Systemic Analysis Using the Iceberg Model
The most visible part of a system is the impact it has on people but what lies beneath the surface? This is self-paced workshop uses the Systems Iceberg Model to help you understand the deeper patterns and beliefs that influence results. You’ll learn about the three core components of a system and how to identify and analyze them within the systems you are working to improve.
This content provided a foundation to brainstorm with a group just coming together to address a community challenge.
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Differentiate between simple and complex systems, and analyze how each impacts populations in distinct ways using the Systems Iceberg Model.
- Identify and examine the underlying mental models, systemic structures, and patterns of behavior that drive visible outcomes within a system.
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