Systems thinking is vital for solving
Complex problems
Dynamic problems
Multifaceted problems
Not beneficial for solving problems in simple systems since systems thinking is
Time consuming
Requires deliberation
Cannot commit to action in a timely manner
What is a system? - System Triangle (interconnections of their elements)
Elements
Relationships (interrelated and interdependent)
Purpose (designed or evolved over time)
Difficulties making a system by members of the system
Desires
Interests
Objectives
How to start making a system - Part 1?
Vision
Challenge
Guiding question
Boundary
Elements part of the system
Elements part of the environment
Scope of your work
How to start making a system - Part 2?
Event Level - Challenge and symptoms (occurrences that happen in the present)
Patterns & Trends - What has been happening over time? - Make predictions
Systems structure - What are the root causes behind symptoms and patterns?
Systems mapping
Feedback Loops
Mental Model - The way we see the world and our selves (mostly unconscious)
Dominant Paradigm
Assumptions
Beliefs (what beliefs keep the system in place?)
Values
Ideas
How to start making a system - Part 3 - Feedback loops? -Underlining mechanisms - Feedback loops to model mechanisms - (Cause and Effect)
Reinforcing Loops
Action
Effect
Reinforcing relationship (Both are positive + or negative -)
Time delay
Balancing Loops
Action
Effect
Stabilising (one is positive + and the other is negative -)
Balancing feedback
Reversing
Correcting
Stabilising
Time delay