Seminar Series
Bringing together academics, practitioners, and studentsOur seminars cover a wide range of topics including modeling, decision-making, sustainability, and public policy, and are designed to be accessible to both beginners and experienced audiences. The Seminar Series provides a valuable forum for learning, sharing, and collaborating on the application of System Dynamics to real-world challenges.
All seminars and recordings are free for members. The general public is welcome to join for a nominal fee. Join now and unlock all benefits!
upcoming SEMINARS
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There’s Got to Be a Better Way: How to Deliver Results and Get Rid of the Stuff That Gets in the Way of Real Work
Virtual EventJoin MIT professor Nelson P. Repenning for a webinar on There’s Got to Be a Better Way and the five principles of dynamic work design.
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From Mapping to Meaning: Exploring Complex Systems with the Qualitative Systems Exploration Model
Virtual EventA 90-minute webinar introducing Qualitative Systems Exploration Model, a tool that adds clarity and actionability to Causal Loop Diagrams.
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Strategy Mapping of Systemic Risk in Disasters Using Participatory Modelling
Virtual EventLearn how strategy mapping and participatory modeling can help teams manage systemic risks, design coherent strategies, and strengthen resilience in complex systems such as pandemics.
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Seminar Recordings
Discover the Master’s in System Dynamics at the University of Bergen
Learn how the University of Bergen’s Master’s in System Dynamics equips students to model and solve complex global challenges.
Flipping the Feedback Loop: Experiments in Reflexive and Student-driven System Dynamics Education
Feedback and reflection turn classrooms into adaptive systems, transforming the way System Dynamics is taught and learned.
Opportunities and Barriers to Building Trust Among Resource Users Through System Dynamics Modeling
Project finds Michigan water users trust neighbors more than the state; education and System Dynamics modelling are vital for cooperative water governance
Closing Learning Gaps with Systems Thinking Education
Learn how embedding systems thinking and System Dynamics principles into student learning materials helped Brazilian public schools close learning gaps
How to Review for the International System Dynamics Conference 2025
Learn how the 2025 International System Dynamics Conference is shaping up and how you can submit your work. Find submission guidelines and links to participate.
Accelerating Sustainability Education with System Dynamics: A Community-Based Strategy
Discover how a community-based approach can accelerate the adoption of sustainability education tools using System Dynamics.
System Dynamics in Policy Design: A Case Study from India’s Renewable Energy Sector
System dynamics modeling enhances renewable energy policy design by addressing complexity, feedback loops, and key policy levers for biomass-based electricity generation in India.
Process Modeling and Optimization with System Dynamics and the Theory of constraints
Explore how Consideo’s iModeler integrates System Dynamics and the Theory of Constraints for process optimization, dynamic bottleneck management, and resource allocation.
Multisolving: Creating Systems Change in a Fractured World
Explore how Multisolving addresses interconnected challenges with equity, systems thinking, and collaboration. Insights from Dr. Elizabeth Sawin’s transformative approach.
Modeling with Soft Variables and Limited Data
Explore how to model soft variables and navigate data scarcity in System Dynamics, with insights on participatory quantification frameworks and practical strategies for stakeholder collaboration
How to Build a Dynamic Business Model Fast and Reliably!
Learn the Four-Step Agile System Dynamics Process to drive business innovation and strategic growth
Dynamic Business Models for Marketing and Sales
System Dynamics for optimizing marketing and sales strategies through dynamic modeling
System Dynamics in Career Adaptability
Learn how flexpertise and System Dynamics help professionals adapt to evolving career demands and AI impact.
Dynamic Business Models in Systems Engineering
System Dynamics enhances systems engineering, offering quantified insights for enterprise-level strategy and operations.
Dynamic Business Models for Strategic HR Management
Insights into how dynamic models can enhance strategic staffing decisions
Making Systems Mapping Accessible
Discover how to make systems mapping accessible and effective with insights from David Peter Stroh. Learn about addressing poverty, healthcare disparities, and conservation challenges
Decarbonization of Student Transportation via Electric School Bus Transition
Learn about transitioning to electric school buses in New York State, involving student-led projects and system dynamics for sustainable transportation solutions. Watch the full webinar recording.
Dynamic Business Models for Integrated Reporting of Environmental and Social Impacts
How dynamic business models enhance integrated reporting of environmental and social impacts, improving business strategy, and sustainability
Harnessing Intangible Business Factors with Dynamic Business Models
Learn how intangible assets like reputation, data, and quality influence business performance and enhance operational efficiency in dynamic business models with Kim Warren.
From Text to Map: A System Dynamics Bot for Constructing Causal Loop Diagrams
Discover how the System Dynamics Bot automates causal loop diagram creation from text, enhancing model building efficiency and accuracy. Learn its capabilities, applications, and future potential in this insightful webinar summary.
How Did En-ROADS Get 755,000 users? Lessons on Modeling, Interface Design, and Facilitation
This article discusses the En-ROADS climate model, detailing its robust modeling, intuitive interface design, effective facilitation, and strategic policy engagement for global impact.
Leveraging Dynamic Business Models for Enterprise Architecture
Explore how Dynamic Business Models enhance Enterprise Architectures for improved IT strategy and planning in our webinar summary. Ideal for IT professionals and business analysts.
Cancer Prevention and Control with System Dynamics
Discover the use of System Dynamics in cancer research through our webinar summary. Learn about study quality, interventions, and improvements in modeling. Ideal for healthcare professionals.
Member Orientation
Summarizing Erica Thompson’s MINDS CAST episode on mathematical modeling, exploring its use, challenges, and best practices in decision-making, with a focus on responsible modeling.
Artificial Intelligence and System Dynamics in Business and Management
Explore key insights from our webinar on AI and System Dynamics in business, revealing cutting-edge research and future trends. Watch the full recording
Dynamic Business Models for Dealing with Competition
Explore competitive strategy through dynamic business models with insights from Kim Warren’s webinar, focusing on case studies like GSK and Beyond Meat.
Escape from Model Land – How Mathematical Models Can Lead Us Astray and What We Can Do About it
Summarizing Erica Thompson’s MINDS CAST episode on mathematical modeling, exploring its use, challenges, and best practices in decision-making, with a focus on responsible modeling.
Dynamic Business Models for Strategic Management Accounting
Explore key insights from Kim Warren’s webinar on Strategic Management Accounting, focusing on dynamic business models, practical tools, and effective strategy implementation.
Workshop: Modeling Non-Renewable Resources Dynamics
Explore system dynamics modeling with expert Kai Neumann. Learn practical qualitative modeling techniques for complex challenges in an engaging, hands-on workshop
Recording: Workshop Visualize and Analyze Complex Challenges the Easy Way
Explore system dynamics modeling with expert Kai Neumann. Learn practical qualitative modeling techniques for complex challenges in an engaging, hands-on workshop
Machine Learning and System Dynamics: a Threat or an Opportunity?
Explore key insights from Hesham Mahmoud’s webinar on integrating Machine Learning with System Dynamics, highlighting synergy, bias mitigation, and applications
Systems Thinking Through Storytelling
Linda Booth Sweeney and Philip Ramsey, systems educators and authors whose books help teach about systems thinking through storytelling.
Webinar Highlights and Recording: Navigating Client Dissatisfaction
Dennis Sherwood’s talk on client dissatisfaction reveals the gritty side of consulting & the fight for fair education reform
Webinar Highlights & Recording: Digital Twin Business Models for Strategy and Operational Management
Explore key insights from our recent webinar on utilizing Digital Twins and System Dynamics for strategic planning and operational management.
Webinar Highlights & Recording: System Dynamics Modeling with R.
In Prof. Jim Dugan’s webinar on System Dynamics Modeling with R, he showcased R’s capabilities for data analysis, visualization, and manipulation. He also demonstrated creating interactive web apps using R’s Shiny framework and invited R and Python users to collaborate in a joint digital science tools group.
Exploring Careers in System Dynamics
Gain valuable insights and advice on pursuing a successful career in System Dynamics from experienced professionals in the field.
Engaging Younger Audiences in Climate Change Education
Learn how to educate children about climate change in a fun and interactive way. Enhance your skills and make a positive impact on future generations.
The Role of Creativity in System Dynamics and Systems Thinking
Explore creativity and related concepts, learn if creativity is a skill, and gain insights on the impact of AI.
Planning and Managing Performance Improvement Programs
Explains how case examples reveal a common dynamic structure involving the discovery and capture of improvement opportunities.
How To Review for ISDC 2023
This webinar is designed for potential conference reviewers. We discuss what makes a constructive review for authors and informative for the Conference Program Committee. Watch to learn tips on how to write better reviews!