Catherine Hobbs

Time-served devotee of local gov. Critical Systems Thinking for complexity, social learning for systemic leadership.
MSc INLOGOV, PhD Systems Science Hull.

[Catherine Hobbs @systemslocalgov]

Thrilled to co-author a paper for the Festschrift issue of SRBS to Mike Jackson with Hannah Hesselgreaves, Max French, Rob Wilson & Toby Lowe, centred around systemic leadership & adaptive learning. Open access. #complexity #SystemsThinking https://t.co/3d8NgePyz9

[LGIU @LGiU]

In our latest England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 article, @ProfDonnaHall explains how a comprehensive, inter-departmental approach is needed to move beyond outdated systems, fostering a culture of questioning and collaboration in public services.
https://t.co/zeTO5Ss9db

[Barry Quirk @BarryQuirk1]

English Devolution White Paper​: Power and partnership: Foundations for growth - https://t.co/8vIQZbhE1P https://t.co/umaoiIwLEF

[Matt Lloyd PLY @MattLloyd_UK]

@systemslocalgov @degruyter_brill Jean will be talking about the book at a @TheORSociety /@SystemicFocus joint event in February. Open to all, online and free, tickets can be obtained here; https://t.co/ZFvAJclPdP

[Catherine Hobbs @systemslocalgov]

Jean Boulton's new book, the dao of complexity @degruyter_brill, has just arrived - look forward to reading. "the world is primarily in the grip of worldviews driven by two classical - and outdated - physics theories." #Complexity #SenseMaking

[Barry Quirk @BarryQuirk1]

FRC approves CIPFA Diploma in Local Audit … really good news and a step forward in local audit https://t.co/HWFRsmZfcX

[Alliance for HPSR @AllianceHPSR]

With the programme now out, #HSR2024 is getting real. Here are some highlights of how we'll be participating. You can explore a list of all our engagement at: https://t.co/QOsWocXBsn

[Catherine Hobbs @systemslocalgov]

Prepared for the polycrisis? The need for complexity science and systems thinking to address global and national evidence gaps https://t.co/ybxZw66HaD

[Catherine Hobbs @systemslocalgov]

"...there may be many regularities in our social life which are characteristic of our particular period only, and that we are inclined to overlook this limitation...We may learn to our sorrow that we have relied on laws that have lost their validity" Popper #Philosophy

[Gabriele Bammer @GabrieleBammer]

Interested in #complexityscience? Check out https://t.co/uSNo8ijAQt, especially this masterful overview of process complexity, #subjectivity & more https://t.co/eYYQ6ORpQM
#I2Sresources

[helen jenkins @heleninlocalgov]

Great to see this in the wild @DrCNeedham @mangancatherine @Jasonfrombrum (can’t find Dave on Twitter, it’s not shade!)

[Benjamin P Taylor (he/him) @antlerboy]

Meetup – Dr. Michael C. Jackson – Systems Thinking & The Management of Complexity – online October 29, 2024 4:00PM https://t.co/CBKYXRECkg

[Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) @PolicyUpen]

New event!

Join us for the UPEN International Summit on Global Health, featuring guest speakers from both global health organisations & academic institutions. Hosted by UPEN & @AstonUniversity, funded by @ESRC IAA.

📍 29th November, 10:30-4.15pm
✍️ https://t.co/cyGfFNR8YB

[Gabriele Bammer @GabrieleBammer]

Knowledge coproduction & bridging knowledge systems are 2 key elements of #transdisciplinarity & need holistic understanding, cultural relevance, #socialjustice & practical solutions https://t.co/RqTcbIANmB

[Alliance for HPSR @AllianceHPSR]

Congratulations to @Lucy_Gilson and @jrockstrom on receiving the @virchowprize today! Both have been dedicated advocates for systems approaches, and Lucy has been a key champion for #HPSR. Glad to see these vital issues recognized in #globalHealth!

[Gabriele Bammer @GabrieleBammer]

Interested in making #change happen? Check out: https://t.co/DcVcFHM3W3, especially the important role of frames & framing which show how neural circuits need to change, plus why facts are not enough in https://t.co/JYiZ3uresA
#I2Sresources @gilduran76 @GeorgeLakoff

[Benjamin P Taylor (he/him) @antlerboy]

SCiO Global mini-Conference and AGM 2024 – videos already online https://t.co/OdUlf58W7I

[System Dynamics Society @systemdynamics_]

Take advantage of this convenient #onlinecourse about System Mapping, taught by practitioners from the System Mapping Academy. 🎯

📅 October 4, 11 & 18, 9 am - 1 pm Central Europe Time
🔗 Register now: https://t.co/pHrUa2SnQg

#SystemDynamics #systemsthinking

[Catherine Hobbs @systemslocalgov]

SCiO Global mini-Conference and AGM 2024
Sat, Sep 28th, 2024. Free online event.
09:00 - 14:00  GMT+1
All welcome, 4 speakers
#SystemsThinking
https://t.co/IM6b9ZGF6B

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

As leaders, we want to build learning systems & learning organisations. That means we need to role model being continuous learners. It can be hard to make space for personal learning when our roles are so full on. Here are five ways to keep learning, even when we feel depleted:
1) Challenge our beliefs about our capacity to learn;
2) Start with topics that solve urgent problems;
3) Don’t limit ourselves to learning via formal programmes;
4) Make an emotional connection to learning - in line with what matters to us rather than the expectations of others;
5) Work with our brains, not against them - evidence-based approaches that increase retention.
https://t.co/DUbckiAkDG. By Nihar Chhaya in @HarvardBiz. I've paired this with a cartoon from @OfficeGuyToons that makes me smile. Always keep learning! Be a sponge!