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The Open University

Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities

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Overview

Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities, is a free course that introduces you to the systems diagramming techniques of Rich pictures, Spray diagrams and Systems maps. Using a case study project based in Africa, the course illustrates the use of powerful use of systems diagramming for international development management. This is a companion course to Diagramming for development 2: exploring inter-relationships.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Case study: the Working for Water Programme
  • 1 Case study: the Working for Water Programme
  • 2 The role of diagramming
  • 2 The role of diagramming
  • 2.1 When to use each diagram
  • 3 Using diagramming techniques to explore the WWP
  • 3 Using diagramming techniques to explore the WWP
  • 3.1 Rich pictures
  • 3.2 Final diagram
  • 3.3 Spray diagram
  • 3.4 Final diagram
  • 3.5 Systems maps
  • 3.6 Final diagram
  • Conclusion
  • Keep on learning
  • Acknowledgements

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