Systems Mapping Course #201

About

Note: This is a two-session course
Objectives and Scope
The objective of this course is to build systems mapping skills and capabilities to depict systems study in visual form. Systems mapping is a convenient presentation tool and a conversation starter while depicting one’s visual understanding of the problem at hand. Visualisation saves reams of text and brings home messages easily and swiftly.
TOPICS COVERED

* Mapping basics including types of maps

* Mapping software options and assessment

* Building of systems mapping skills using mapping tool, Plectica

* Practical demonstrations

* Assignment project (choice of group or individual) and handholding

Approach
This course is offered live, online and across two sessions, a week apart. The first session covers the basics of mapping and the imparting of mapping skills. Each participant is required to undertake a practical mapping exercise between the first and second sessions either individually or by teaming up with a fellow participant(s) on a theme which is specific to the participant’s interests. The second session is a review of participants’ output with the aim of refining mapping skills.
Key Takeaways
1. Enhanced understanding of systems mapping and visualisation.
2. Practical experience in constructing systems maps; being able to present a simplified conceptual understanding of a complex system and visual showcase of a set of actors, patterns and system structures.
3. Session recording will be made available as well as a list of additional resources for further advancement.
CONDUCTED BY

Shakti Saran is a writer, educator and systems thinker. His work experience spans 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 & environmental change through webinars, storytelling and masterclasses. Shakti is an MBA from Boston University.

TARGET AUDIENCE & ELIGIBILITY

This masterclass is designed for a heterogeneous audience across the globe and is relevant. It is sector agnostic and is equally relevant to social sector professionals, community workers, corporate sector executives, policy makers, independent professionals, householders, artists and students.

DURATION & DATES

This masterclass consists of two sessions of two hours, 15 minutes each.

Instance 1, Session 1: Sat 5 April 2025

10:30 CET | 14:00 IST | 16:30 SST 

Instance 1, Session 2: Sat 12 April 2025

10:30 CET | 14:00 IST | 16:30 SST 

Instance 2, Session 1: Sun 6 April 2025
12:00 ET | 18:00 CET | 21:30 IST

Instance 2, Session 2: Sun 13 April 2025
12:00 ET | 18:00 CET | 21:30 IST

To know the precise time in your location please use this Time Zone Converter

WHERE

Online (Zoom) – Session recordings & notes will be shared

FEES

Rs 2400 or USD 28
To seek a payment link please send an email to shakti@shaktify.in

Fee waivers will be provided for deserving cases.

Systems Mapping- Course #201

The objective of this course is build systems mapping skills and capabilities to depict systems study in visual form. Systems mapping is a convenient presentation tool and a conversation starter while depicting one’s visual understanding of the problem at hand. Visualisation saves reams of text and brings home messages easily and swiftly.

Instance 1, Session 1: Sat 5 April 2025

10:30 CET | 14:00 IST | 16:30 SST

Instance 1, Session 2: Sat 12 April 2025

10:30 CET | 14:00 IST | 16:30 SST

To know the precise time in your location please use this time zone converter

Systems Mapping- Course #201

The objective of this course is build systems mapping skills and capabilities to depict systems study in visual form. Systems mapping is a convenient presentation tool and a conversation starter while depicting one’s visual understanding of the problem at hand. Visualisation saves reams of text and brings home messages easily and swiftly.

Instance 2, Session 1: Sun 6 April 2025

12:00 ET | 18:00 CET | 21:30 IST

Instance 2, Session 2: Sun 13 April 2025

12:00 ET | 18:00 CET | 21:30 IST

To know the precise time in your location please use this time zone converter

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