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Apply System Thinking Psychology for the New Era
Effective decision making and learning in a world of growing dynamic complexity requires leaders to develop tools to understand the structures of complex systems. Systems thinking as a platform for leadership performance utilizes habits, tools and concepts to develop an understanding of the interdependent structures of dynamic systems and working with complexity. When leaders have a better understanding of systems, they are better able to identify the leverage points that lead to desired outcomes.
In this course, team leaders and executives will learn and apply Systems Thinking concepts, methodology and practical tools to tackle complex organizational situations and produce sustainable results and enhanced organizational learning. They will be able to impart the knowledge to their team members and coach them to use the same approaches and processes to promote innovation, solve problems and make decisions.
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 system 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 increasingly complex. Logic and intuition may not be sufficient to see through chaos and complexity in today’s 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 holistically 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.
In this course, team leaders and executives will learn and apply Systems Thinking concepts, methodology and practical tools to tackle complex organizational situations and produce sustainable results and enhanced organizational learning. They will be able to impart the knowledge to their team members and coach them to use the same approaches and processes to promote innovation, solve problems and make decisions.
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 system 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 increasingly complex. Logic and intuition may not be sufficient to see through chaos and complexity in today’s 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 holistically 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.
Objective
- To acquire the systems thinking skills to manage complex problems and challenges
- To enhance team collaborative skills for effective performance
- To sustain quality performance through changes and disruptions
- To build foresight and openness in future management
Outline
- Applying Systems Thinking
- Leveraging with Non-linear Reality
- Utilising Force Field Analysis
- Conducting Cross Impact Analysis
- Employing Causal Loop Diagrams (CLD)
- Detecting Systems Archetypes
- Using Simple Rules & Art of Decision Science
Course Coverage
- Use the language and concepts of systems to comprehend systems thinking and complexity, and their implications for the workplace
- Describe systems archetypes within complex problems
- Apply the Systems Thinking approaches and processes to identify the root causes
- Identify leverage point for optimal results
- Develop action plans to deal with challenging problems and opportunities
- Coach team members to use Systems Thinking approaches and processes for innovation and decision making
Who should attend
Leaders, Senior Executives, People Managers, and Professionals keen to beef up their psychological insights and skills
Methodology
Interactive discussion, psycho-drama approach, psychological group process, role assumption technique, and psychoanalytical games.
Profile of Dr. Richard Lim
Director, Southeast Asia, Professional School of Psychology, California, USA
Clinical Supervisor, American Psychological Association (APA), Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)
Professional Member, American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA)
Professional Member, Singapore Psychological Society (SPS)
Doctorate, PsyD, Clinical Psychology, Professional School of Psychology, California
Master in Social Science in Counselling, University of South Australia
Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy, Graduate School of Medical Studies, National University of Singapore
Bachelor in Arts and Social Science (HONS), National University of Singapore
Accredited Training Consultant, Legacy Leadership, Texas, USA
Accredited Consultant Trainer, Coach-based Consulting, Santa Fe Center, USA
Advanced training in Mindfulness, Psychodrama, Couple Therapy & Narrative Therapy
Richard focuses his professional consultancy on leadership development and organization coaching. He has worked with groups of leadership staff from multi-national companies like Coca Cola, Microsoft, PriceWaterhouseCooper, Shell, Lucent Technologies, Motorola, Barclays Capital, National Panasonic, Fujitsu, Courts, PSA, Continental Auto; International agencies like YMCA, Outward Bounds and World Vision; local government organizations and community institutions such as State Court, NIE, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Trade & Industry, National Environment Agency, National Council of Social Services, Singapore Sports Council, People’s Association, National Centre for Leadership Institute.
Richard works actively with parents of diverse professional backgrounds in Singapore and Jakarta for more than 15 years. As a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist, he is appointed by the Ministry of Social & Family Development and Ministry of Education in Singapore to train both parents and teachers in matter of child, family and education development. Richard was tasked by the Singapore government to oversee various youth projects in Singapore tackling issues on adolescent relationship and sexuality. These were successfully carried out from 2007 till 2014. Richard was also actively managing young adult relationship concerns in Singapore supported by the Social Development Unit under Prime Minister Office. Currently, Richard is the Consultant Psychologist to oversee and train government officials on resilience and wellness with both public and private sector organizations. In the earlier part of Richard’s career, he was a diplomat analyst of Singapore with extensive travels round the world to manage foreign affairs matters.
Richard collaborates with prominent universities in Singapore like NUS and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in training and supervising graduate students and alumni professionals in the application of behaviour science in organizations and the community. Richard was an Adjunct Lecturer at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Nanyang Business School on management and leadership.
Richard has written professionally for various educational and organizational development projects. Richard has given frequent media interviews on his specialty to Jakarta Now, What’s New Jakarta, The Straits Time, FM93.8Live, Japanese TV, Taiwanese TV and European media programs.
