Systems Thinking
Our story of assurance starts with systems thinking. Systems thinking propels our assurance actions. We explore possibilities and opportunities in developing strategies in new and complex perspectives to positively drive system change. Through this, we make sense of the complexity. We get excited and challenged by change and thrive in new situations. Innovation demands that we set aside what we think we know, adopt a curious stance, and commit to learning and continuous improvement. We strive to make change for the better and do whatever we can to make that happen by identifying and enhancing models of educational excellence.
Systems thinking is key to how we view the world, recognizing interrelationships, cycles, connections, and patterns over time. This approach has helped us build a shared vision, address opportunities, focus on team learning, understand our strengths, and strive for continuous growth. It has led us to place education at the centre of a flourishing community, influencing our actions, strategies, structures, and systems. We are a very strong school division integrated within the community, making decisions with engagement, support, and success for all.
This approach helps us see patterns and connections, align our actions, and advance our goals. Our Foothills School Division Systems Wheel illustrates the interconnected pieces of our system. External factors like provincial funding, the Education Act, and community voices, as well as internal influences like governance, procedures, and budgets, shape our system. Our outputs, such as the AERR, Capital Plan, and successful students, tell our story of interconnectedness.
Our approach to systems thinking and interconnectedness directly contributes to our flourishing learning community. This holistic approach allows us to build a shared vision and embrace opportunities together, fostering learning and continuous growth. By placing education at the heart of our community, we promote that our actions, strategies, and structures are aligned with our goal of creating a thriving educational environment.
