Systems Thinking in Action is an annual conference hosted by Pegasus Communications in which people interested in the practice of systems thinking and organizational learning from all over the world gather. Now in its 20th year, this conference appeals to audiences across industry segments and all functional levels who want to grow their knowledge of how to apply these key skills in their own organizations. Attendees include individual contributors and change agents within an organization; executive-level leaders; representatives from functional areas such as organizational development, operations, and engineering; internal and external consultants; school principals, superintendents, and classroom teachers. Participants come from the business, education, not-for-profit, government, and healthcare sectors.
Although the recovery from the recent economic woes may not be complete, this is the time to improve both our individual and organizational effectiveness to develop new cycles of learning and prosperity.
Tomorrow s success will require us to use our imaginations instead of our memories to build stronger, more resilient organizations for the future. At this year`s conference, we will explore how systems thinking and related disciplines can provide renewed energy, spark momentum, and help us create the results we care about. By understanding the long-term impact and unintended consequences of different scenarios, we can take wiser, more effective actions for the future.
At this conference, you`ll learn:
- New and classic systems thinking philosophy, tools, and techniques
- Insights into how your organization performs as a living system
- Tips for preventing wasted time and money by knowing how to avoid fixes that fail
- Ways to improve results by identifying the structural weaknesses in the system
- Methods for pinpointing the real leverage points to optimize resources and results
- A framework for all stakeholders to discuss the most important questions facing your organization.
