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Mode of delivery: Classroom-based

Course code: SM11B

Duration: 1 day

Fee: £925.00 + VAT

CPD Hours: 6

Course Overview

This session introduces the use of mental models and systems thinking to analyze complex problems. Participants will learn how to identify assumptions, blind spots, and interdependencies that impact strategy. They will also develop skills to use scenario planning and structured challenges to test and refine early strategic directions, ensuring more resilient and well-informed decisions.

Agenda

Apply mental models and systems thinking to frame complex problems.
Identify strategic assumptions, blind spots, and interdependencies.
Use scenario logic and structured challenge to stress-test early direction.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for a wide range of leaders and managers but will be of real value to:

Senior Executives and CEOs
Strategic Planners and Analysts
Department Heads and Managers
Project Managers and Team Leaders
Change Management Professionals
Organisational Development Specialists
Human Resources Leaders
Business Consultants and Advisors
Risk Management Professionals
Innovation and Sustainability Officers
Operational Excellence Managers
Corporate Trainers and Coaches
Policy Makers and Government Officials
Academics and Researchers in Business Strategy
Entrepreneurs and Start-up Founders
Non-profit Executives and Leaders
Finance and Accounting Professionals
Supply Chain and Logistics Managers
IT and Technology Leaders
Marketing and Communications Managers

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to implement a successful strategy that enables you to:

Use systems thinking and mental models to understand complexity, reveal interdependencies, and avoid linear problem-solving traps.
Uncover and critically challenge hidden assumptions and blind spots, and map interdependencies that influence strategic outcomes.
Apply scenario planning and structured challenge techniques to test the robustness of strategic direction under uncertainty.