Note: This is a two-session course
The main objective of this masterclass is to introduce the beginner to the discipline of systems thinking. Using real-life examples, this class establishes the case for using systems thinking and brings out its imperative. It is a door opener (entryway) for anyone interested in understanding the world of systems and uncovering how people, organisms, ideas, phenomena, institutions, networks and things are interconnected.
This masterclass is designed to provide a blend of theory and real-life examples using a combination of presentation and video relays. It is interactive and will feature breakout discussions and sharing between instructors and participants.
The throughline for this 2-session masterclass:
1. Explore a diagnosis of the current paradigm (Discovery)
2. Provide a tool for seeing differently (Envisioning a (Paradigm Shift)
3. Empower people with the capacity to act differently (Call to Action)
1. Increased awareness of systems all around us gives us the opportunity to create a new paradigm unlike the current one of mechanistic, reductionistic, linear thought.
2. This is achieved through an enhanced understanding of patterns, trends and system structures.
3. Exposure to tools which can be used to uncover, assess and address the reality underlying social, professional and personal challenges. Tools include the Iceberg model, mental models and DSRP (Distinctions, Systems, Perspectives, Relationships) systems approach.
4. Mitigation of biases and removal of pitfalls and unintended consequences leading to resilience and versatility building enhanced problem solving skills.
5. Build ability to understand the impacts of one’s actions in terms of leverage in a system by using the Meadows’ Leverage Points and unearthing the basic rules of DSRP.
6. Use systems thinking as a natural starting point for one’s own life, community, work team, governance or planetary issues.
7. Participants will be provided a 30-day guidance and support period to apply masterclass learnings to project work
Date and Time
The dates and time of the masterclass are:
SESSION 1: 28 OCTOBER 2026 | 08:00 PT | 11:00 ET | 16:00 CET | 20:30 IST
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SESSION 2: 11 NOVEMBER 2026 | 07:00 PT | 10:00 ET | 16:00 CET | 20:30 IST
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Duration
This masterclass will run across two sessions each for a duration of two hours, 15 minutes. Session timings are denoted in Pacific Coast USA (PT), East Coast USA Time (ET), Central European Time (CET) and India Standard Time (IST)
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Conducted by
Shakti Saran, Founder, SHAKTIFY and Mark Haubner, Founder, MarkMyWords
Shakti Saran is a systems thinker, educator and writer. His work experience spans over four decades across the corporate and social sectors. He is an alum of the leadership programs at India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS) and Radical Transformation Leadership (RTL) and holds certifications in systems thinking from eCornell and the Capra Course. He is the founder of Shaktify, a think-tank to empower changemakers. Shaktify promotes social and environmental change through webinars, storytelling and masterclasses. Shakti is an MBA from Boston University.
Mark Haubner hails from the East end of Long Island, outside New York City on the land of the Corchaug, part of the Iroquois Nation. He was associated with North Fork Environmental Council for over 46 years where he last served as its President. He serves as the Co-chair of the Environmental Advisory Committee of the town of Riverhead and has supported several local environmental non-profits. He is a student of Fritjof Capra, Nate Hagens, Hildy Gottlieb, Shakti Saran and many others, and remains passionate to share every skill he has learned to help changemakers achieve their goals. He has a certifications in sustainability studies and organization behavior from University of California, San Diego and a BA in Eastern Religions, Philosophy and Psychology.
Where
Online (Zoom) – Session recordings & notes will be shared
Target Audience & Eligibility
This masterclass is designed for a heterogeneous audience across the globe and is relevant for anyone who wishes to make sense of what is happening in the world and create a positive impact. It is equally relevant to social sector professionals, community workers, corporate sector executives, policy makers, independent professionals, householders, artists and students.
This course is recommended for those above the age of 16.
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