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moving from the abstract to application is where systems thinking comes alive, and generates the meaningful insights we need to create change.


here we share our community of practice, method guides and resources we’ve created to support your practice.

'trying and struggling looks like incompetence right up until the moment it looks like success.' ~ shane parrish

BUILD AND MONITOR YOUR SYSTEMS THINKING  PRACTICE

system practice club

one of the biggest things we hear in our teaching space is how folks appreciate the space held to practice. often this opportunity doesn’t present itself in everyday spaces. we also hear the question, what does systems thinking look like in practice?


the systems practice club is aiming to respond to both these needs. the space is guided by our system practice framework and practice reflection tool. we’ll start with a deep dive to introduce the framework and reflection tool, so you have a solid foundation. you’ll have space and time to drop in and reflect on what you’re practicing, and set new learning goals. you’ll have small group discussions to hear from what other practitioners are working on. finally, our sessions include a peer coaching process, so you can bring along those big gnarly challenges and we’ll draw from the collective to help you move through.


all of this is supported by facilitation guides for systems tools and methods, learning resources as identified in our shared space, and everything hosted on a mural board for ongoing access so you can continue to practice.

this space is for you if you want to: 

  • create learning goals and track your progress in systems thinking
  • support the collective to make sense of the hard things
  • develop connections with systems peers
  • receive guidance and support on the challenges you're facing in your systems work
  • be hosted in a care-ful, nourishing learning space

what we won’t be doing in this space:

  • conducting training or application with specific tools, methods or frameworks in systems thinking

 

program overview

  • session 1: systems practice framework and reflection tool introduction and community building
  • sessions 2-7 will follow the practice approach outlined below

sessions 2-7 structure

  • short grounding exercise (gentle breathing or movement)
  • independent reflection period
  • group discussions
  • sharing small wins
  • break
  • peer coaching
  • check out 

 

details

  • runs first friday of the month from 9:30-11:30am (melbourne time)
  • starting may 2nd
  • tickets available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, please get in touch. 
  • early bird pricing ends april 4th
  • regular pricing is $525 AUD

monthly

5 monthly payments

$105.00 x 5 monthly payments, inclusive of GST

1 time payment

1 time payment

$525.00 inclusive of GST

 

participants from past programs have shared:

“A space for emotional support, authenticity, and connection. Felt I was really among peers and could present myself in a messy state, while also being inspired by the accomplished women on the call, also doing amazing things and also being honest about their challenges.” 

“So gorgeous to be able to be with peers in a deep and meaningful way” 

“It created a time for reflection, both in preparation for coming in and following but also in the space itself. I see value in having time for reflection and appreciate sectioning this off so it doesn't get pushed to the side. I really enjoyed learning from peers, it was clear that everyone in the group were very thoughtful and considered people, and I appreciated having the time to connect with people on this level.”

 

collective optimism book(ish) club

there is something really special about folks in the systems school.  when we come together things feel a little bit warmer, a little bit brighter and maybe even more hopeful. 

and sometimes we could use a little bit more of that in life.  

join us for a wee experiment to gather in community, share some goodness and maybe, in a small way help carry each other through. 

steps towards collective optimism...

you: pick any book, blog post, poem, song you like that, at large, has a connection to hope, healing, and optimism in the big and small systems we live in. then, pick 1 sentence or phrase, or passage to bring to the club. that's it.

we: gather online, say hello and move into small groups of 4-5 people to share our offering allow for space to hear about it's resonance. before we leave we allow the goodness to seep into our bones, our hearts and minds :)

how: we each take responsibility for the health of the whole, and contribute to collective facilitation, deep listening and offering of insights.  

me (seanna @ the systems school): lightly hold this gathering by offering the invitation to join, opening the virtual space, and creating a gentle framing for magic to unfold. 

our collection so far
 
details
  • first tuesday of every second month

  • 7pm melbourne time

  • 1 hr long

  • next session: tuesday may 6th 

register

we live and generate our income on Kabi Kabi/ Gabbi Gabbi Country and pay our respects to their elders past and present, this beautiful land, skies and waters.

we acknowledge the strength, resilience and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on this continent. we celebrate their creativity, ingenuity and contributions to community. we recognize first nations people around the world as the first systems thinkers and are grateful for the immense generosity in the wisdom and knowledge shared with us.

we recognize the historical and ongoing harm of colonization and take up the responsibility to contribute to processes of reconciliation and reparations and to listening and integrating lessons from truth telling.