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課程名稱 |
引領革新: 系統思考與永續發展
Leading Systems Change: Systems Thinking for a Sustainable World |
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開課學期 |
109-2 |
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授課對象 |
管理學院 管理學院企業管理碩士專班(GMBA) |
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授課教師 |
薛喬仁 |
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課號 |
GMBA7108 |
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課程識別碼 |
749EM1300 |
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學分 |
3.0 |
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全/半年 |
半年 |
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必/選修 |
選修 |
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上課時間 |
星期二7,8,9(14:20~17:20) |
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上課地點 |
管一203 |
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備註 |
本課程以英語授課。
限GMBA班學位生
總人數上限：30人 |
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Ceiba 課程網頁 |
http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/1092GMBA7108 |
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課程概述 |
Why, despite the best efforts of many smart, compassionate, and determined people and organizations, are we unable to affect real change on the issues that matter most?
We will explore this question over the course of the semester as we learn how to overcome complexity, think systemically, and act collaboratively to design a “regenerative” Taiwan.
Drawing from the professor’s consulting experience and curriculum taught at the MIT Sloan School of Management, this course will teach the tools of systems thinking and systems mapping.
This year’s theme will focus on designing the systems of a regenerative economy. In small project teams, you will use systems mapping and qualitative research to develop case studies of regenerative projects from around the world. Collectively, we will reflect on our learnings to establish principles and strategies that can be adopted to our context in Taiwan.
This course is best suited to students who would like to develop deep inquiry and investigation skills that will lead to breakthrough designs. It is open to all graduate students and a limited number of year 3 and 4 undergraduate students from any college at NTU.
Students from outside of the GMBA will need to submit their Curriculum Vitae and one page Statement of Purpose to be considered.
1) Curriculum Vitae (please include your department and student number at the top)
2) Statement of Purpose (one page single-spaced) describing your:
- Background
- Vision for yourself and the world
- Intention for taking this course
Please send your CV to TA Raman Singh r08749079@ntu.edu.tw with the title_Leading Systems Change_Student ID before 2021/1/23. Selected students will be notified by email on 2021/2/3. |
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課程目標 |
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Systems Thinking & Mapping: you will learn the tools of systems thinking and mapping to help you analyze a complex problem and map a systems change strategy.
Group Model Building: you will learn a systems thinking facilitation method to facilitate the dialogue among stakeholders and map out the complex issue they care about in real time.
Case Interview & Mapping: you will learn a method for conducting qualitative research and synthesizing a multi-stakeholder view of the problem.
Regenerative Systems Design: you will learn the principles of regenerative systems design that, when applied to organizations, communities, and collaborative initiatives may help restore people and planet.
Note: This 3-credit course is the extension of the 1-credit “Systems Thinking and Learning Organization” course. This course emphasizes the application of the methods taught in the 1-credit course. If you have previously taken the 1-Credit Course, you may encounter some repeat content in the first few class sessions. |
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課程要求 |
COURSE CONTENT
Systems Thinking
Many of the critical challenges facing the world today are deeply complex. Challenges including climate change, poverty, social injustice, food safety, and biodiversity loss stem from multiple causes, involve multiple stakeholders, are embedded in a web of multifaceted cause-and-effect relationships, and contain structural traps in which isolated actions result in suboptimal outcomes for the whole. Many such challenges are often addressed by scattered organizations using technical approaches alone, frequently resulting in policies or actions that attend to only one part of the system.
Simply put, this complexity means that we often do not “get out” what we “put in” to changing a system.
Systems thinking is a critical leadership capability that enables one to look at a problem holistically, identify root causes, and design high-leverage solutions. In the seminal management book, The Fifth Discipline: the Art and Practice of the Learning Organization (第五項修煉), Peter Senge refers to systems thinking as the core discipline that integrates the others, unlocking the potential of organizations to learn and innovate.
This course will help you understand what systems thinking is and how it can empower you to lead beyond the bounds of your formal authority so that you can lead systems change to a sustainable world. We will learn about the principles and tools of systems thinking and how to apply them to problem solving, decision making, strategic planning, and partnership building for creating systemic change.
Systems Mapping
Specifically, we will learn a set of tools that enable you to (1) graphically depict your understanding of a complex social system's behavior and its underlying structure, (2) communicate with others about your understanding explicitly to form a shared understanding, and (3) design high-leverage interventions to address root causes of a complex challenge.
These tools include causal loop diagrams, behavior-over-time graphs, stock-and-flow diagrams, system archetypes, systems mapping and group model building, all of which let you depict your understanding of a system.
You will draw your systems maps and design your presentations using the web application, Kumu. Please note that we will only have limited time available to provide tutorials and other technical instruction on the use of the software.
Group Model Building
We will also learn participatory decision-making and facilitation methods and tools. We will practice these skills to strengthen your abilities to effectively facilitate strategic conversations.
Whether you choose to become a strategy consultant, a social entrepreneur, a corporate sustainability officer, a policy maker, a politician, a non-profit leader or a foundation manager, these tools and consulting methods shall make you an attractive job candidate.
Regenerative Systems Design Case Study Project
This course will center around the development of a systems map and case study of a project working with regenerative economy models. The project will require you to work in teams to research and synthesize your findings using the mapping skills taught in the course. Your project will be evaluated based on the clarity of the concepts contained within the map as well as your ability to craft a coherent and relevant story. Your final presentations will be judged by leaders from pioneering regenerative projects in Taiwan and abroad.
TEACHING METHOD
This course will not be conducted in a traditional lecture format. Instead, it will be co-created in an interactive workshop style that includes participatory lectures, simulation games, small group exercises, large group dialogue, real world team projects and regular opportunities for personal reflection. It will be highly experiential and require active participation and a willingness to break out old habits with an open mind, heart and will for personal growth and development. The more you participate, the more you will grow. The workload will be heavy. It will be a challenging but fun class with lots of laughter, challenges, and peer support.
The course will be conducted in English. Fluency in English speaking is not required but you need to feel comfortable participating in group activities in English.
GRADING
Three individual assignments: 25%
Two team project assignments: 65%
Class participation: 10% |
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指定閱讀 |
讀 REQUIRED READING
David Stroh (2015). Systems Thinking for Social Change: A Practical Guide to Solving Complex Problems, Avoiding Unintended Consequences, and Achieving Lasting Results: Chelsea Green Publishing.
Daniel Wahl (2016). Designing Regenerative Cultures. Triarchy Press. |
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參考書目 |
OPTIONAL READING
Kate Raworth (2017). Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st Century
Economist. Chelsea Green Publishing.
John Sterman (2000). Business dynamics: Systems thinking and modeling for a
complex world. Boston: Irwin/McGraw-Hill.
Donella Meadows (2008). Thinking in Systems: A Primer. Chelsea Green Publishing. |
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評量方式
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週次 |
日期 |
單元主題 |
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Week 1 |
2/23 |
En-ROADS Climate Action Simulator Game |
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Week 2 |
3/02 |
Introduction to Systems Thinking |
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Week 3 |
3/09 |
Systems Archetypes & Mapping Project Introduction |
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Week 4 |
3/16 |
Stock + Flow, Kumu Mapping Tutorial |
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Week 5 |
3/23 |
Systems Research: Stakeholder Analysis, 5Rs, Ladder of Inference, Interview Skills |
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Week 6 |
3/30 |
Project Check-In & Kumu Presentation Tutorial |
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Week 7 |
4/06 |
Study Break, No Class |
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Week 8 |
4/13 |
Systems Storytelling & Coaching Time |
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Week 10 |
4/27 |
Introduction to Theory U |
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Week 11 |
5/04 |
[Mid-Term Presentations] Map of the Problem Landscape |
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Week 12 |
5/11 |
[Company Visit] Regenerative Business in Taiwan — Artyard 大藝埕 |
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Week 13 |
5/18 |
Group Model Building Demonstration & Mental Model Analysis |
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Week 14 |
5/25 |
Leverage Point Analysis & Intervention Design |
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Week 15 |
6/01 |
Peer-Coaching & Group Work Time |
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Week 16 |
6/08 |
[Guest Speaker] Sylvia Lin - Speculative Design |
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Week 17 |
6/15 |
Final Project Presentations |
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Week 18 |
6/22 |
Key Takeaway and Map the system |
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