Systems 101 workshops

We are offering a three-hour workshop, introducing policymakers to engineering systems approaches and how they can support policymakers achieve better policy outcomes.

What this workshop will cover

This introductory workshop will introduce you to our framework for applying an engineering systems approach in policymaking and how they can help to deliver better policy outcomes.

You will:

• Learn what systems approaches to policymaking are, and why are they important.​
• Gain an improved understanding of key concepts and language from systems approaches.​
• Gain experience using some ‘quick start’ methods to characterise systems of interest.​
• Be provided with resources to support further application of systems approaches in policy.​

What to expect

In this three-hour workshop, you will be introduced to our framework for applying systems approaches in policymaking. This is based on a framework developed by Professor John Clarkson in our work on Engineering Better Care, which adopted an engineering systems approach to health and social care. 

Throughout the workshop, you will put the principles from our framework into practice using group working on a standardised case study in facilitated sessions. You can also request a bespoke case study for an additional fee. 

Who should attend

These workshops are available to any policy team tackling a complex challenge looking for an introduction to systems approaches and how they can help them navigate their own complex challenge.

We have successfully delivered this workshop for teams at a national, devolved and local level working in a diverse range of policy areas.

Practicalities

• This workshop can be delivered online, in-person or in a hybrid form depending on what works best for you and your team.
• The standard number of attendees we would deliver this workshop for is 20 to ensure that everybody has the chance to contribute to the discussion.
• We charge £1,500 for this workshop.