August 22,
2006,
Lebanon,
NH – isee systems (formerly High Performance
Systems) has expanded its training offerings with Applying Systems Thinking and Common Archetypes to
Organizational Issues, an online course developed in
partnership with Innovative Associates Organizational Learning. “isee systems is
best known for STELLA and iThink, the
leading Systems Thinking software tools we develop,” says
Joanne Egner, Managing Director of isee systems. “But
isee systems is also a Systems Thinking resource. Our books and training courses
help people from all disciplines apply Systems Thinking to complex
issues.”
Applying Systems Thinking and
Common Archetypes to Organizational Issues will benefit decision-makers at
all levels, including business and government managers, educational
administrators, and program coordinators. It teaches students how to analyze an
organization’s underlying structure, tease out the root causes of problems and
determine the best way to improve performance.
Designed
for beginners and anyone seeking reinforcement of Systems Thinking concepts, the
course is self-paced and accessible online. Students will:
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Develop an understanding of
Systems Thinking and its applicability and an appreciation for Systems
Thinking as a tool for collective inquiry.
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Learn a new language to
communicate more effectively about complex problems.
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Develop skills for analyzing
problems, identifying higher leverage solutions and recognizing both the
intended and unintended consequences of choices.
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Enhance skills for having
productive conversations about complex, controversial issues.
Applying Systems Thinking and
Common Archetypes to Organizational Issues was adapted
by isee systems from materials originally developed by Michael Goodman,
principal of Innovation Associates Organizational Learning, noted System
Thinking consultant and author. Goodman was
previously Vice President of Innovation Associates, a firm founded
by Peter Senge. Goodman’s experience in bringing Systems Thinking discipline
into many Fortune 500 firms and government agencies is incorporated into
the online course content. Sherry
Immediato, Managing Director of the Society for Organizational Learning (SoL), was
instrumental in adapting the original materials for this web-based
course.
Michael Goodman is also one of the developers of the systems archetypes—systemic
patterns common to most workplaces forwarded in Peter Senge’s widely read The Fifth Discipline. He has published
widely and served as the primary contributor to the Systems Thinking chapter in
the acclaimed Fifth Discipline Fieldbook.
A
6-month, single-user subscription to Applying Systems Thinking and Common Archetypes to
Organizational Issues costs $299. Multi-user subscription discounts are
available. For more information, visit www.iseesystems.com/online.
About isee systems (www.iseesystems.com)— isee (formerly High
Performance Systems) is the world leader and innovator in Systems Thinking
software. Founded in 1985, isee released STELLA®, the first software application
to bring Systems Thinking to the desktop. In addition to STELLA which is
primarily used by educators, isee offers iThink® for business simulation.
isee is a privately-held company with substantial global reach in business,
education, and government markets.
About Innovation Associates
Organizational Learning (www.innovationassociatesol.com)— Innovation Associates
Organizational Learning (IAOL) focuses on building an organization’s capacity
for learning and change. IAOL offers unique onsite workshops enabling clients to
learn by applying System Thinking tools real time on critical issues they face.
IAOL also has extensive experience in developing the ability of leaders to think
and act systemically and has worked with organizations of all types around the
world.
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