Dive into Discovery with Benerd College

Curious about our approach to education? Join us for our monthly virtual event series to explore the theories and methodologies that drive creativity and change. Led by our expert faculty, each session will highlight a new topic in educational reform to give you a glimpse into the Benerd College graduate classroom and ignite the Changemaker in you.

Now offering Continuing Education Units! Learn more >

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Leadership and Decision-Making in Complex Systems

Wednesday, May 13th | 4-5 p.m.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to act before fully understanding the problem, this conversation is for you. You’ll be introduced to the Cynefin framework—a powerful tool to slow down and avoid simple cause-and-effect thinking to better identify, understand and navigate different types of complex challenges. Our MA in Leadership students will share real-world examples working with a youth sports nonprofit to illustrate that in complex systems, how you think matters more than how fast you act.

Presented by: Dr. Jessica K. Parker and MA in Leadership students Danny Ramirez and Will Loeng

MA in Leadership students discuss problem-solving strategies at University of the Pacific's Benerd College on campus in Sacramento, CA
Now Offering
Continuing Education Units

We understand that acquiring new skills can promote opportunities for professional success. Moving forward, we will offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for participation in the Changemakers sessions!

  • One-tenth of a CEU is awarded for each hour of contact participation
  • Every 10 hours is equivalent to one CEU 

CEUs are not applicable toward a degree at Pacific, but can be accepted at the discretion of your organization or institution for recertification, salary advancement, or professional development requirements. Individuals seeking units for those purposes are advised to check with the appropriate agencies for approval.