As part of my study of Systems Thinking in Practice (STiP) on the TB871 module at The Open University (OU), I iterated between theoretical learning and practical use of five systems approaches—System Dynamics (SD), Viable System Model (VSM), Strategic Options Development and Analysis (SODA), Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) and Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH)—to develop my systems practice capability.

Getting familiar with the inevitability of unknowns in complex and messy situations within which we practice systemically.

Exploring how systems and strategies are related, and some of the different approaches and perspectives that bring them together.