1 of 14

Slide Notes

For this cycle of CDI, we will be learning about Systems. A better understanding of system dynamics will help us to better prepare for and enact meaningful change processes and healthy congregational development.
DownloadGo Live

Systems Thinking

Published on Oct 18, 2013

No Description

View Outline

MORE DECKS TO EXPLORE

7 Strategies to Write a Speech with Ease

84669 views

10 ways

45196 views

TXLA Wrap-up 2015

9450 views

Techno Teaching

26960 views

How to make a portfolio

17015 views

What is Creativity

67870 views

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

1.

SYSTEMS THINKING

OUR THEME FOR THIS CDI CYCLE
For this cycle of CDI, we will be learning about Systems. A better understanding of system dynamics will help us to better prepare for and enact meaningful change processes and healthy congregational development.
Photo by vishwaant
2.

WHAT IS A SYSTEM?

AND WHY DOES IT MATTER TO CHURCH DEVELOPMENT?
Whole vs. Part
Interactive
Mutual influence
Co-Causal
Gap between intent & impact
Formative
Relational
Photo by ggallice
3.

TWO SYSTEMS THEORIES

FAMILY SYSTEMS & GENERAL SYSTEMS
Both theories are used in CDI and they are related. However, they have some important differences, too.
Photo by scribbletaylor
4.

FAMILY SYSTEMS THEORY

  • Group Development
  • Use of Self
  • Managing Conflict
  • Building Trust
  • Understanding Anxiety
Based on the work of Murray Bowen, an understanding of family systems theory helps to understand key concepts and skills.
Photo by Vox Efx
5.

GENERAL SYSTEMS THEORY

  • Core Frameworks as Lenses
  • Discovery Processes
  • Environment & Context
  • Identifying Stakeholders
  • Strategy & Analysis
Also known as Open Systems Theory, this came out of biological science (Bertalaffney). This theory helps us understand that no single action will have a single impact, and unintended consequences should not be unexpected.
Photo by arellis49
6.

SELF-DIFFERENTIATION

MANAGING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS & WANTS
Self-differentiation is a space on a continuum that defines our relationship to others as it relates to managing individual needs and wants. We can try emotional cut-off or enmesh meant, but neither of these allows us to be fully individual while staying connected. That is the goal of self-differentiation.
Photo by Search Engine People Blog
7.

ACUTE OR CHRONIC?

IDENTIFYING ANXIETY IN THE SYSTEM:
Behaviors will differ depending on whether the anxiety in the system is related to an acute event, or is long-standing. Often, when organizational survival has been a long-term worry, anxiety can become chronic. Other times it has to do with the spiritual maturity and development of members.
Photo by Narf! ^_^
8.

RESOLVE THE TENSION

KNOW HOW TO IDENTIFY DEFAULT RESPONSE TO ANXIETY
Conflict/fights
Over and under functioning
Withdrawal
Projection
Drama triangles
Photo by JustCallMe_♥Bethy♥_
9.

ANXIETY BINDERS

WHERE DO I GET "HOOKED"?
Photo by Debbi Long
10.

GENERAL SYSTEMS

Generally, this theory is based on the idea of:

Input --> Transformation Process --> Output
Photo by rndmcnlly
11.

PRESENTING ISSUES

SURFACING ASSUMPTIONS, PATTERNS, MYTH
There eyre many things that have impact on a system, including environment, context, history, past success and failure. Surfacing these issues is key to prevent your organization from running aground on hidden assumptions.
Photo by NOAA's National Ocean Service
12.

SENGE'S DISCIPLINES

  • Mental Models
  • Shared Vision
  • Personal Mastery
  • Team Learning
  • Systems Thinking
Mental models: espoused theory vs. theory-in-use
Shared vision: commitment vs. compliance
Personal mastery: creative tension vs. emotional tension
Team learning: dialogue vs. discussion
Systems thinking: structure influences behavior
Photo by Maggie Osterberg
13.

SENGE VIDEO

Photo by Andres Ubierna
14.

WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?

WHAT IS YOUR CONGREGATION'S MISSION?
Photo by nixter

Ann Fleming, M.Ed.