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Master in Systems Thinking

Name: Master in Systems Thinking
Rating: 4.2 (112 reviews)

Design and development of complex system and game, design thinking along with game theory for game designers, ceo etc

Created byArun Singhal B-Tech, MBA With 45+ Exp, with Unilever, J&J, Danone, Etc.

Last updated 4/2026

English

What you'll learn

Master the foundational principles of Systems Thinking to transition from linear logic to high-level holistic analysis.
Diagnose the root causes of complex, recurring problems by identifying hidden leverage points within any organizational system.
Optimize high-stakes Decision Making by accurately predicting how a single change will ripple across your entire business ecosystem
Engineer resilient Strategic Plans that account for feedback loops, delays, and unintended consequences before they occur.
Analyze and refine Policy Frameworks to ensure long-term stability and eliminate systemic inefficiencies.
Drive breakthrough Innovation by re-imagining how interconnected components can be reconfigured for maximum value.
Develop a "Systems Sight" mindset to navigate "wicked problems" that conventional management tools fail to solve.

Course content

15 sections • 65 lectures • 9h 20m total length

Introduction6:36
Introduction to the instructor and the course
Introduction Case Study10:44
A case study of becoming a Successful Systems Thinker

Overview I- What is Systems Thinking?8:34
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•What is Systems Thinking?
Overview I
Overview II- An Example of Systems Thinking7:07
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•An Example of Systems Thinking
Overview III- How can you use Systems Thinking?5:35
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•How can you use Systems Thinking?
Overview III
Overview Case Study11:54
A case study of using Systems Thinking for Problem-Solving, Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis and Innovation & Design
Apply Systems Thinking #1: Analyze a Real System Around You

Holistic Perspective I- How does Systems Thinking consider the entire system6:50
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•How does Systems Thinking consider the entire system, including its components, interactions, and the environment in which it operates
Holistic Perspective I
Holistic Perspective II- Component Identification14:43
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How does Systems Thinking consider the entire system, including its components, interactions, and the environment in which it operates
Component Identification
Holistic Perspective II
Holistic Perspective III- Component Identification12:01
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How does Systems Thinking consider the entire system, including its components, interactions, and the environment in which it operates
Component Identification
Holistic Perspective III
Holistic Perspective IV- Component Identification4:32
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•How does Systems Thinking consider the entire system, including its components, interactions, and the environment in which it operates
Components identification
Holistic Perspective IV
Holistic Perspective V- Interactions Examination13:38
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How does Systems Thinking consider the entire system, including its components, interactions, and the environment in which it operates
•Interactions Examination
Holistic Perspective V
Holistic Perspective VI- Interactions Examination12:10
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How does Systems Thinking consider the entire system, including its components, interactions, and the environment in which it operates
•Interactions Examination
Holistic Perspective VI
Holistic Perspective VII- Interactions Analysis - Environment16:17
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How does Systems Thinking consider the entire system, including its components, interactions, and the environment in which it operates
Interactions Analysis
Environment
Holistic Perspective VII
Holistic Perspective VIII- How these elements interact and influence each other6:03
•How does Systems Thinking instead of focusing solely on individual elements, it looks at how these elements interact and influence each other
Holistic Perspective VIII
Example of how does Systems Thinking consider the entire system4:54
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•Example of how does Systems Thinking consider the entire system, including its components, interactions, and the environment in which it operates instead of focusing solely on individual elements, looking at how these elements interact and influence each other
Apply Systems Thinking #2: Identify the Right Components of Your System

Interconnectedness I- How to understand the interconnection5:05
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How to understand the interconnection crucial for predicting system outcomes and designing effective interventions
Interconnectedness I
Interconnectedness II- Considering Nonlinear Dynamics12:59
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How to understand the interconnection crucial for predicting system outcomes and designing effective interventions
•Considering Nonlinear Dynamics
Interconnectedness II
Interconnectedness III- Considering Delays12:40
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How to understand the interconnection crucial for predicting system outcomes and designing effective interventions
Considering Nonlinear Dynamics
Considering Delays
Interconnectedness III
Interconnectedness IV- Identify Tipping Points12:24
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How to understand the interconnection crucial for predicting system outcomes and designing effective interventions
Considering Nonlinear Dynamics
Identify Tipping Points
Interconnectedness IV
Interconnectedness V- Use Modeling and Simulation15:32
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How to understand the interconnection crucial for predicting system outcomes and designing effective interventions
Considering Nonlinear Dynamics
Use Modeling and Simulation
Interconnectedness V
Interconnectedness VI- Scenario Analysis11:20
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How to understand the interconnection crucial for predicting system outcomes and designing effective interventions
Considering Nonlinear Dynamics
Scenario Analysis
Interconnectedness VI
Interconnectedness VII- Explore Emergent Properties10:19
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How to understand the interconnection crucial for predicting system outcomes and designing effective interventions
•Explore Emergent Properties
Interconnectedness VII
Interconnectedness VIII- Scenario Analysis7:15
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How to understand the interconnection crucial for predicting system outcomes and designing effective interventions
Scenario Analysis
Interconnectedness VIII
An example of understanding the interconnections7:29
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•An example of understanding the interconnection crucial for predicting system outcomes and designing effective interventions
Apply Systems Thinking #3: Discover the Interconnections in Your System

Feedback Loops I- How to identify Feedback Loops6:24
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•How to identify Feedback Loops
Feedback Loops I
Feedback Loops II- Look for Recurring Patterns6:06
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How to identify Feedback Loops
•Look for Recurring Patterns
Feedback Loops II
Trace Cause-and-Effect Relationships •Use Causal Loop Diagrams7:50
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How to identify Feedback Loops
•Trace Cause-and-Effect Relationships
•Use Causal Loop Diagrams
Feedback Loops III
Look for Self-Reinforcing or Self-Correcting Mechanisms •Consider Time Delays9:07
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How to identify Feedback Loops
•Look for Self-Reinforcing or Self-Correcting Mechanisms
•Consider Time Delays
•Analyze System Behavior
•Validate Findings
Feedback Loops IV
An example of identifying Feedback Loops9:29
The purpose of the section is to give you an in-depth view of Feedback Loops
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•An example of identifying Feedback Loops
Apply Systems Thinking #4: Identify Feedback Loops in Your System

Emergent Properties I- How can systems exhibit emergent properties9:59
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•How can systems exhibit emergent properties—properties that arise from the interactions of the system's components but cannot be explained by examining those components in isolation
Emergent Properties I
Emergent Properties II- Nonlinearity19:12
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How can systems exhibit emergent properties
•Nonlinearity
Emergent Properties II
Emergent Properties III- Synergy7:25
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How can systems exhibit emergent properties
•Synergy
Emergent Properties III
Emergent Properties IV- Self Organization7:50
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How can systems exhibit emergent properties
Self Organization
Emergent Properties IV
How can systems exhibit emergent properties8:54
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•How can systems exhibit emergent properties
Emergent Properties V
An example of how emergent properties arise in complex systems5:04
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•An example of how emergent properties arise in complex systems
Apply Systems Thinking #5: Discover Emergent Properties in Your System

Dynamic Behaviour I- How to analyze how systems change and adapt4:53
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•How to analyze how systems change and adapt in response to internal and external influences, such as feedback loops, external disturbances, or policy interventions
Dynamic Behaviour I
Dynamic Behaviour II- Assess External Disturbances8:04
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How to analyze how systems change and adapt in response to internal and external influences, such as feedback loops, external disturbances, or policy interventions
Assess External Disturbances
Dynamic Behaviour II
Dynamic Behaviour III- Model Policy Interventions •Sensitivity Analysis4:58
How to analyze how systems change and adapt in response to internal and external influences, such as feedback loops, external disturbances, or policy interventions
•Model Policy Interventions
•Sensitivity Analysis
Dynamic Behaviour III
Dynamic Behaviour IV- Sensitivity Analysis11:38
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How to analyze how systems change and adapt in response to internal and external influences, such as feedback loops, external disturbances, or policy interventions
Sensitivity Analysis
Dynamic Behaviour IV
Dynamic Behaviour V- Scenario Planning9:03
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
How to analyze how systems change and adapt in response to internal and external influences, such as feedback loops, external disturbances, or policy interventions
•Scenario Planning
Dynamic Behaviour V
How to analyze how systems change and adapt2:54
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•How to analyze how systems change and adapt in response to internal and external influences, such as feedback loops, external disturbances, or policy interventions
Dynamic Behaviour VI
An example of how to analyze how systems change and adapt7:16
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•An example of how to analyze how systems change and adapt in response to internal and external influences, such as feedback loops, external disturbances, or policy interventions
Apply Systems Thinking #6: Predict How Your System Will Change Over Time

Multiple Perspectives I- How to consider multiple perspectives and stakeholders4:59
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•How to consider multiple perspectives and stakeholders when analyzing a system
Multiple Perspectives I
Multiple Perspectives II- How to consider multiple perspectives and stakeholders11:01
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•How to consider multiple perspectives and stakeholders when analyzing a system
Multiple Perspectives II
An example of how to consider multiple perspectives and stakeholders9:05
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•An example of how to consider multiple perspectives and stakeholders when analyzing a system
Apply Systems Thinking #7: Analyze Your System from Multiple Perspectives

Using for Problem Solving I- Helps identify the root causes of complex problems6:48
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•How can Systems Thinking help identify the root causes of complex problems by examining the underlying structures and dynamics of the systems involved?
Using for Problem Solving I
Using for Problem Solving II- Helps identify the root causes of complex problems8:25
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•An example of how can Systems Thinking help identify the root causes of complex problems by examining the underlying structures and dynamics of the systems involved
How does System Thinking enable more effective problem-solving strategies?6:00
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•How does System Thinking enable more effective problem-solving strategies?
Using for Problem Solving III
An example of enabling more effective problem-solving strategies8:18
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•An example of how does System Thinking enables more effective problem-solving strategies.

Using for Decision Making I- How can Systems Thinking inform decision-making5:50
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•How can Systems Thinking inform decision-making by considering the long-term consequences and unintended side effects of different choices.
Using for Decision Making I
Using for Decision Making II- How can Systems Thinking inform decision-making9:10
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
An example of how can Systems Thinking inform decision-making by considering the long-term consequences and unintended side effects of different choices
How can ST help decision-makers anticipate how interventions or changes6:37
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•How can System Thinking help decision-makers anticipate how interventions or changes in one part of a system may impact other parts
Using for Decision Making III
An example of how can System Thinking help decision-makers8:50
At the end of this lecture, you will learn the following
•An example of how can System Thinking help decision-makers anticipate how interventions or changes in one part of a system may impact other parts

Requirements

Willingness to spend 9 hours to learn System Thinking

Description

Want to become an Successful Systems Thinker but don’t know what to do and how?

Take a look at this course where you will

Not only learn about the System Thinking in depth with a lot of examples but also learn

How to use it for Problem Solving, Decision Making, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis and Innovation & Design

Preview many lectures for free to see the content for yourself

My exposure to some aspects of Systems Thinking started at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore during 1979-1981 through extra curricular readings in addition to learning about Operations Research and Systems Analysis for optimal management decision making

I was lucky to learn more progressively over the years in Hindustan Unilever and Johnson & Johnson though the management development programs on Situation Analysis, Problem Solving, Decision Making and Potential Problem Analysis using Kepner Tregoe Frameworks.

The journey to learn Systems Thinking continued over the working life till 2007 and got consolidated when I started working at IIM Udaipur in 2015

I bring in this course my learnings from this journey and share with you how can you also become a Successful Systems Thinker

Look at what are the students of this course saying

"The Master in Systems Thinking course provided a holistic understanding of complex systems and their interconnections. It honed critical thinking skills, emphasizing dynamic problem-solving and fostering a systemic perspective. The interactive format encouraged collaborative learning, enriching the experience. Overall, an invaluable journey towards mastering systemic understanding and application"

"A wonderful course, easy to internalise and very well explained. Thank you very much Arun"

"Had an amazing audio and visual experience"

"Simple and understandable"

Preview for yourself many lectures free. If you like the content, enrol for the course, enjoy and skill yourself to become a Master in System Thinking! If don't like the content, please message about how can we modify it to meet your expectations.

This Course is Part of a Structured Learning Path

Learning Path: PROBLEM SOLVING & DECISION MAKING PATH (Starter → Builder → Advanced)

This course is your BUILDER step.

Next Recommended Courses

After completing this course, continue your growth with:

Problem Solving (Starter)

Game Theory (Builder)

Excellence in Case Analysis (Advanced)

AI for Problem Solving (Advanced)

Learning Path: CONSULTING PATH (Starter → Builder → Advanced)

This course is your BUILDER step.

Next Recommended Courses

After completing this course, continue your growth with:

Guesstimates and Consulting Cases (Starter)

Game Theory (Builder)

Business Strategy and Planning (Builder)

AI for Business Optimization (Advanced)

Who this course is for:

People who want to learn how to handle complex systems better in a wide range of domains, including business, ecology, public policy, healthcare, and engineering, among others
Aspiring Systems Thinkers
Existing Systems Thinkers wanting to learn more in depth about Systems Thinking and its applications

Master in Systems Thinking

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 17min

Overview4 lectures • 33min

Holistic Perspective9 lectures • 1hr 31min

Interconnectedness9 lectures • 1hr 35min

Feedback Loops5 lectures • 39min

Emergent Properties6 lectures • 58min

Dynamic Behaviour7 lectures • 49min

Multiple Perspectives3 lectures • 25min

Using for Problem Solving4 lectures • 30min

Using for Decision Making4 lectures • 30min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: