Topics to be covered:

• An overview of the nature of change, complexity, uncertainty and ambiguity; and
• An overview of the concepts and principles of systems thinking, complex adaptive systems;
• An overview of foresight work and the practices of scenario planning;

Workshop structure:

• Examples and case studies are presented prior to presentation of theory to provide the participant with experiences that they can relate to
• Theory and frameworks are presented to assist the participant to make sense of their experience
• Exercises, group discussions and stories presented by the participant as a means to make sense of the theory are encouraged and supported.
• In small groups, participants will nominate a topic to work through the steps of developing scenarios to deepen their understanding of the principles and concepts.

Learning outcomes include:

• Participants attending the course will have new ways of perceiving and thinking about complex and uncertain policy environments
• The course will provide the capability to develop the content to lead and manage for adaptation to a changing business environment;
• The capability to develop and share new narratives that impact on cultural change, policy and strategy development;
• Learn the skills and techniques of foresight work that will assist to inform policy and strategy development and address a range of other issues; and
• The capacity to challenge belief systems about the dynamics of the business landscape and the implications this may have on the direction of the organisation and its consequential performance

Anticipated behavioural and business impacts include:

• Participants will have the processes and knowledge that will enhance their confidence to tackle uncertainty and complexity;
• Participants will have the information and knowledge that will support new conversations within the business that lead to new insights. These insights will support the development of informed decision-making;
• Participants will tend to work more as a team to explore the nature of the system under study. They will identify key driving forces shaping the system and consider the complexity around those driving forces. A series of conversations would lead to suggested strategic responses given the complexity and uncertainty that will shape the system under study.
• Participants will be able to support informed decision-making for policy and strategy development

Who should attend?

• Any sector that needs to understand the nature of its business environment and develop an organised response with the capacity to identify emerging trends and be able to respond to them
• Policy development and implementation business units
• This course is suitable for APS6 - SES, or equivalent level.

Online training: How it works

This is a real-time, date-specific course, in which you will join live classes, engage and connect with experts, other course participants and the Executive Education team. Here’s how it works:

• Pre-course live session. This is an opportunity for you to grab a cuppa and join our meet and greet before the course commences.
• Practice + Study. Set aside up to 2 hours per day – this time commitment will vary depending on how deeply you choose to engage with the material. It is up to you.
• Course pack. Each participant will receive a carefully curated workbook, which includes everything you need to guide you through the course.
• Live sessions with presenter. This is a specified date and time for you to come together with the presenter and other participants to consolidate your learning.
• Post-course. On completion of the course, you will receive your post-course resources for your reference and further learning.

Why choose online training?

• No time off work – study and practice when you can.
• Busy schedule? No problem, you can go at your own pace, join just the live classes, and do the course work whenever suits you best. We know that work and family obligations can be overwhelming. Mix and match the schedule to fit your life.
• No travel. This is a course right at your fingertips. With no travel expenses, this is a very affordable option for high-level training with world-leading experts.
• Live interaction with world-leading experts. You’ll have direct access to all the best resources and trainers.
• Working remotely? With the online and distance format, we welcome participants from around the world to join us.

FAQs

What if I can’t make a live session? No problem, we understand you are busy. Live sessions are recorded for you to catch up in your own time.

What if I’m in a different time zone? All advertised course times from 1st October 2023 to 6th April 2024 are scheduled in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) otherwise known as GMT+11. From 6th April 2024 scheduled times are Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) or GMT+10. Convert for your time zone here.

What if I am not tech savvy? As long as you have access to a phone or computer, you will have no problems. Our online courses require a working laptop, desktop or smart device with good internet connection. Bring your headset. Join the tech-check session for support and insider tips.

I would like to purchase multiple courses, are there any discounts available? Yes, discount offers are available if you would like to book multiple courses throughout the year. You may contact us to discuss further options.

I work for a company or organisation that would like to enrol multiple employees in the same time. Is it possible? Yes, discounted rates are available for groups attending from the same organisation. Get in touch with us if you want to register as a group.

Can’t find the answers are you looking for? Contact our team for support at csee@anu.edu.au.