Catherine Hobbs
@systemslocalgov
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Time-served devotee of local gov. Critical Systems Thinking for complexity, social learning for systemic leadership. MSc INLOGOV, PhD Systems Science Hull.
North Cumberland, UK
Joined January 2015
Thrilled to co-author a paper for the Festschrift issue of SRBS to Mike Jackson with Hannah Hesselgreaves, Max French, Rob Wilson & Toby Lowe, centred around systemic leadership & adaptive learning. Open access. #complexity #SystemsThinking
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Contemporary governance challenges require both systemic leadership and adaptive learning to navigate effectively. Yet systems theory and systems thinking remain on the relative margins of manageme...
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In our latest England 🏴 article, @ProfDonnaHall explains how a comprehensive, inter-departmental approach is needed to move beyond outdated systems, fostering a culture of questioning and collaboration in public services. https://t.co/zeTO5Ss9db
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English Devolution White Paper: Power and partnership: Foundations for growth - https://t.co/8vIQZbhE1P
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The government’s proposals to empower local leaders and communities to drive growth and raise living standards across the country.
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@systemslocalgov @degruyter_brill Jean will be talking about the book at a @TheORSociety /@SystemicFocus joint event in February. Open to all, online and free, tickets can be obtained here;
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Jean Boulton's new book, the dao of complexity @degruyter_brill, has just arrived - look forward to reading. "the world is primarily in the grip of worldviews driven by two classical - and outdated - physics theories." #Complexity #SenseMaking
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FRC approves CIPFA Diploma in Local Audit … really good news and a step forward in local audit
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The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today announced the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy’s (CIPFA) Diploma in Local Audit as pre-approved local audit specialist training.
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With the programme now out, #HSR2024 is getting real. Here are some highlights of how we'll be participating. You can explore a list of all our engagement at: https://t.co/QOsWocXBsn
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Prepared for the polycrisis? The need for complexity science and systems thinking to address global and national evidence gaps
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The Sustainable Development Goals are far off track. The convergence of global threats such as climate change, conflict and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic—among others—call for better...
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"...there may be many regularities in our social life which are characteristic of our particular period only, and that we are inclined to overlook this limitation...We may learn to our sorrow that we have relied on laws that have lost their validity" Popper #Philosophy
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Interested in #complexityscience? Check out https://t.co/uSNo8ijAQt, especially this masterful overview of process complexity, #subjectivity & more https://t.co/eYYQ6ORpQM
#I2Sresources
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By Jean Boulton What are the key ideas that define the science of complexity? How do they help us better understand our world so that we can engage more effectively? The science of complexity conve…
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Great to see this in the wild @DrCNeedham @mangancatherine @Jasonfrombrum (can’t find Dave on Twitter, it’s not shade!)
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Meetup – Dr. Michael C. Jackson – Systems Thinking & The Management of Complexity – online October 29, 2024 4:00PM
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New event! Join us for the UPEN International Summit on Global Health, featuring guest speakers from both global health organisations & academic institutions. Hosted by UPEN & @AstonUniversity, funded by @ESRC IAA. 📍 29th November, 10:30-4.15pm ✍️
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Knowledge coproduction & bridging knowledge systems are 2 key elements of #transdisciplinarity & need holistic understanding, cultural relevance, #socialjustice & practical solutions
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By Truphena E. Mukuna and Alemu Tesfaye Shekunte. What role do communities play in shaping research that affects their lives? How can academia break free from the constraints of traditional discipl…
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Congratulations to @Lucy_Gilson and @jrockstrom on receiving the @virchowprize today! Both have been dedicated advocates for systems approaches, and Lucy has been a key champion for #HPSR. Glad to see these vital issues recognized in #globalHealth!
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Interested in making #change happen? Check out: https://t.co/DcVcFHM3W3, especially the important role of frames & framing which show how neural circuits need to change, plus why facts are not enough in https://t.co/JYiZ3uresA
#I2Sresources @gilduran76 @GeorgeLakoff
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Edited by Gabriele Bammer What are frames and framing? What roles do they play in making change happen? What are some essential principles of framing? Can framing be used to manipulate people? This…
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SCiO Global mini-Conference and AGM 2024 – videos already online
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Take advantage of this convenient #onlinecourse about System Mapping, taught by practitioners from the System Mapping Academy. 🎯 📅 October 4, 11 & 18, 9 am - 1 pm Central Europe Time 🔗 Register now: https://t.co/pHrUa2SnQg
#SystemDynamics #systemsthinking
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SCiO Global mini-Conference and AGM 2024 Sat, Sep 28th, 2024. Free online event. 09:00 - 14:00 GMT+1 All welcome, 4 speakers #SystemsThinking
https://t.co/IM6b9ZGF6B
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As leaders, we want to build learning systems & learning organisations. That means we need to role model being continuous learners. It can be hard to make space for personal learning when our roles are so full on. Here are five ways to keep learning, even when we feel depleted:
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