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The Blind Men and the Elephant
The parable of the blind men and the elephant illustrates how our individual perceptions (what Peter Senge calls our “mental models”) can lead to…
Human Dynamics: A Foundation for the Learning Organization
In The Fifth Discipline, Peter Senge posed the question, “How can a team of committed managers with individual IQs above 120 have a collective…
From Causal Loop Diagrams to Computer Models–Part I
Imagine you are the human resources director for a company in a rapidly growing industry. Your latest strategy meeting focused on developing a human…
Ishmael: Cultural Dialogue
“TEACHER seeks pupil. Must have an earnest desire to save the world. Apply in person.” Thus begins Ishmael, a compelling exploration of our shared assumptions…
The Leader’s Journey
Much has been written over the years about leadership — the skills required, the dynamics involved, the characteristics displayed by outstanding leaders, and so…
From Spreadsheets to System Dynamics Models
Decision-makers often turn to computer models when they face a problem too “big” to grasp all at once. Having the computer keep track of…
Extending Systems Thinking to Social Systems
We live in a networked age. After centuries of perceiving different parts of the world as separate and isolated, we are now beginning to…
Learning Through System Dynamics as Preparation for the 21st Century
What should be the outcome of a systems education? We do not expect most students to spend their lives in front of a computer…
Leveraging Organizational Readiness for Change
Leaders like to think that good planning and solid management are the keys to successful change. Yet too often their best efforts, combining their…
Trust As A Systemic Structure in Our Organizations
Trust is a subject close to many people’s hearts. Whenever I make presentations on this subject, I never cease to be amazed by the…