FCIT 600Systems, Synergy, Collaboration

This intensive block course sets the groundwork for students to understand the systemic nature of urban challenges, the complex reality of leading change in volatile circumstances and the power of collaborative engagement to build a sustainable future. Through practice-based learning, students will identify leverage points for change-making as they build their capacity for distributed knowledge and action. They will also develop professional skills required to lead collaborative teams in the context of designing and implementing urban sustainability initiatives. The course is delivered in modules focusing on systems analysis, problem identification in uncertain futures, team collaboration, as well as effective virtual and live engagement and participation processes. Students will build their knowledge of the characteristics of effective strategic decision making in multi-stakeholder contexts.