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Systems thinking. See the big picture. Recognize that structure influence performance. Examine how we may create our own problem. In complex systems, cause and effect are distant in time and space.
summary of the 10 tools of systems thinking, a list of the archetypes “at a glance,” an additional resources list, and a glossary of systems thinking terms.
Characteristics of systems thinking. Anderson and Johnson (1997) identify a set of principles that characterise systems thinking: • Thinking of the big picture. • Balancing short-term and long-term perspectives. • Recognising the dynamic, complex and interdependent nature of systems.
Systems thinking enables us to: Change our thinking to match the interconnected, dynamic complexity of our communities and their environments. Communicate with others to create new ways of thinking and seeing - and develop shared understanding.
Systems Thinking • System mindsets are needed for dealing with complex problem solving • 4 fundamental concepts: • INTERCONNECTEDNESS • SYNTHESIS • FEEDBACK LOOPS • CAUSALITY
For complex, ill-defined, dynamic problems involving engineering, social, ethical, cultural, environmental, business, and political issues, second-year E2020 scholars will. Identify connections between subsystems with rich pictures. Explain relationships with causal-loop diagrams.
SYSTEMS THINKING AS A LANGUAGE BY MICHAEL R. GOODMAN TOOLBOX L A systems diagram is a powerful means of communication because it distills the essence of a problem into a format that can be easily remembered, yet is rich in implications and insights.
