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Systems Thinking 101: The Magic of Systems Thinking

If you’ve ever wondered “What is systems thinking?” or wanted to know more about systems thinking in general, check out this handy 7-day series.

See things differently and experience the magic of systems thinking.

This series covers the definitions of a system, elements, interconnections, interrelationships, emergence, system purpose, complexity, stocks, inflows and outflows, balancing feedback, reinforcing feedback, dynamic systems, open systems, self-organising systems, self-correction, balance, time delays, oscillation, intervention, resilience and learning, system archetypes, model construction, as well as various systems-thinking tools and techniques.

Here it is:

Day 1 – An Overview

Day 2 – Purpose and Complexity

Day 3 – Stocks, Flows and Feedback Loops

Day 4 – System Behaviour and Change

Day 5 – Oscillations

Day 6 – Interventions

Day 7 – Bringing It all Together

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2 Responses to “Systems Thinking 101: The Magic of Systems Thinking”

  1. davidburkus 03rd May 2010
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    Great idea creating a Table of Contents Post.

  2. david 21st May 2010
    2

    Excellent. We aim to delight! :-)

    Best regards,
    David
    .-= david´s last blog ..The Sense of Flow and Losing Yourself in the Moment =-.

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