Navigating Complexity: A Systems Thinking Approach for Product Managers

Navigating Complexity: A Systems Thinking Approach for Product Managers (Physical meetup - Presentation and Workshop)

Speakers:
Between us, Charlotte Bian and Kiet Truong, we bring over 30 years of experience at the intersection of Product Management, Systems Thinking, and Agile Coaching. We have played key roles in organisational transformations—as Product Managers, leaders of PMs, Agile and Product coaches, and management consultants.

As co-hosts of Product Pals, a podcast that creates a safe and friendly space for product professionals to share their wins, challenges, and learnings, we offer deep insights into the ever-evolving product landscape.

Description:

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving product landscape, even the best practices and toolkits can fall short—whether you're an individual contributor in a product team or a business leader facing overwhelming challenges. From unmotivated teams to the disruptions brought by AI, the obstacles can seem insurmountable.

Join Charlotte Bian and Kiet Truong as they introduce a systems-thinking framework designed to help product professionals—and anyone navigating complexity—self-diagnose their environment and respond to macro trends and organisational forces affecting individual, team, and product success.

This interactive session features real-world case studies and a hands-on workshop, equipping you with actionable strategies to manage complexity in your product space.

Session Structure:
Presentation (30 minutes)

• The importance of Systems Thinking and key challenges in the modern business world
• Introduce the Influence Dynamics Model (IDM)
• Case Study and real life use case
• Key Takeaways

Workshop (30 minutes)
Participants will apply the framework to their own product challenges:

• This session provides a fresh perspective on managing uncertainty and complexity in product management.
• You'll walk away with a new mental model, practical tools, and a deeper understanding of the systemic forces that influence your product’s success.

Agenda:

• 5:30pm - 6:00pm - Arriving and networking
• 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Presentation and Workshop
• 7:30pm - 8:00pm - Networking and close

Location Details:

• Details:
• Atlassian Office
• Level 6, 341 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
• Please be on time, when you arrive before 6:00 pm you can directly enter and get to Level 6, where you need to register as a visitor via the iPad. There will be instructions and someone helping out.
• After 6:00pm you will have to call the number on the meetup sign at the bottom of the building for someone to collect you. Then register as a visitor via iPad.