“This course was terrific. Really eye-opening as far as unintended consequences of actions and how to consider all possibilities.”
“[System Thinking] opened a new set of skills and a different way to see the world.”
A recent survey of professionals who completed MIT xPRO’s System Thinking course shows just how much the course has influenced their careers by giving them a fresh perspective on problem-solving and practical skills they can apply to their work.
Here’s a look at how MIT xPRO’s System Thinking course has been a career game-changer for many participants.
Nearly one-third (29%) of those surveyed reported a positive impact on their career, and almost half (48%) noted that the effect was immediate.
“I just approached things in a solid manner and was able to illustrate how I can impact the bottom line as well as grow the departments I was steward of,” said one participant, who credited the course with helping them secure a promotion. “It has really changed my professional landscape for the better.”
“By having a new tool [in my repertoire], I was able to solve issues from a different perspective that later during interviews gave me [an] advantage over others, especially when mentioning I learned via MIT xPRO,” shared another.
For some, career advancement included financial rewards. “I was offered an executive position which offered an increase in base salary [of] several thousand dollars,” one participant reported.
Notably, the majority of survey respondents (71%) said they’d reference the course in future job interviews, underscoring its professional relevance.
Seventy-seven percent of survey participants said the System Thinking course has changed how they manage responsibilities, lead projects, and approach their work.
“I have added new tools I use with my team to understand better how to solve systemic problems within my company,” shared one respondent.
“It is just amazing how easy it is for me now to translate the engineering needs to business achievements in the long run thanks to this course,” said another. “I can now show very simply how a process can get super complex without proper oversight.”
MIT xPRO’s System Thinking course is designed for anyone eager to solve complex problems and elevate project performance. Through practical applications and interactive learning, the course introduces learners to the essentials of system thinking and how to use it in real-world contexts.
Learners engage in a project management simulation to apply the concepts from the course and engage in activities to contextualize each concept.
All members of an organization can benefit from system thinking and learn to apply system thinking frameworks, regardless of previous experience or expertise.
Participants highly recommend MIT xPRO’s course. “It’s an excellent foundational course and quite interesting,” one respondent shared. Another championed its importance: “Given the complexity of current challenges, and the interconnected nature of them, I think it is critical that system thinking is promoted for all careers and at all levels.”
Workplace systems are rapidly evolving. Teams are larger, products and services incorporate more interconnected functions, and business processes are increasingly intricate. With system thinking, workers learn to approach these complexities as part of an integrated whole, which helps them make decisions that address the bigger picture and improve overall performance.
System thinking helps companies stay competitive in fast-paced markets. As consumers demand higher levels of performance and efficiency, businesses must constantly improve their offerings to keep up. The ability to innovate within complex systems enables companies to deliver better products and services faster, giving them an edge in today’s ever-evolving landscape.
Ready to take your problem-solving skills to the next level? Enroll in MIT xPRO’s System Thinking course today.