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Innovation Through Systems Thinking and Practice
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Introduction |
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Systems thinking and practice offer a highly effective, creative and innovative perspective enhancing organizational capability in meeting new challenges in our fast changing world. One of the major points that systems thinking makes is that everything and everyone is interconnected in an infinitely complex network of systems. When we begin to see the world and one another through this lens, we start to see our circumstances in a new light, taking more responsibility for our own role in problems, identifying more effective ways of addressing recurring challenges and creative and innovative ways to surge ahead. Systems thinking and practice has the power and potential that, once you have been introduced, are hard to resist.
In the 21st century, leaders, managers and executives need to apply critical and analytical thinking frequently to ensure effective decision making. However, the challenge is becoming really complex. Logic and intuition may not be sufficient to see through chaos and complexity in todays world. A core skill needed is the ability to quickly see reality and act creatively and decisively. Systems thinking and practice help us to view reality wholistically and to ensure that your solutions do not become new problems but genuine breakthroughs. In short, systems thinking and practice give organizations the extra edge in nurturing and sustaining a creative and innovative culture. |
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Course Objectives |
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To facilitate creative and innovative change that lasts in organizations and steps are clearly spelt out through applied systems thinking.
To explain why people do not change even when they say they want to, and what you can do to help them resolve the discrepancy between their espoused purpose and actual intentions.
To effectively prepare for the issue of new product and service creation and launch.
For positive culture creation or change in organizations.
To greatly enhance innovative capacity within the team
To enhance team bonding significantly
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Course Outline |
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Outline
Understanding Guiding Ideas of Systems Thinking & Practice
Applying Systems Thinking Principles
Working with Non-linear Reality for Creativity & innovation
Employing Causal Loop Diagrams (CLD) for Creative Problem-Solving
Detecting Systems Archetypes for Innovative Breakthroughs
Developing Scenario Processing Capability for Sustaining Innovative Culture
Going Beyond Linear Thinking
Understanding Creative & Innovative Thinking as the New Science
Moving from Newtonian Thinking into Quantum Reality
Thinking Beyond the Box Techniques
Applying Divergent Thinking Through Paradigm Shift
Applying Convergent Thinking Through Focus & Intention
How to Implement Ideas
Aligning with the Five Power Principles of Openness, Purposefulness, Multidimensionality, Emergent Property and Counterintuitiveness
Applying Systems Thinking & Practice
Quantum 1: Drawing Causal Loop Diagram for Creative Insights
Quantum 2: Applying Systems Archetypes for Innovative Breakthroughs
Quantum 3: Building Scenario Processing Ability to Sustain Innovative Culture
Quantum 4: Employing 4 Stages U-Process for Generative Dialogue
Instructional Methodology
Mini Motivational Lectures
Psycho-Dramatised Techniques for Effective Experiential Learning
Systems Thinking Games & Activities
Case & Video Analysis
Group Interaction & Role Play
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Trainer(s) |
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Mr Lim, Say Teck Richard |
Training & Development Consultant
Psychotherapist
Richard, a registered Psychotherapist in private practice, has more than 10 years of extensive experience in offering psychological consultancy and training to corporate companies, international agencies and community institutions. He trains and guides leaders in psychological understanding, skills and techniques for high work performance, effective people management, communication skills and motivating change. He is also active in providing community services in the form of psychological care and therapeutic consultancy. Richard has a Master in Social Science from the University of South Australia and a B.A.(HON) from National University of Singapore. |
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Who Should Attend |
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Team Managers
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Course Details |
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Date: |
14 to 15 September 2009 |
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Time: |
9:00am to 5:00pm |
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Venue: |
NTU@one-north campus, Executive Centre |
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Closing Date: |
31 August 2009 |
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Fee: |
Standard: SGD$590
Alumni: SGD$472 Group (3 & Above): SGD$531 |
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Registration fees inclusive of:
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Online Registration |
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Methods of Payment |
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Credit Card (Visa and Mastercard only)
2. Cheque
made payable
to Nanyang Technological University
3. Invoice to
Company (for Company Sponsored Participants)
4. E-invoice (for
Government Organizations)
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Cancellation & Refund Policy |
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Written notification to
cce@ntu.edu.sg or fax: (+65) 6774 2911 at least 10 days before course commencement |
No cancellation charges
(Full refund) |
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Written notification within 4 9 days before course commencement |
50% of course fees
(50% refund) |
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Written notification within 3 days before course commencement |
100% of course fees
(No refund) |
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