The course, Transdisciplinary Thinking, is a critical core skill endorsed by SkillsFuture Singapore. It aims to provide learners with the principles and techniques to understand the benefits of being transdisciplinary, use of quantitative and qualitative methods, identify data patterns, apply integrative thinking, prioritise ideas, engage stakeholders, evaluate performance and build ambidexterity. When learners apply these competencies, they will be able to work with various stakeholders representing various disciplines and harness the power of transdisciplinary thinking to resolve problems more effectively.

Pre-read: Personal Mindset

• Introduction to learning and unlearning for Good Work 

• Unlearn to Learn 

• Influences on Mindset

Unit 1: Discovering Opportunities

• Qualitative vs Quantitative Methods 

• Types of patterns 

• System Archetypes 

Unit 2: Innovative Thinking

• Breadth vs Depth of knowledge 

• Going beyond the T-Shaped person 

• The Opposable Mind and Constructive Tension 

Unit 3: Organising

• Process of Integrative Thinking and Choice Making 

• Comparison Matrix and Analysis 

• Prioritisation Framework 

• Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Matrix 

• Communicate for collaboration 

Unit 4: Evaluating

• Novel ideas vs Performance 

• Benchmarking 

Unit 5: Improving

• Curiosity and Growth Mindset 

• Ambidexterity and Organisational Learning