Seeing, Thinking and Acting in Systems
5 week course, starting Friday 30 August 2024
Seeing, Thinking and Acting in Systems is a five week foundational course in systems thinking, systems change and systems aware storytelling. The course is informed by everything we’ve learnt at TACSI about working effectively in complex systems.
This short course is based on, what learners have told us, are the most transformational modules in Foundations in Social Innovation (FINSI). You’ll explore working in systems through key theories, thinkers, practitioners and case studies from around the world as well as TACSI’s own work.
The course is relevant to practitioners, leaders and funders who aim to do, support, or create the conditions for working in systems. Whilst the course is relevant for beginners, practitioners with decades of experience have also found it valuable.
If, after completing this course, you want to complete the full Foundations in Social Innovation course (and we hope you do) we’ll discount what you paid from this course from the price of FINSI.
Allyship with First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Country
Thinking and acting systemically
Rigour in imagination and experimentation
Decision making through diversity
Learn and grow together
5 x 1hr live zoom sessions - With a group of your fellow learners, live sessions recap on the main learning points, provide a space for personal reflection and feature interactive learning experiences to deepen your understanding.
The course podcast – Hosted by Chris featuring thinkers, writers and practitioners from around the world talking about their work. Each episode introduces a module.
The coursedeck – Somewhere between a course book and a slide deck the course deck summarises the main learning points, frameworks, and visual references, complementing the podcast and live sessions.
Read or listen list – A list of books, articles and audiobooks to extend your systems learning.
Strategies for thinking in systems
Six ways to model systems
Three processes for facilitating change in systems
A set of principles for storytelling systems
Case studies in systems change work
What this means for you, your organisation and the system that you work in
August 2024 Intake
**Class almost at capacity, contact [email protected] to check for places or join waitlist**
Duration:
5 weeks, starting 30 August 2024
Commitment:
One hour a week podcast listening, and one hour a week live zoom session.
Timing:
Live sessions are held 12:30pm - 1.30pm AEST on Fridays
30 August; 6, 13, 20 & 27 September (5 weeks)
Technology:
Hosted online via Zoom
Learning materials accessible via web browser including 5 hours of podcasts
Price:
To support learners with limited access to professional development funding, we offer two prices for enrolments.
For organisation-funded learners:
This price is for learners with access to organisational funding such as professional development budgets.
AUD $875 per participant inclusive taxes
(AUD $795.45 ex GST in Australia)
For self-funded learners:
This price is to support learners without access to funding from an organisation.
AUD $563 per participant inclusive taxes
(AUD $511.82 ex GST in Australia)
Receipt:
On purchase you will receive a receipt by email that will show GST for customers in Australia.
Scholarships and subsidies:
Limited free places available for First Nations people, people with lived experience, and low-income earners. If you are seeking one of these places, email [email protected] for more information.
Any questions? Get in touch with TACSI’s Learning Coordinator ([email protected])
“Chris casts the net of this course broad enough that both Social Innovators and people from adjacent fields will find new value and stretch within the diverse content but also deep enough that it will likely provoke revelations for all. The group dialogues accompanying each module allow the time to explore topics deeply and draw parallels with your own practice. I also don't know of another course that more comprehensively weaves First Nations storytelling throughout.”
“FINSI creates a much needed space for those practicing and interested in social innovation to explore in depth the current practices and methods in Australia and the world. The course foregrounds First Nations wisdom and masterfully weaves stories and practice with what these concepts mean for your context. Highly recommended for those looking for a well rounded, carefully crafted experience that prioritises learning, reflection and connection.”
Yes, we reserve two free places per network cohort for First Nations applicants, folks with lived expertise, and low-income earners. Contact our Learning Coordinator, via email ([email protected]) to request your place. We also offer reduced fees for learners who don't have access to organisational funding, please see purchase page for option to select that price.
Yes you can. Contact our learning co-ordinator on [email protected] to arrange.
Absolutely. Creating the conditions for social innovation is a collective endeavour. Enrolling as an organisation (or group of organisations) will help you build a shared understanding and shared language, while giving you the opportunity to work through challenges specific to your context. Contact our Learning Coordinator, via email ([email protected]) to talk about your options.
You will have lifelong access to the course materials.
Yes, you will be presented with a certificate on completing the course.
You will still have access to all the materials from that session. We do not record sessions, but we will endeavour to catch you up in the next session.
Courses are non-refundable. If you are not able to make a course, and let us know more than 14 days before the start date, we will issue you a credit note (valid for 12 months) for use in a later network or course. At any point before the start date of the network you can transfer your place to a colleague at no additional cost. Contact our Learning Coordinator, via email ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
When you purchase via our secure online platform a tax invoice will be sent to your email address.
You can speak with our Learning Coordinator, via email ([email protected]) or the contact form below.