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ODL-604 Strategies for Complex Change: Wicked Problems, Social Complexity and Emerging Trends

4 semester credits


This course explores the complexities of “wicked problems”-problems with no clear solution and no agreed-upon formula for arriving at any solution. It examines the impact of high levels of social complexity-interested people from different professions; from different organizations; and, perhaps, from different parts of the world. Additionally it addresses the complications of emerging trends-in technology, society, the economy, and so on-that are beyond an individual’s control. Students will identify a wicked problem in their own experience and plan ways to navigate through it.
Pre-requisites: ODL-669 , ODL-670  or ODL-671  
Delivery Method: Online
Grading Default: Letter
Learning Outcome(s):  

Students will be able to:

  • Recognize a wicked (or divergent) problem when they see one.
  • Apply collaborative tools to get the best results with wicked or divergent problems.
  • Manage collaboratively across culturally diverse and geographically dispersed teams.
  • Anticipate the unexpected.
  • Manage for high performance and resilience in the face of uncertainty.



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