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Developing a Systems Mindset
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 9 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

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A Systems Mindset teaches learners how to interact effectively as service providers, consultants, researchers, developers, or other professionals providing a service or product to a person, group, or community. This course provides the basic foundations for policy makers, real estate developers, consultants, government agencies, engineers, and non-profit organizations the first steps in engaging complex problems where engagement with communities and stakeholders is necessary. Being a successful professional requires creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial thinking, and to continually have a problem-solving mindset. Yes, absolutely! But you also need to be a listener. You need to truly value the community and stakeholders - the ones who have the most to gain and lose from your actions. It is important for you to listen, learn what is important, and then act. This course will highlight the urgency for you to have a systems mindset to engage complex problems for a systems perspective, meaning that you have approach problems from different angles, scales and perspectives. This class is the first step in creating that mindset and for you to effectively engage – from receiving the “ask” for “assistance”, to orienting yourself to the issue, understanding the community, and developing a project plan. Students will learn how to use a systems mindset to understand scaled systems, nested hierarchies, and the interactions between social and environmental systems. Students will also learn practical skills and techniques that build rapport, trust, and buy-in.

الوحدات

Introduction

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Welcome to Developing a Systems Mindset
  • Introduction to Systems Mindsets

Adopting a Systems Mindset

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Progress Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Applying a Systems Mindset

6 Videos

  • Systems Thinking
  • Defining a System
  • Defining Key Terms
  • Systems Mindset – Scale & Hierarchy
  • Systems Mindset – Social & Environmental Systems
  • Systems Mindset – Landscapes

1 Readings

  • Consulting Is More Than Giving Advice

Week 1 Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • End of Module Assessment

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Operationalizing Systems Thinking

Beginning to Engage

    • 9 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Reviewing Positionality and Bias
  • Reviewing Value Propositions

1 Discussions

  • Thinking About Positionality

9 Videos

  • Positionality and Bias
  • Getting to Team
  • Four Phases of Project Management
  • Who's on my Team?
  • Going from Ideas to Vision
  • Background Research
  • Presenting Yourself
  • Value Proposition
  • Making Meetings Count

1 Readings

  • Four Phases of a Project Proposal

Week 2 Assessment

    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • End of Operationalizing Systems Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Let's Talk About Bias and Positionality

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Understanding a Community

Custom, Culture, and Legacy

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Reviewing Custom, Culture, and Legacy

1 Discussions

  • Custom, Culture and Legacy

3 Videos

  • A Framework for Observation and Inquiry
  • Custom, Culture, and Legacy: Part 1
  • Custom, Culture, and Legacy: Part 2

Stakeholder Engagement

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Reviewing Project Proposals

1 Discussions

  • The Importance of Teams

6 Videos

  • Introduction to Stakeholder Engagement
  • Social and Cultural Profile
  • Creating a Project Scope
  • Project Resources
  • Team Contract and Communication Plan
  • Project Proposal

Week 3 Assessment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • End of Understanding Communities Assessment

1 Readings

  • Further Reading

Developing a Systems Mindset Case Studies

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Developing new economic opportunities through offroad tourism
  • Custom, Culture and Legacy in Colombia

1 Readings

  • Systems Mindset Case Studies

Final Assignment

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Develop a Project Proposal

1 Videos

  • Final Assignment

Auto Summary

"Developing a Systems Mindset" is a foundational course designed for professionals in business, management, policy-making, real estate, consulting, engineering, and non-profits. Taught by Coursera, it emphasizes the importance of creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial thinking, coupled with active listening to community and stakeholders. Over 540 minutes, learners will grasp how to approach complex problems from various perspectives, build trust, and develop effective project plans. Subscription options include Starter and Professional tiers. Ideal for those looking to enhance their problem-solving skills and community engagement.

Joel Hartter
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Joel Hartter