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Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Practical application of the SiD method

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Course Features

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Duration

6 weeks

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

Lifetime Access

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Accessibility

Mobile, Desktop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Intermediate

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Effort

4 hours per week

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Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

This course is the second part in the Systems Thinking ExpertTrack. It builds on the theory and covers the most practical aspects of Symbiosis in Development, (SiD), the first framework for integrated sustainable growth. You will develop the analytical skills as well as practical tools necessary to solve any complicated societal problem you might be facing.

This course will equip you with the skills to conduct all-encompassing system analyses. It will also provide you with a structured approach for initiating, facilitating, and accelerating sustainability transitions.

Anyone involved in system thinking can benefit from the SiD framework. It provides an integrated framework for development that allows us to view complex systems holistically and gain new insights.

The SiD Method is a 5-step process that is based in iterative design thinking. Learn how to do multiple iterations and create a blueprint for design, rollout, and maintenance for your projects.

The integrated framework of SiD will enable you to understand the system and the challenges you face, to set achievable and practical goals, and to drive sustainable change.

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Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Identify the main concepts underlying sustainability, and its relevance in our society today

Explore basic principles of systems thinking and network theory applied to sustainability

Interpret systemic behaviours in society, and how they relate to sustainability transitions

Evaluate the way success is defined for sustainable projects

Perform quick impact scans across different dimensions of sustainability, enlarging your scope of impact

Experiment by doing, how system thinking can help you solve complex challenges

Target Students

This sustainability management course is designed for anyone who would like to understand how the SiD framework can help us to build more sustainable systems

Course Instructors

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Tom Bosschaert

Instructor

Tom is a renowned sustainability focused entrepreneur, architect, author, and advisor. He developed the Symbiosis in Development (SiD) framework, and leads his field with 20+ years of experience.
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Nick Liasovskyi

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I am a sustainability consultant and I enjoy working on complex issues that require research, analysis, and creativity.
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Ruben Bosschaert

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Ruben works at Except's Knowledge & Training pillar to develop and share the SiD methodology in a way that is understandable, comprehensive, up to date and valid.
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