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Turning Innovative Scenarios into Robust Strategies
There are many definitions of strategy. The one that means most to me is: A shared commitment to act toward a compelling goal. Why…
Making the Jump to Systems Thinking
When Albert Einstein began to play with the theory of quantum physics, he didn’t like it. He spent a few years trying to disprove…
Introducing Systems Thinking into Your Organization
So you’ve read The Fifth Discipline, attended the Pegasus “Systems Thinking in Action” Conference, bought simulation software, and created your first computer models. You’re…
System Dynamics on a Shoestring
Perhaps you’ve read about system dynamics but not been ready to invest in a commercial simulator to test your ideas. Perhaps you use a…
We Have to Talk: A Checklist for Difficult Conversations
Think of a conversation you’ve been putting off. Got it? Great. Then let’s go. There are dozens of books on the topic of difficult,…
Anchoring Model Development in Causal Loop Diagrams
As a consultant working in the field of systems thinking, I am continually amazed by the ease with which people are able to read…
Paper Fold: An Exercise in Exponential Growth
The behaviors of all ecological and human systems result from cause-and-effect links that make up reinforcing (positive) or balancing (negative) feedback loops. Generally speaking,…
On Conversation and Collective Questioning: Theory and Practice of the World Café
Are you looking for new approaches to address questions that matter to your organization or group so that what emerges is likely to be…
Causal Loop Construction: The Basics
Systems thinking has been described as a language for talking about the complex, interdependent issues managers face every day. Within that framework, causal loop…
In Search of the Perfect Causal Loop Variable
Imagine that you’re sitting in the company cafeteria with some colleagues, munching sandwiches and discussing the latest resignation from the customer service group. “I…