Key details
Mode of delivery: Classroom-based
Course code: SM11B
Duration: 1 day
Fee: £925.00 + VAT
CPD Hours: 6
Course Overview
This session applies mental models and systems thinking to complex strategic issues. Participants surface hidden assumptions and missing variables and use structured challenge and scenario thinking to test the robustness of strategic direction.
Agenda
Using Mental Mofels and Systems Thinking
- Applying mental models and systems thinking to break down large strategic issues.
- Identifying areas where you may be making untested assumptions or missing important variables.
- Using structured challenges and logical scenarios to test your initial strategic direction.
Course Review
- Summary and recap of key learning objectives
- Action Planning
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Directors and Heads of Strategy, Transformation and Corporate Development.
- Business Unit Leaders and Senior Operational Managers
- HR and Organisational Development Leaders supporting strategic capability and culture.
- Programme and Transformation Leaders involved in strategic planning.
- Public Sector, NGO and Non-Profit Leaders responsible for strategic direction.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to implement a successful strategy that enables you to:
- Apply mental models and systems thinking to analyse complex strategic problems beyond simple linear cause-and-effect reasoning.
- Identify and challenge untested assumptions, blind spots and missing variables that could weaken strategic judgement.
- Use structured challenge and scenario-planning methods to test the robustness of strategic direction under uncertainty.
Course dates
Apr 13, 2027
Aug 24, 2027
Dec 7, 2027
