Leading through Complexity (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Sisällön jaksotus

• Cynefin methods and tools
• Sense-making
• Esturine Mapping methods and tools
• Uncertainty matrix

The course will have two onsite lectures/workshops.
21.10.2025 from 10.00 to 16.00
18.11.2025 from 9.00 to 16.00

Tavoitteet

After completing the study unit, the students will be able to:
• understand the basic concepts of Complex Adaptive Systems and Cynefin Framework
• analyze and apply sense-making methods and tools
• understand and use Esturine Mapping
• visualize the Affordance Landscape of organization
• analyze the effects of increased volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) on organizations
• analyze how the tools and methods of the Cynefin framework can help organizations respond to the VUCA challenges
• develop and provide solutions for complex problems

Sisältö

• Cynefin methods and tools
• Sense-making
• Esturine Mapping methods and tools
• Uncertainty matrix

Oppimateriaalit

Teacher gives some quidelines to materials for students to get acquainted with during the course.
Individual inquieries into theories by students.

Opetusmenetelmät

Lectures, individual assignments, groupwork, independent studying

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

The course has no examinations

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

Innovation pedagogy
Learning by doing
Problem-based and solution-oriented learning

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

None

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Lectures 16 hours
Individual tasks 75 hours
Group work 44 hours

Total 135 h (5 ECT)

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

• understand the basic concepts of Complex Adaptive Systems and Cynefin Framework
• analyze and apply sense-making methods and tools
• understand and use Esturine Mapping
• visualize the Affordance Landscape of organization
• develop and provide solutions for complex problems

Passing the course requires the return of all learning assignments. Assessment is based on the learning tasks. The assessment includes:
a) student work corresponds to the assignment given
b) thoroughness and depth of the assignment
c) use of the required source material
d) analytical reflection and justification of solutions/ideas

Hylätty (0)

The student has not actively participated in classes and group work. The student has serious deficiencies in knowledge, performance, or results. For example, there is a lack of self-directed information search, or the required literature has not been read or the required tools, methods, and theories have not been utilized in assignments or non-participation in the required presentations or assignments are completely missing or they have been returned late. COPYING of any kind is not allowed and will result in rejection of the course and possibly other sanctions.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

The assignments have been returned on schedule, but they are very narrow and incomplete. Or there are major flaws in the performances.

The student uses key concepts and basic theories when explaining his findings and observations. Student can describe, classify, and list things. The outputs are descriptive, but do not contain students' own reflection or insights. Individual theories or practical observations are not linked to a larger whole.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

The tasks have been returned in time, and they are extensive and good, theories have been utilized, and instructed methods and tools have been used. Theory and references have been used correctly. And the presentations of learnings are meritorious.

The student understands entities and uses theory to describe them. Shows the ability to apply some principle related to the subject area and combines things. Uses the material and theory she has acquired in completing tasks.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

There are special merits in completing tasks and they are extensive and thorough.

The student sees critical success factors, understands theories, and presents her findings with justification. The student can see development areas and is a critical thinker. Can analyze cause-and-effect relationships and handle things insightfully. High-quality background material has been searched for, found and its use is justified.

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