Navigating Complexity
Harnessing Systems Thinking for Effective Leadership
Service Description
In today’s fast-paced world, effective leadership means looking at problems from all angles. Join us for an interactive workshop that gives you practical skills to lead with clarity and confidence. Through guided activities, you’ll learn why systems thinking is essential for leaders and how to drive for impact through understanding and working with your organisation’s internal and external ecosystem. You will learn to apply systems thinking to help understand internal impacts, influence of external factors, and key connections between the different elements. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to: 1. Understand systems thinking for leaders: See why a broad perspective leads to better decisions and a bigger impact. 2. Map out organisational connections: Identify how your organisation’s parts work together, including internal teams and external influences. 3. Expand your strategic view: Recognise interdependencies, understand roles, and leverage your position as a leader. 4. Apply practical tools and frameworks: Try out tools that help you ask better questions, think through challenges, and adapt to future changes. This workshop is ideal for senior leaders, managers, and executives who want a fresh approach to problem-solving, as well as up-and-coming leaders eager to broaden their perspective on strategic decision-making. Meet Your Presenters Vi Nguyen - A strategic advisor with extensive experience at BCG, KPMG, and Macquarie Group, Vi is a systems thinking expert skilled in helping leaders tackle complex challenges with clarity and purpose. With her deep knowledge of how interconnected business environments operate, Vi has guided organisations to implement resilient, growth-oriented strategies, making her uniquely equipped to teach systems thinking at the leadership level. Ariane Fricke - A senior Strategy & Transformation leader, Ariane specialises in driving impactful change ranging from complex organizations such as Transgrid, NBN Co, and Telstra, as well as various startups. Her in-depth expertise in orchestrating end-to-end transformations enables her to seamlessly integrate customer experience with operational excellence and innovation. Ariane’s approach delivers measurable results within complex ecosystems, making her a trusted guide for leaders ready to tackle today’s interconnected challenges. Together, Vi and Ariane bring top-tier systems thinking expertise , ready to equip you with the tools to lead effectively in today's environment.