How to make better futures with systems approaches – Operational Research Society Special Interest Group, 28 February 2024 (corrected), Birmingham UK

Venue: Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, Millennium Point, Birmingham, B4 7XG.

Date: 28 February 2024 10.00 – 17.30

Price: £25.00 (Member) £40.00 (Non-Member) Free (Student – Limited places available)

This event will bring together practitioners and academics to explore the topics of systems thinking, problem structuring methods, and behavioural operational research. Together, they will examine how we can significantly influence decision-making and policymaking within both government and the private sector.

Throughout the event, they will look at real-world applications of systems thinking, showcasing accomplishments and exploring the untapped potential. While there are numerous challenges in implementing systems approaches, the goal is to discover innovative solutions that break down these barriers, enabling informed decisions which can shape more effective policies.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Preliminary programme

Time	Session
10:00	OR Society Welcome
10:10	Speaker 1 – Professor Nicholas Chater
10:45	Speaker 2 – Professor Mike Bourne
11:20	Speaker 3 – Antuela Tako
11:55	Speaker 4 – Dr Gary Preece
12:30	Lunch
13:25	Workshop 1: Using OR to understand, frame, and address systemic problems
14:40	Break
15:00	Workshop 2: Systemic evaluation for better policy
16:15	Panel Discussion
17:00	Close