Leaders today are faced with complex challenges amidst a rapidly shifting world. Systems thinking offers a powerful framework to support leaders in understanding such complex dynamics in order to identify meaningful paths forward.
This session will introduce participants to the concept of systems thinking, as well as to specific habits and tools that support strategic leadership. Participants will explore mental models and learn how to use the ladder of inference, a tool that helps us pay attention to our mental models and their impact on our current reality and the future.
About the Presenter
Kim Boling is the founder of Kimbo Coaching & Consulting. A career educator, Kim’s professional experience includes 31 years in public education in Tucson. She taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades before becoming a principal. She served two different elementary schools in this role for a total of 19 years. She is adept at fostering strong community relationships and spearheading innovative programs.
Skilled in systems thinking, communication, coaching, problem solving, and adaptability, Kim excels in navigating challenges in creative ways. In addition, as a dedicated life-long learner, always seeking to understand and enhance relationships — among people and parts of a system — Kim is an Advanced Facilitator through the Waters Center of Systems Thinking and a Certified Coach in the Big 5 of Strategy©.
