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Why you should be using systems thinking to solve problems

Our AI team takes a deep dive into a presentation by Dr. Joseph Kasser who advocates for using systems thinking to solve problems. It contrasts systems thinking, which considers multiple perspectives and solutions, with traditional approaches that often focus on a single “correct” answer. The presentation provides a framework for analyzing problems using the “Holistic Thinking Perspectives” matrix and Kipling’s “Five W’s and an H.” It also emphasizes critical thinking skills, including evaluating arguments, identifying … Continue reading →

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Writing and presenting quality conference papers

Our AI team takes a deep dive into a guide to writing and presenting high-quality conference papers, authored by Professor Joseph Kasser. It discusses all stages of the process, from brainstorming and researching to writing, citing sources correctly, and giving presentations. Significant attention is paid to avoiding plagiarism and intellectual property issues. The guide uses exercises and examples to illustrate key concepts, and includes discussions of effective presentation techniques and dealing with reviewers’ comments. Ultimately, the goal is to … Continue reading →

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Writing good requirements

The AI team take a deep dive into Dr Kasser’s course focused on writing effective system requirements. The curriculum covers identifying stakeholders, eliciting their needs, converting those needs into well-written and ultimately good requirements, and managing requirements throughout the system development lifecycle. Each module builds upon the previous one, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of requirements engineering best practices. Emphasis is placed on practical application and achieving mastery through exercises designed to reinforce learning at five knowledge levels within Bloom’s taxonomy. … Continue reading →

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