How to Read Systems?Laajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The students will learn to understand how to create more insights regarding different business-related issues with a tool called systemic constellation At the end of this course students will be capable of reading the spatial language and to interpret the results of system constellations, based on the theories they learnt. System constellations will help students to understand better e.g. the issues of change management, transformation questions, business model development, sustainable leadership etc. and it is a tool to understand different complex questions in a systemic way.

Content

The course includes lectures of different theories that deliver frames for system constellations like Spiral Dynamics, Theory U and iceberg-models. During the systemic workshops the students analyze their own systems with system constellation method. The method will be introduced and it’s potential for reading complex systems discussed. System constellations as a tool to get information of different research question or organizational development task will also be discussed.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.