L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité from Coursera

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Introduction

Qu'est-ce que la complexité ?

Ce premier chapitre vous invite à réfléchir sur ce que la complexité n’est pas et sur ce qu’elle est. Vous découvrirez, avec Edgar Morin, les grands principes de la connaissance complexes, qui vous permettront de naviguer dans votre vie, dans votre carrière, dans la société. A l’aide de l’intervention de Laurent Bibard et de l’interview de François L’Yvonnet, repensez le rôle du manager, la place de la complexité dans le management.

Incertitudes

Dans ce deuxième chapitre, Edgar Morin vous propose d’analyser l’incertitude dans ses différentes formes : de l’incertitude de la vie à celle de l’histoire, en passant par celle du cerveau humain… de l’ impredictibilité des effets d’une action aux contradictions entre réalisme et utopie… afin de mieux vous aider à appréhender le futur. Pour s’armer à la fois contre et avec l’incertitude, François Longin, confrontera à celle-ci les modèles de gestion des risques financiers, Laurent Alfandari vous aidera à faire la distinction entre scénarios décisionnels complexes et décisions incertaines. Pour compléter cette mise en contexte, découvrez de quelle manière Frédéric Eucat, pilote de ligne, compose avec le risque et l’incertitude au quotidien.

La connaissance

Ce troisième chapitre sera l’opportunité de vous interroger sur votre rapport à la connaissance, de vous sensibiliser aux problèmes de l’erreur, dans le domaine scientifique notamment, de l’illusion. Vous découvrirez le rôle que joue votre relation aux idées. Guillaume Chevillon transposera ensuite ces questions aux domaines mathématique, statistique et macro-économique tandis qu’Emmanuelle Le Nagard-Assayag vous expliquera pourquoi le marketing doit composer avec les perceptions et la cognition de chacun. Dans son interview Hangout, Caroline Nowacki, alumni ESSEC, reviendra sur sa propre expérience d’exploration et d’acquisition de connaissances.

Complexité humaine

Dans ce quatrième Opus, Edgar Morin s’efforcera de répondre à la question : “qu’est-ce qu’être humain ?”, en analysant les différentes facettes de l’homme, les imbrications entre l’individu et la société, les problèmatiques du sexe et du genre, de la nature et de la culture. Et vous contera finalement le grand récit de l’Histoire humaine. Jean-Michel Blanquer s’emparera à son tour de la question et nous proposera de la traiter sous l’angle de l’acte éducatif. Puis, Nicolas Glady vous offrira sa conception de l’être humain à l’aune d’internet et vous expliquera pourquoi une bonne approche du Big Data, est une approche complexe. Dans le cadre des interviews, la parole sera donnée à Agnes Kerecki qui abordera la question de la diversité humaine.

Mondialisation et futur planétaire

Où va le monde ? Quel est l’impact de la mondialisation sur nos vies ? Edgar Morin vous aidera non pas à définir votre futur mais à en avoir une meilleure compréhension, les bons ingrédients pour bien le construire. Michel Baroni apportera une réponse nuancée aux questions de sens soulevées par les activités financières et par le comportement de leurs acteurs. Anne-Claire Pache quant à elle, reviendra sur les évolutions sociales et économiques qui font évoluer les grands équilibres et détaillera les conséquences de la complexité institutionnelle sur les schemas organisationnels traditionnels. Dans son interview, Eléonore Iriart, qui dirige l’association “pour un sourire d’enfant” nous parlera de son quotidien “mondialisé”.

L'entreprise

Pour finir ce mooc, Edgar Morin vous propose d’étudier ce qui rend l’entreprise complexe aujourd’hui et les pistes qui permettent de mieux la piloter. Philippe Lorino reviendra sur les fondamentaux de la gestion d’une organisation et développera le concept d’enquête dialogique. Hamid Bouchikhi apportera sa touche finale en vous expliquant pourquoi il faut diriger avec la complexité. L’interview Hangout mettra Thierry Taboy, vice president Corporate and social responsability d’Orange à l’honneur. Le moment est aussi venu de procéder à votre évaluation finale. Nous vous demandons de rédiger une synthèse d’une page environ (1800 caractères sans les espaces) et de nous la transmettre.

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Le cours "Penser la complexité" est un cours en ligne ouvert et massif (MOOC) qui aborde des problèmes complexes auxquels sont confrontés les individus, les groupes, les entreprises et les sociétés

Ce cours est conçu pour doter les apprenants des principes fondamentaux de la connaissance complexe, les aidant ainsi à naviguer dans leur vie personnelle, professionnelle et sociale dans un monde en constante évolution et transformation

Les instructeurs du cours, Edgar Morin et Laurent Bibard, sont des experts reconnus dans le domaine de la complexité

Le cours couvre un large éventail de sujets, notamment l'incertitude, la connaissance, la complexité humaine, la mondialisation et l'avenir planétaire

Le cours est multimodal, comprenant des vidéos, des lectures, des discussions et des interviews d'experts

Le cours convient aux personnes intéressées par la complexité et ses implications dans divers domaines, notamment la gestion, la science, la société et le développement personnel

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Edgar morin's insightful course on complexity

This course explores the concept of complexity and its impact on decision-making. Led by renowned philosopher Edgar Morin, the course provides a comprehensive overview of complex systems, from their characteristics to their implications for individuals, organizations, and society. Through in-depth lectures and guest interviews, learners gain insights into the nature of uncertainty, knowledge, and human behavior in the face of complexity.

Learners gain insights for decision-making in complex environments.

"J’ai beaucoup apprécié ces cours qui m’ont permis de faire des choix dans les décisions compliquées auxquelles je devais répondre ! "

Course covers a wide range of topics related to complexity.

"Excellent MOOC ... shiny, bright and indispensable."

Renowned philosopher Edgar Morin shares insights on complexity.

"Edgar morin is the most important contemporary thinker."

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Review linear systems

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Recall and strengthen your understanding of linear systems before beginning this course to ensure you can apply your knowledge effectively.

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Review the concept of a linear system and its representation.
Practice solving systems of two linear equations in two variables using various methods (e.g., substitution, elimination).
Practice solving systems of three linear equations in three variables using various methods (e.g., Gaussian elimination, Cramer's rule).
Check your solutions and verify the consistency and number of solutions.

Explore online tutorials on linear algebra

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Supplement your learning by seeking out online tutorials that provide additional explanations, examples, and exercises on linear algebra concepts.

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Identify reputable online platforms offering video tutorials and interactive simulations.
Choose tutorials that cover topics relevant to your course.
Follow along with the tutorials, taking notes and practicing the concepts.

Practice matrix operations and determinants

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Enhance your proficiency in matrix operations and determinants, which are essential for solving linear systems and understanding linear algebra.

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Review basic matrix operations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication).
Practice calculating determinants using various methods (e.g., Laplace expansion, cofactor expansion).
Solve problems involving matrix operations and determinants.

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Solve complex linear systems in groups

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Collaborate with peers to solve challenging linear systems, fostering problem-solving skills and deepening your understanding.

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Form study groups of 3-4 students.
Select complex linear systems to solve together.
Discuss different approaches and potential solutions.
Compare and evaluate your solutions.

Design a personal finance management system

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Develop and apply your understanding of financial management concepts by creating a customized system to manage your personal finances.

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Identify your financial goals and objectives.
Categorize your income and expenses.
Design a spreadsheet or use software to create a budgeting system.
Track your financial transactions regularly.
Analyze your spending patterns and make adjustments as needed.

Create a visual presentation on linear transformations

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Demonstrate your understanding of linear transformations by creating a visual presentation using software like PowerPoint or Prezi.

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Review the concepts of linear transformations and their properties.
Choose appropriate visual aids to illustrate the concepts (e.g., graphs, diagrams).
Create slides that explain the key ideas and provide examples.
Practice presenting your slides and explaining the concepts clearly.

Contribute to open-source linear algebra projects

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Identify open-source projects on platforms like GitHub or GitLab.
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Make code contributions, write documentation, or participate in discussions.

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