Did you know that the socio-demographic profile we have today is the outcome of decisions made in the past? The decisions we make today (or don’t make) will shape our socio-demographic profile of the future. Want to understand more? Want to understand why?
Consider my 2 day professional learning course: Fundamentals in decision-making and demographic change using a systems thinking framework
Given the current policy-making environment is increasingly demanding data-informed and evidence-based foundations, this intensive and intentional professional learning course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to:
- Understand the inter-connected relationship between policy settings and socio-demographic change
- Better understand the context – the why – underpinning the data and evidence
- How best to influence desired outcomes through policy development; and
- Enable anticipation – and mitigation – of unintended consequences.
The course is grounded in four key theoretical frameworks and their application in policy-setting:
- Systems thinking
- Theories of demographic change
- Principles of the life course
- The Iceberg Model
Course outcomes:
Following completion of the course you will be able to immediately apply your new-found or deepened knowledge in your everyday work. The course will provide you with several resources and tools to identify and map potential desired or unintended outcomes within the system you operate to inform the decision-making process as well as scale the desired impact of your work.
Course inclusions:
Participants in the course will receive an extensive package of resources including a workbook, case studies and ready-made tools for immediate use in the workplace. Participants will also be invited to join an online Community of Practice and network of support. A certificate of participation will also be awarded upon completion.
Intended learning outcomes:
Day 1 will focus on foundational knowledge building and the inter-connection of the first three theoretical frameworks.
Day 2 will introduce the Iceberg Model and focus on applying the new-found or deepened knowledge to current everyday scenarios and the decision-making process.
• Define key characteristics of a system and types of systems
• Demonstrate understanding of system behaviour by analysing real-world examples
• Explain and distinguish between different types of thinking in the decision-making process
• Clearly articulate what systems thinking is and is not
• Identify in what circumstances to use different types of thinking
• Explain the key principles of the life course and how life course trajectories have changed over time
• Understand and explain how the demographic transition and theories of migration influence demographic change
• Build awareness and understanding of the interconnectedness of decision-making and demographic change and the ability to explain the relationship
• Identify obstacles in the decision-making process to achieving desired outcomes
• Apply a systems thinking lens to predict – and mitigate – socio-demographic outcomes from policy-making decisions
Further information available at : www.lisadenny.com.au