School of WorkLife Book Club Online Class The Evelyn Practice: How to Develop Systems Thinking and Solve Complex WorkLife Problems Class
School of WorkLife Book Club Online Class
The Evelyn Practice: How to Develop Systems Thinking and Solve Complex WorkLife Problems Class
What The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Teaches Us About Hidden Connections, Ripple Effects, and Organisational Challenges
How do we move beyond solving isolated problems and begin understanding the systems that create them?
Not just individually.
But systemically.
This live online class from School of WorkLife explores how fiction can deepen systems thinking, organisational awareness, and leadership through literature, story, reflection, structured thinking, and practical application.
Inspired by The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, this class is part of the School of WorkLife Book Club series — story-led live classes that explore professional learning through literature, reflective practice, and real WorkLife situations.
At the centre of the class is Mike’s story — a respected operations manager whose understanding of systems thinking, organisational dynamics, and leadership changes after reading a novel about interconnected decisions, hidden consequences, and strategic relationships.
As Mike begins recognising how visible workplace problems are often connected beneath the surface, he gradually realises that solving complex challenges requires more than fixing isolated symptoms.
Through his experience, we explore how systems thinking develops through tracing hidden relationships, recognising ripple effects, understanding organisational patterns, and learning to see the wider architecture beneath professional problems.
The class introduces the EVELYN framework — inspired by Evelyn Hugo — a practical reflective structure designed to help you think more clearly about systems thinking, organisational complexity, hidden connections, and solving WorkLife problems more intelligently.
This is a structured, story-led learning experience that combines:
The Reading Room — where stories open things up
The Writer’s Table — where ideas become personal
The Workshop — where thinking becomes something you can use
The Rehearsal Space — where you begin to put that into practice
What to Expect
A live online 45-minute class
Exploration of how fiction can deepen systems thinking and organisational awareness
Small group learning (maximum 6 participants)
Guided reflection and notebook exercises
A practical framework you can continue using in your own WorkLife
A class PDF to return to afterwards
You will not be asked to share anything personal.
There will be opportunities for group reflection throughout the class.
Who This Class Is For
This class is designed for professionals navigating the realities of modern working life — including organisational complexity, operational challenges, leadership, systems thinking, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making.
It may be particularly valuable for people working in operations, leadership, project management, organisational development, consulting, or any role involving interconnected systems and complex professional challenges.
Preparation
Prior to the class, you’ll receive a short reflective question. This is the only preparation needed, along with bringing a notebook to the class.
You don't need to have read the book to engage with the lesson — though you may find yourself wanting to after the class.
Ticket Options
Signature — £35
Includes:
Live online class
Class PDF
Signature Plus — £45
Includes:
Live online class
Class PDF
How Reading Fiction Deepens Professional Judgement and Ethical Leadership Story Lesson
Signature Pro — £90
Includes:
Live online class
Class PDF
How Reading Fiction Deepens Professional Judgement and Ethical Leadership Story Lesson
The Power of Fiction: Developing Character Traits Through Reading WorkLife Compass Guided Programme
Booking Information
Tickets are non-refundable.
Thank you for respecting the time, preparation, and care that go into each class.
If you’re unable to attend, you’re welcome to gift your place to someone else — simply send me their name and email address so I can forward the class information and resources.
About School of WorkLife
School of WorkLife creates story-based learning resources designed to help people think more clearly about the challenges, conversations, and decisions that shape a working life.
The work combines storytelling, reflection, structured frameworks, and practical application to support self-direction, self-leadership, and meaningful professional development.