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ix, 132 p. : figs., app., 28 cm. Systems Thinking Basics is a self-study, skill-building resource designed to introduce you to the power of systems thinking tools. With an emphasis on behavior over time graphs and causal loop diagrams, this workbook guides you step by step through: Recognizing systems and understanding the importance of systems thinking Interpreting and creating behavior over time graphs and causal loop diagrams Applying and practicing systems thinking day-to-day Each of the book’s six main sections contains a wealth of examples from the business world, as well as learning activities that reinforce concepts and provide you with the opportunity and space to practice. An array of appendices offers: Extra practice activities A summary of key points and suggested responses to the learning activities A table showing the "palette" of systems thinking tools available A glossary of systems thinking terms A list of additional resources A summary of the systems archetypes The many diagrams within the book clarify concepts and visually reinforce key principles. Systems Thinking Basics is ideal for aspiring systems thinkers eager to try their hand at using these powerful tools. TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 What Are Systems? What Is a System? Events, Patterns, Structure LEARNING ACTIVITIES 1. Identifying Systems 2. Reflecting on System Characteristics 3. Understanding System Feedback Section 2 What Is Systems Thinking? The Principles of Systems Thinking Systems Thinking as a Special Language LEARNING ACTIVITIES 1. Stretching the Timeline 2. The Shape of the Problem 3. Is Time on Your Side? 4. From Short Term to Long Term 5. In the Midst of a Problem Section 3 Uncovering Systemic Structures: Drawing Behavior Over Time Graphs Formulating a Problem Identifying Variables Drawing Behavior Over Time Graphs LEARNING ACTIVITIES 1. The Problem with Price Promotions 2. The Case of the Energy Drain 3. The Case of the Audio-Electronic Roller Coaster Section 4 Uncovering Systemic Structures: Building Causal Loop Diagrams Anatomy of a Causal Loop Diagram Building a Causal Loop Diagram About Multiloop Diagrams LEARNING ACTIVITIES 1. The Case of the Plateauing Profits 2. The Case of the Collapsing Banks 3. The "Organic To Go" Story 4. The Case of the Restricted Revenues 5. The All-for-One Cooperative 6. The Problem with Used CDs Section 5 Complex Systems Characteristics of Complex Systems The Strengths and Weaknesses of Complex Systems ComputeFast: The Story of a Complex System Section 6 From Loops to Leverage: Applying and Practicing Systems Thinking The Do’s and Don’ts of Systems Thinking on the Job Practicing Life-Long Systems Thinking The Learning Journey Appendix A: Additional Learning Activities Appendix B: Learning Activity Key Points and Suggested Responses Appendix C: A Palette of Systems Thinking Tools Appendix D: The Systems Archetypes Appendix E: A Glossary of Systems Thinking Terms Appendix F: Additional Resources LXMF 79 1883823129 Perpustakaan - Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen PPM Pusat Informasi Manajemen LXMF 79 And 29370 2004-04-19 00:00:00 2013-03-15 00:00:00 machine generated