Tag: causal loops
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Charting the Challenge of Perfectionism
Most people appreciate when a task is done well. And we know what can result when we strive to do something to the best…
Selecting Variable Names for Causal Loop Diagrams
When first beginning to draw a causal loop diagram, don’t spend a lot of time up front trying to select the “perfect” variable name.
Overcoming Escalation with Big, Generous Actions
Of all the system structures that affect our lives and world, escalation takes the prize for its negative impact. In situations such as price…
Using Causal Loop Diagrams to Make Mental Models Explicit
Making mental models explicit can enhance both individual and organizational learning by making individual learning more accessible and therefore more easily transferable to the…
Balancing Loops with Delays: Teeter-Tottering on Seesaws
Most of us have played on a seesaw at one time or another and can recall the up and down motion as the momentum…
From Individual to Shared Mental Models
Making individual mental models explicit is only one step toward fostering organizationwide learning. Since perceptions of reality can vary widely among different people in…
Systems Archetypes As Structural Pattern Templates
Imagine you were suddenly struck with a strange illness that affected your vision. While you were still able to “see” everything around you, somehow…
Predicting Behavior Using Systems Archetypes
The adage “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush” captures an old belief that something “known” is more valuable than…