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Nov 5 • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Systems Thinking Series: Taking Action – Using Systems Thinking to Tackle Complex Community Challenges
- Organizer: Waters Center for Systems Thinking
- Venue: Virtual
In this session, facilitated by Mackenzie Pish, Program Manager for the University of Arizona Law School’s Innovation for Justice Program, and Alexandria Sedar, a Peacebuilder specializing in systems thinking, international development and public health, you will leave inspired by the stories shared and gain a renewed sense of “I can make a difference.”
Mackenzie and Alexandria will discuss their personal systems thinking learning journeys, including graduate level university courses, that led them to pursue work and research based in social justice and community challenges. Their experiences of interdisciplinary teams working together towards a common goal, combined with their use of systems thinking concepts to address systemic issues such as human trafficking, climate change, healthcare/medical debt, food and water security, housing insecurity and eviction, and more, will be highlighted. This Open Studio promises to address timely issues impacting nations, communities, families and individuals around the world.
What is Systems Thinking?
Systems thinking is a transformational approach to learning, problem-solving, and understanding the world. Systems thinking helps researchers see beyond the heart of a problem to find fair and lasting solutions that deliver holistic benefits. It recognizes that the big picture is rarely static, but is almost always a web of factors that interact to create patterns and change over time. It’s a catalyst for learning and leadership — in the lab, the boardroom, or around the kitchen table.
The Waters Center for Systems Thinking is an internationally recognized leader in system thinking capacity building. The center is dedicated to providing the tools and methods that help people understand, track, and leverage the connections that affect their personal and professional goals.
Please RSVP using the red button above; Please also register through the Waters Center- registration opens one week in advance of the workshop.