing' nature is introduced and three readings provide an understanding of systems thinking for explicitly framing issues of environmental responsibility.
Category: Nature & Environment
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 thinking to provide a framework with which to better understand environmental management and organisations.
Category: Nature & Environment
This is the first course in the 'Understanding the environment' series. For more information, see the introductory session here339.
Category: Environmental Studies
There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society, rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact, cannot resolve the converging environmental, social and economic crises we now face. The primary aim of this free course, Understanding the environment: Flows and feedback, is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldview.This is the fourth course in the 'Understanding the environment' series. For more information, see the introductory session here.
Category: Environmental Studies
There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society, rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact, cannot resolve the converging environmental, social and economic crises we now face. The primary aim of this free course, Understanding the environment: Complexity and chaos, is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldview.This is the fifth course in the 'Understanding the environment' series. For more information, see the introductory session here.
Category: Environmental Studies
There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society, rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact, cannot resolve the converging environmental, social and economic crises we now face. The primary aim of this free course, Understanding the environment: Co-evolution, is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldview.This is the sixth and final course in the 'Understanding the environment' series. For more information, see the introductory session here.
Category: Environmental Studies
This is the third course in the 'Understanding the environment' series. For more information, see the introductory session here339.
Category: Environmental Studies
This is the second course in the 'Understanding the environment' series. For more information, see the introductory session here.
Category: Environmental Studies