Developing a Systems Mindset Webinar Materials

The opioid epidemic is a result of a complex system of varied and interrelated factors. This webinar introduced a systems thinking approach and offers tools to address complex public health challenges. Additionally, the webinar described opportunities for grantees to further develop their capacity to apply systems thinking to a local opioid response.

Learning objectives

• Define “systems,” “systems thinking” and why it is important
• Identify barriers to systems thinking and tools for overcoming them

Presenter(s):

• Coleman Tanner, Senior Research Associate
• Tony Price, Research Associate II
• Aliza Petiwala, Research Associate II