About Course
Today's leaders face increasingly interconnected challenges, where decisions made in one area can create unintended consequences elsewhere. Traditional problem-solving approaches often address symptoms rather than root causes.
To navigate this complexity effectively, leaders need the ability to see beyond immediate symptoms, understand how different parts of a system influence one another, and identify interventions that create lasting impact. Systems thinking enables leaders to make better decisions, uncover root causes, improve cross-functional collaboration, and drive meaningful organisational change.
Drawing on over sixty years of systems science and practical leadership application, this programme equips leaders and organisational champions with the knowledge, tools, and habits needed to think systemically in their day-to-day work. Through the disciplined practice of 14 systems thinking habits, participants will develop the capability to analyse complex situations, anticipate unintended consequences, and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Learners will apply these habits to real workplace challenges, supported by practical tools, experiential learning activities, and coaching. By strengthening systems thinking capabilities across teams and organisations, leaders can foster a culture of continuous learning, adaptability, and high performance, enabling their organisations to thrive in an increasingly complex world.
Skills you’ll gain
Leadership and Communication
Business Management
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
Middle managers leading teams or functions
Business transformation and change leaders
Continuous improvement champions
Project and programme managers
Learning and Organisation
Development professionals
Sustainability and innovation leaders
Emerging senior leaders preparing for larger responsibilities
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:
- See the bigger picture behind organisational challenges by recognising patterns, interdependencies and systemic drivers of performance.
- Make better decisions in complex environments by anticipating downstream impacts and minimising unintended consequences.
- Apply the 14 Systems Thinking Habits to strengthen leadership effectiveness and continuous learning.
- Identify high-leverage opportunities for change that generate sustainable and lasting improvements.
- Lead cross-functional problem solving using systems thinking tools that build alignment and shared understanding.
- Drive organisational transformation initiatives with greater confidence by uncovering the key forces shaping outcomes.
- Analyse and address real workplace challenges using proven systems thinking frameworks and practical modelling techniques.
- Champion a systems thinking culture that fosters innovation, adaptability and organisational learning.
Teaching Team
Jenson Goh
Associate Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Course Details
Schedule
| Course Run | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 10, 12 Nov 2026 13 Nov 2026 | 8:30 am – 6:00 pm 8:30 am – 6:30 pm |
| November 2026 | 18, 19 Nov 2026 20 Nov 2026 | 8:30 am – 6:00 pm 8:30 am – 6:30 pm |
| December 2026 | 14, 15 Dec 2026 16 Dec 2026 | 8:30 am – 6:00 pm 8:30 am – 6:30 pm |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of the course
- Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course
Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$5,014.00.
| Funding Category | Eligible Funding | Course Fees Payable After Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | 70% | S$1,504.20 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) Funded under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) | 90% | S$584.20 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | 70% | S$1,504.20 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | Not Eligible | S$5,014.00 |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
SkillsFuture Credit
Learners may also use their Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support) to further offset out-of-pocket course fees.
For Organisations
Interested in this course for your business or team?
Tailored to your organisation's specific training needs, we can help you design and develop custom courses to grow key talent and build specialist expertise to meet the future demands of work.
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