Systems
Methodological Approach
The SYNAPSE training framework is designed using a structured, learner-centered methodology that ensures progressive knowledge development, practical application, and continuous improvement.
The approach is delivered in three interconnected phases:·
01. 3-phase knowledge assessment
02. Development of capacity building curriculum
03. Delivery through interactive virtual workshops
04. Continuous feedback and improvement
What is Systems Thinking
Systems Thinking is an approach to understanding complex problems by analyzing how elements interact within a whole system over time.
Key Principles
Interconnections: Focus on relationships, not isolated parts
Feedback loops: Actions create reinforcing or balancing effects
Dynamics over time: Systems evolve with delays and accumulations
Non-linearity: Small changes can lead to large impacts
Systems Thinking in SYNAPSE
SYNAPSE’s facilitators (Link to Join Us page) will identify and investigate community-level systemic challenges in each country: youth unemployment, digital exclusion, climate vulnerability, using the systems thinking tools learned. Each challenge will be documented through system mapping exercises and structured reflection that will play as a foundation for the youth-led discussions and project ideas.
Training Modules (link to Virtual Exchanges page) practical tools and easy-to-follow guides will soon be available to support your Systems Thinking journey. Watch this space for resources that simplify complex ideas into actionable insights.