Developing a Systems Mindset
Learn essential systems thinking approaches for effective engagement with communities and complex problem-solving.
Learn essential systems thinking approaches for effective engagement with communities and complex problem-solving.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Leading Sustainable Community Transformation Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Build core knowledge of systems thinking principles
Learn to operationalize systems thinking in practice
Develop effective stakeholder engagement strategies
Understand community dynamics and place-based interests
Master project management fundamentals
Create successful project proposals
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
4.3 Hours PreRecorded video
8 quizzes
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There are 3 modules in this course
This comprehensive course teaches professionals how to develop a systems mindset for engaging with complex problems in community and stakeholder contexts. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts of systems thinking, including scaled systems, nested hierarchies, and social-environmental system interactions. Students learn practical skills for building rapport and trust, project management techniques, and effective stakeholder engagement strategies. The course is particularly valuable for service providers, consultants, researchers, developers, and professionals working on community transformation projects.
Introduction to Systems
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Operationalize Systems Thinking
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Understanding a Community
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Professor and Sustainable Business Strategist
Joel Hartter is a Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he specializes in sustainable business strategies and environmental management. With over two decades of global experience across public, private, and non-profit sectors, Dr. Hartter has a proven track record in embedding sustainability into organizational operations, thereby creating strategic growth opportunities and enhancing brand distinction. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Florida, an MSc in Forest Engineering from Oregon State University, and dual Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and German from the University of Michigan.Dr. Hartter's work spans various sectors, guiding organizations from startups to Fortune 500 companies, as well as government entities and non-profits, in achieving their sustainability goals. His courses, including "Advanced Strategies for Sustainable Business" and "Introduction to Corporate Sustainability," empower future leaders to turn sustainability intentions into actionable strategies. He emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement and systems thinking in fostering sustainable practices within organizations. As a National Geographic Explorer, he has led projects focused on conservation management and climate change across Africa and the Americas. Through his multifaceted approach to education and consultancy, Joel Hartter continues to inspire and equip individuals and organizations on their journey toward a sustainable future.
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