Systems Rearchitected

First Cohort Starts on May 1st

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First Cohort Starts on May 1st ~

A 12-module learning experience for technology professionals who design and deliver digital ecosystems. 

Systems Rearchitected shifts linear, reductionistic software thinking towards a systems architecture approach. 

Unlike frameworks and templates that dictate what to think, Systems Rearchitected focuses on how you think – improving your ability to navigate complexity, develop impactful recommendations and influence systemic change.

Take a 12-module learning journey and develop your systems skillset

Starting in March, a new module will be published every month. Explore essential (but often-overlooked) concepts and practices critical to systems thinking and design. 

From your learning facilitator

For 20+ years, I’ve engineered, architected, and transformed software systems.  The challenges that I faced weren’t just technical – how we think, communicate, and make decisions about systems caused more pain than bugs in code or Kubernetes.

Across multiple organizations, I've faced these challenges repeatedly, pushing the same rock up different hills only to see the patterns recur.  I wanted to stop trying to control development and figure out how to design knowledge systems that enable real transformation. 

That’s why I wrote Learning Systems Thinking, speak at international tech conferences, and founded the SystemCrafters Collective. 

If you’ve ever struggled with:

  • Rigid, mechanistic approaches to complex software systems.

  • Rickety architectures held together by duct tape and Minions, 

  • Superficial transformations that change the tools but maintain systematic blockers.

  • Dysfunctional communication across silos and hierarchies..

  • Seeing systemic solutions but not being heard.

  • Firedrilling rather than problem solving.

  • Feeling like an outsider when you challenge the status quo with divergent thinking.

You are not alone.  

“Systems can't be controlled, but they can be designed and redesigned.”

— Donella Meadows, Thinking in Systems: A Primer

What needs
to change?

How do we
change it?

  • Think in Systems by mastering skills like systemic reasoning, pattern design, and knowledge synthesis 

  • Design Relationships between parts of a system by architecting communication structures.

  • Increase Your Influence with trustworthy recommendations that shape the direction of initiatives—even when you don’t have direct control.

  • Solve Wicked Problems by learning with others and translating complex technical ideas across teams. 

  • Challenge Systems of Power that obstruct valuable change by generate knowledge flow.

  • Design for Impact by building knowledge-driven systems, not just software.

  • Enjoy Knowledge Work and delivering innovative, sustainable solutions, together.

Syllabus

  • Intro to Impactful Thinking

    Transform linear, reductionistic thinking into a toolbox of thinking practices.

  • Metacognition and Empathy as Core Skills

    Transform counterproductive reactions into conceptual integrity.

  • Learning & Generating Knowledge

    Transform task-driven development into a learning-driven career.

  • Systemic Reasoning

    Transform opinions into sound, cogent recommendations.

  • Designing Feedback Loops

    Transform noise into signal.

  • Interdependent Artifacts

    Transform individual expertise into interdependent ideas that generate innovation.

  • Modeling Patterns and Structures

    Transform requirements-driven design into insight-driven design.

  • Architecting Knowledge Flow

    Transform knowledge silos into a repository of systems understanding.

  • Taking a Systems Perspective

    Transform systems understanding into impactful action.

  • Shifting Paradigms

    Transform solutions into transformations.

  • Systems Leadership: Redefining Success

    Transform management into leadership.

  • A Self-Directed Systems Project

    Describe a deliver a project that interests you, with our support and feedback.

Detailed syllabus and book club

Join the SystemCrafters Collective

  • The Feedback Loop

    A space to discuss all things systems.

  • The Systems Café

    Snack on knowledge, watch a video during your lunch break.

  • Everything is Connected

    Overthink with others, join the monthly asynchronous book group.

  • Architecting Systems

    Subscribe to the newsletter and get quick tips and resources for systems thinkers.

The first cohort starts May 1st.

The first cohort starts May 1st.

Join a cohort

Cohort Groups practice together for three modules.  Once per week, cohorts practice hands-on exercises, like collective modeling, prototyping and recommendation building.

Guest facilitators, with real-world experience, will share their relevant knowledge. 

Space is limited *

*small groups get more individual attention