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Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Practical application of the SiD method 

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Overview

Duration

6 weeks

Total fee

900

Mode of learning

Online

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Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Practical application of the SiD method
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Highlights

  • Duration 6 weeks
  • Weekly study 4 hours
  • 100% online Learn at your own pace
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Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Practical application of the SiD method
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  • As the second part of the
  • , this course builds on the theory discussed in part one to cover the most practical components of Symbiosis in Development (SiD) - the first framework for integrated sustainable development. You'll build the analytical skills and practical tools that you need to unravel any complex societal issue you may be working on.
  • This course will enable you to perform all-encompassing systems analyses and empower you with a structured approach to initiate, facilitate, and accelerate sustainability transitions.
  • The SiD framework can be effective for anyone involved in driving sustainable change through systems thinking. It offers an integrated development framework that helps us to see complex systems holistically, and gain new insights into them.
  • The SiD Method will lead you through a 5-step approach rooted in iterative design thinking. You'll learn how to perform multiple iterations to end up with a blueprint for design and rollout for your projects, going through the stages of:
  • By using the SiD integrated framework, you'll be empowered to better understand both the systems and challenges in front of you to set practical, achievable goals and drive sustainable change.
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Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Practical application of the SiD method
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Iterative Design for Systemic Solutions

Introduction to the Course

Bird?s eye overview of SiD Method

Co-create and iterate

Goal setting

Setting Systemic Goals

Vision, Sub-Goals, and KPIs

Goal formulation

System Mapping and System Understanding

Mapping, Putting complexity down on paper

System understanding

Reaching the "Eureka" Moment

Solutioning and Roadmapping

Finding solutions

Roadmaps

DIY Roadmapping

Iterate or Time to Move On?

Evaluation Phase

Iterate or Time to Move On?

Winding Up

Method Overview

Think, Act, Repeat.

Along the road: keep mapping

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