You don’t have to despair at the complexity of the system!
With our 6-month guided online course, you will create a map for your tricky problem.
For whom is systemic thinking helpful?
Systemic thinking helps anyone working on complex problems. People who work on social change towards a regenerative future and implement projects such as the transformation to sustainable agriculture or the fight against poverty.
If the systemic perspective is missing, you often get lost between many urgent problems or time is invested in symptomatic solutions.
The program is aimed at employees in non-profit associations as well as association founders or social enterprises and can be booked as an individual or group course.
What you will learn int he course?
The aim of the 6-month online course on systemic thinking is for you to …
- make more informed decisions for your projects
- you can communicate more clearly with each other inside and outside the team because you have a common vocabulary.
- a well-founded system map will help you to develop a more effective strategy.
- you have the ability to transfer this competence to other problem areas
Contents & procedure
Module 1 – Fundamentals of systemic thinking
We lay the foundation for systemic thinking and what systems actually are?
In a short simulation, you experience that your own perception is also part of a complex system.
You realize: We do not observe the system from the outside – we are part of it.
Module 2 – How causal loop diagrams work
Causal loop diagrams are an effective tool for visualizing the complex dynamics of systems. You begin to recognize structures – instead of just analyzing events.
Module 3 – essential element of your system
In many small exercises, you will develop the elements step by step that will later form your system map.
Optionally, you can also involve people who are not taking part in the course in this phase – to integrate additional perspectives and gain a broader view of your topic.
Module 4 – The system map is created
We now build your complete system map from the developed building blocks. We visualize these connections with the kumu.io software.
This creates a clear and at the same time in-depth representation of your system.
Module 5 – From the map to action
We are now deriving concrete next steps from your map. We are working on it:
- How you clearly communicate the complexity of the system and your role in it
- Which leverage points are available to you to deepen your work
What services are included?
Procedure – Essentials package
(for individuals)
The Essentials package is open to anyone who wants to deepen their systemic thinking. You can participate with a very specific question or simply strengthen your skills.
The package includes:
- Personal onboarding
We take the time to work out the ideal goal for you on a 1:1 basis. - Step-by-step video instructions
You work at your own pace - Weekly group meeting We discuss your questions about the process and look at learning progress.
- closed member area – get answers to your questions on weekdays and exchange ideas with other course participants
6 months access to all content and services.
Deine Investition
You can choose between two variants:
€ 200 per month
for the duration of the 6-month program
or
€ 1,200 one-off
plus VAT.
Procedure – Team Intensive package
for teams and working groups
The Team Intensive Package was developed for teams and groups who want to go through the learning process together and are looking for even more intensive support.
Included in the package
- Step-by-step onboarding
Onboarding meeting with the team leader and interactive simulation as onboarding for the team - Step-by-step video instructions
Each employee works through the modules at their own pace - weekly group meeting We discuss your questions about the process and look at learning progress.
- closed member area – get answers to your questions on weekdays and exchange ideas with other course participants
- 4 accompanied workshops
Digital accompaniment of four half-day workshops for your team in which the system map is created.
6 + 6 months access to all content and services for more flexibility.
As teams have very different starting situations, sizes and issues, I create a tailor-made offer for each organization. This allows us to tailor the process to your needs and team size.
If you are interested in the Team Intensive Program, please write to me or arrange a short meeting using the link in the next box. You will then receive an individual offer.
Still have questions about the program?
Systemic thinking is an investment in your strategic clarity.
In a non-binding discussion, we clarify together:
- Is the online course the right one for your current challenges?
- Any questions you still have about the program and procedure?
- For the team variant: What needs does your team have?