For senior managers and aspiring leaders, understanding how organisations function as interconnected systems is a critical skill. The ability to navigate complexity and leverage organisational structures effectively is essential for driving success.
Agile and traditional project management each offer valuable frameworks for managing change, delivering outcomes, and ensuring adaptability. However, applying them in isolation can limit their effectiveness. A systems-thinking approach bridges the gap, helping leaders understand when and how to integrate these methodologies for maximum impact.
This course provides a structured guide to combining systems thinking with Agile and traditional project management, equipping you with the tools to diagnose, design, and manage organisational systems effectively. Key elements covered are:
- Understand the fundamental principles and misconceptions of project management.
- Learn to identify the appropriate project management method for different scenarios.
- Understand how project management methods can be integrated with change interventions.
- Explore how systems thinking complements project management tools.
- Consider the broader implications and obstacles of applying project management within systems thinking.
You will gain a deeper understanding of how to model and manage organisational systems using both Agile and traditional project management strategies. This knowledge will enhance your ability to adapt to complexity, improve efficiency, and drive sustainable success within your organisation.
Objectives
By the end of this training, you should be able to:
- Consolidate your knowledge of what project management is and is not
- Explore four key project methods, including strengths and challenges
- Develop an understanding of when to use various methods
- Consider the connection to change interventions
- Discuss the relationship between systems thinking and project management tools
- Reflect on the wider benefits and challenges of project management in systems thinking practice