Systems Thinking

34mGeneral2019-06-13

Authors

Derek Cabrera

PhD, Faculty at Cornell University

Course details

The situations and events that we deal with in our daily personal and work lives are complex, yet our thinking is often biased and simplistic. By adopting new ways of thinking that are more in tune with our adaptive, nonlinear world, we can achieve increased effectiveness and success in nearly all domains. In this course, learn the basic tenets of systems thinking, a more sophisticated way of looking at problems and organizing your thoughts. Instructor Derek Cabrera—a Cornell University professor specializing in systems thinking—lays out what systems thinking is, why it’s valuable, and how to do it. Learn all about the power of mapping in systems thinking and get examples of its real-life applications. Plus, learn how systems thinking can even help you boost your emotional intelligence.

Skills covered

Design ThinkingUser ExperienceGraphic DesignDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

1. Why Systems Thinking

01 - Making sense of a complex world
02 - Understanding the Why , What , and How of systems thinking
03 - Learning to see the unknown

2. What Is Systems Thinking

04 - The systems thinking feedback loop
05 - Mental models
06 - The DSRP technique
07 - Sharing meaning, not just information

3. How to Use Systems Thinking

08 - The power of mapping in systems thinking
09 - A visual grammar
10 - DSRP maps
11 - Work example

4. The Larger Implications and Applications of Systems Thinking

12 - Real-life example
13 - Developing emotional intelligence with systems thinking

Conclusion

14 - One key takeaway