Complexity:
even dead fish go with the flow

The complexity programme is for anyone who wants to know where to start in resolving complex systems or problems in their workplace.

Navigating complexity requires us to adopt an approach that isn’t based on predictability and homogeneity. It requires us to embrace uncertainty and divergence, tap into the vast knowledge of various players in our systems, seek our patterns and take small ‘safe to fail’ actions that nudge our organisation in a desirable direction.

what will you learn?

This programme will provide heuristics and ‘survival skills’ useful for navigating complex terrain, which you will be able to take with you back to your own organisation.

The alternative is to be taken downstream, but even dead fish go with the flow, right?

Upon completion of this programme you will be able to understand the concepts and research that support Complexity theory to better understand work as done and system implications.

who is this for?

Anyone who is looking to expand their knowledge on complexity and human systems.
Anyone who doesn’t know where to start in how to resolve messy and unsolvable problems in their workplace.
Anyone who wants to influence organisational culture.
Anyone who is curious enough to want genuine change in a system.

key benefits:

for individuals

Understand the concepts and research that support the Complexity Theory to better understand work as done and system implications.
Better understanding of the nature of complex systems and their characteristics.
Knowledge on how to act in a complex system.

for organisations

Understand the concepts and research that support the Complexity Theory to better understand work as done and system implications.
Use the heuristics and survival skills in their own organisations as they will be delivered as practical tools easy to use in different organisational contexts.

meet our facilitator

Marion Kiely is a Senior Consultant at Art of Work where she helps clients navigate complex challenges and become more resilient. She adopts a progressive, straight-talking approach, and is an advocate of anthro-complexity and adaptive safety approaches.
Working at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals for over 15 years, she led a very successful safety program. In 2012 she attended a masterclass in Human Factors and Safety with Prof Sidney Dekker who introduced her to Dave Snowden’s Cynefin Framework and complexity theory. Ever since, she has been pursuing more knowledge in this area and applying it to the safety field. She lectures at the University College Cork and is also a member of the IOSH South Ireland Committee.
She has a particular interest in people in the system and has amassed much knowledge and experience in how change can be introduced and sustained within organisations. She has an aversion to safety approaches that focus on 'fixing the employee' and is much more interested in looking at what elements of the system are setting employees up for failure and working with organisations to explore their organisational ecosystem, make sense of it, and take action based on the discovery and sense-making activities undertaken.

pricing

master class registration:
$295 AUD* / £ 160

AIHS and Lighthouse Members:
$265.50 AUD* / £ 140*

* excluding GST / VAT

Sunday 27 March
10:00 pm to 01:00 am (UTC +1)
London Time

Monday 28 March
8:00 am to 11 am AEDT (UTC + 11)
Melbourne Time

Gold LearnX Award for Best Blended Model

AOW Academy blended online learning with instructor-led training and utilising digital workbooks within the physical environment.

why choose art of work?

Founders of Safety Differently: we brought the Safety Differently movement, theory and research into practice. We live and breathe the principles and have first-hand experience implementing Safety Differently in organisations across different sectors.

Personal: we create small learning groups to allow you to benefit from individual attention in a ‘safe space’ environment. We will encourage you to understand your leadership style and strengths whilst supporting your areas for development with the potential for coaching sessions.

Collaborative: in your learning ‘cohort,’ you will have the opportunity to expand your network, gain new ways of thinking and test ideas with peers from a range of sectors and businesses.

Practical: we adopt a strong practical focus to enable you to bring your learning to life back in your organisations. Our facilitators are subject matter experts and are immersed in the latest thinking and know-how to put it into play.

AIHS Partnership.

Art of Work Academy has partnered with the Australian Institute of Health & Safety to evolve participants’ existing base of knowledge and experience.

At the end of the master class, AIHS members will be awarded 10 CPD points.

At the end of the guide level, AIHS members will be awarded 40 CPD points.

how will you learn?

With our video live learning approach, you will learn through a suite of online tools to maximise engagement. These include:

what you will take away

The conversation does not end at the completion of this program. Guide level academy courses include:

Six months access to courses materials, workshops recordings
One year membership to art of work lighthouse including access to a ‘private’ Lighthouse Resource Centre - a comprehensive web portal packed with case studies, Master Class content, reference documents and white papers
Invitation to quarterly Lighthouse virtual collaboration and networking events, featuring topical themes and renowned guest speakers
Access to private LinkedIn Group; a chance to connect, share ideas and learn from like minded professionals

Contact us to run a bespoke master class for your organisation.

Complexity:even dead fish go with the flow