Unlocking the Power of Systems Thinking and Root Cause Analysis for Education Systems Improvement
Are you a current or aspiring entrepreneur seeking to make a meaningful impact on complex systems, particularly in education?
Join us for an intensive 2-hour, in-person micro-lab designed to equip you with valuable tools and a systems-thinking mindset for tackling complex challenges in innovation.
📍 This event will take place at Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, 108 College St, W-240, Toronto, ON.
IN THIS MICRO-LAB
Dive into systems thinking and root cause analysis, focusing on contextual analysis for systems improvement. Through interactive breakout activities and individual action planning, you’ll explore various approaches and processes that support innovation:
- Map root causes and systemic barriers impacting innovation, namely in education
- Apply design thinking ideation frameworks
- Develop creative, inquiry-driven strategies to refine your ideas
- Collaborate with peers to address systemic challenges from a strengths-based perspective
Whether you’re a seasoned founder or an aspiring innovator, this micro-lab will provide you with practical insights and skills to drive impactful change in education and beyond.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
By the end of this interactive session, you’ll walk away with:
- A systems-thinking approach to address challenges, particularly in education
- Practical experience utilizing evidence-based models for problem analysis
- Creative thinking tools for continuous ideation and refinement
- Strategies to develop user-centered solutions that consider scalability
- An introduction to peers passionate about advancing education innovation
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your approach to entrepreneurship and systems improvement. Learn how to dig deeper, think more broadly, and co-create solutions that address the underlying causes of educational challenges.
This in-person session is limited to 20 participants. Reserve your spot today and leverage the tools to enhance your positive impact on education and other systems!
Please reach out to InnovED at OISE Continuing and Professional Learning if you have any questions about registration: innoved@utoronto.ca.
Date & Time:
March 4th, 2025
4:00 pm
Category:
InnovED Micro-Lab
Type:
In-Person Lecture
Price:
Free
Subject Matter Experts
Jenna Marinucci, Curriculum and Learning Innovation Specialist
Jenna supports in-house design consultation through OISE Continuing & Professional Learning’s Design Lab, provides strategic guidance to InnovED’s Network of Practice, and leads the design and development of professional learning solutions. With experience in EdTech product development, she applies her expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital learning technologies to create impactful learning experiences for education professionals and entrepreneurs.
Samantha Presutto, Curriculum and Learning Innovation Specialist
Samantha oversees the design and continuous improvement of professional learning solutions for education professionals, edupreneurs, and system leaders at OISE Continuing & Professional Learning. An OISE Master of Teaching graduate and former elementary teacher, she has over 10 years of experience in K-12 and post-secondary education. She has also led instructional teams at the University of Toronto Faculty of Engineering and the Royal Ontario Museum.