Objectives: To introduce the delegates to the criticalness of system theory and its application to the world of work.
To enable the delegates to have working knowledge of the history, definition, core concepts of system thinking.
The Ingredients of System Thinking & Its Organisational Application
To become more confident in their diagnostic and intervention skills based on system thinking. To be able to apply such concepts and theories to support an organisation’s longer term development in working with change and in deciding /implementation of HR policies and practices.
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By Dr L Mee-Yan Cheung-Judge Director, Quality & Equality
Outline of our two days
Design Principles
Continuous default practice
Review core theoretical principles
DAY 1 System Thinking & Use of Self What does a system practitioner look like?
Core language terms, definitions
Systemic Lens in our DNA
1. Practice by doing. 2. All activities are interventions you can use 3. All concepts / terms are triggers for action
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What are the System Lenses and Behaviours?
Practices example © Quality & Equality Ltd
Implications on practices
II. Input – System Characteristics, Terms & Concepts: Their Application 3
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Introduction & Connection Overview of “Why Theories?”
I. Input – History, Definition, Insights from System Thinking
Mapping Your System Profile 4