Overview
Systems thinking approaches complex problem solving with a collection of tools and methods based on the philosophy of system science. The practice of systems thinking makes us:
- Sensitive to the circular nature of the world we live in
- Aware of the role of structure in creating the conditions we face
- Recognize that there are powerful systemic effects we are unaware of; and
- Realize that there are consequences to our actions which are not obvious
By analysing problem deeply in a disciplined manner, systems thinking gives us a more complete and accurate picture of the problem to be solved before acting on it. It allows us to ask better questions before jumping to conclusions to create more satisfying, long-term solutions. This approach creates in us the willingness to see a situation more holistically, to recognise that we are interrelated and to acknowledge that there are often multiple interventions to a problem with different leverages.
What You’ll Learn
Fundamental concepts and principles of systems and systems thinking and basic application of basic systems thinking tools and methods.
- Nature of Systems
- Event-Pattern-Structure Perspective of Systems
- Leverage
- Interventions
Who Should Attend
- Professionals involved in System Development
- Engineers intending to specialise in Systems Engineering
- Engineers/Managers in charge of technical aspects of projects
- Engineers/Managers in charge of System Acquisition in government and industry
SITizens Learning Credits (SLC) - Eligible Course
SIT Alumni: Before registering for courses, please activate your
SITizens Learning Credits via the email sent by SIT Alumni Team, on behalf of SITLEARN Professional Development.
Registration Closed (Only for SIT Alumni)
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:
- Attend 75% of the course
- Undertake non-credit bearing assessment (during course)
Schedule
Day 1
| Time |
Topic |
| 8:30am |
Welcome and Registration |
| 9:00am |
What is System? |
| 10:00am |
Nature of Systems |
| 10:30am |
Tea Break |
| 11:00am |
Nature of Systems |
| 12:30pm |
Lunch |
| 1:30pm |
Iceberg Model |
| 2:30pm |
Events |
| 3:00pm |
Tea Break |
| 3:30pm |
Pattern |
| 4:30pm |
Structure |
| 5:00pm |
Mental Models |
| 5:30pm |
End of Day 1 |
Day 2
| Time |
Topic |
| 8:30am |
Event-Pattern-Structure Workshop |
| 10:30am |
Tea Break |
| 11:00am |
Leverage |
| 12:30pm |
Lunch |
| 1:30pm |
Leverage |
| 3:00pm |
Tea Break |
| 3:30pm |
Interventions |
| 4:30pm |
Final Assessment |
| 5:30pm |
End of Day 2 |
Fees
| Category |
Full Fee |
After SF Funding |
After SF Mid-Career
Enhanced Subsidy |
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) / Singapore PR |
$1,712.00 |
$513.60 |
Not Eligible |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & above) |
$1,712.00 |
$513.60 |
$193.60 |
| Non-Singaporeans |
$1,712.00 |
Not Eligible |
Not Eligible |
Note:
- All figures include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
- You can opt for either SkillsFuture Funding or Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy. Both cannot be combined.
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Terms & Conditions:
SkillsFuture Course Funding
To be eligible for the 70% training grant awarded, applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) must:
- Be a Singaporean Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
- Not receive any other funding from government sources in respect of the actual grant disbursed for the programme
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy
To be eligible for the 90% enhanced subsidy awarded, applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) must:
- Be a Singaporean Citizen
- Be at least 40 years old
- Not receive any other funding from government sources in respect of the actual grant disbursed for the programme
SIT reserves the right to collect the balance of the programme fees (i.e. the potential grant amount) directly from the applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) should the above requirements not be fulfilled.
SIT reserves the right to make changes to published course information, including dates, times, venues, fees and instructors without prior notice.
