Leaders of international bodies such as the UN, OECD, UNESCO and WHO — and of major business, public sector, charitable, and professional organizations — have all declared that systems thinking is an essential leadership skill for managing the complexity of the economic, social and environmental issues that confront decision makers. Systems thinking must be implemented more generally, and on a wider scale, to address these issues.
Concept mapping helps visualize relationships between various concepts and test the understanding of complex subjects. Thinking through and visually representing relationships between ideas forms mental connections that allow for better retention of knowledge. It is a popular way to capture an understanding of a topic for work, school, or personal study. It‘s very frequently used in academia.
This case study focuses on the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the decision-making processes, public health strategies, and the impact on various sectors such as healthcare, economy, and education. It involves analysing the effectiveness of measures taken, ethical considerations, and the role of scientific evidence.
