Program Overview

Using Systems Thinking to Unpack Problems

Short course

Understanding and applying systems thinking is key to driving transformative change, especially when tackling complex, multifaceted problems.

At a Glance

• Fees: A$800 inc. GST
• Alumni discounted fees: 10% discount for Early Bird, and current Monash University staff and students.

Overview

In this course, Using Systems Thinking to Unpack Problems, you'll learn how to practically apply systems thinking to understand and uncover the underlying social, economic, and environmental factors that influence challenges. With these insights, you will be empowered to make more informed decisions on where to intervene and which behaviours to target for maximum impact.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for problem solvers who seek to enhance their analytical skills and adopt a holistic perspective when addressing complex challenges. Whether you are:

• A business professional aiming to streamline and optimise organisational processes,
• A policymaker striving to tackle societal problems, or
• An aspiring innovator looking to design impactful solutions,

This course equips you with the tools, frameworks, and skills to navigate and solve intricate problems effectively.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand how systems thinking contributes directly to the development of effective behaviour change initiatives.
• Use cause and effect mapping to broaden your perspective of the context and dynamics surrounding a problem.
• Gain insights into the big picture, identifying which actors and behaviours will have the greatest impact.
• Apply systems thinking to later stages of the BehaviourWorks Method, including identifying behaviour drivers and designing effective behaviour change evaluations.

Program Structure

• Duration: 15 hours of online learning spread across a seven-day program
• Format: Flexible, self-paced learning with 2 interactive online workshops

Workshops:

• First Friday: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Last Friday: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Self-paced Learning:

• 11 hours of learning between workshops

Learning Methods:

• Videos, case studies, peer review activities, discussions, and readings delivered on our online platform
• In-house Researcher Engagement: Interactive sessions with leading researchers in applied behavioural science

Related Programs

• Applying Behavioural Science to Create Change

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• Behaviour Change Solutions: Design and Implementation

  In this 8-week online course we equip you with the skills and knowledge to design, implement and test behaviour change programs, using evidence-based strategies and cutting-edge research from our qualified behavioural scientists.