Learn Systems Thinking
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The challenges of the 21st century - from humanitarian to economic to environmental-demand new ways of thinking and more complex, flexible ways of acting. We no longer live in a disconnected world, due to the advances in technology and travel; a globalized world and economy require different approaches. Systems thinking is a highly developed and influential way of looking at the myriad and complicated interactions between humans, institutions, and natural processes.This book will help you understand the basics of systems thinking while providing you with the motivation to apply these tenants to your professional and personal life. From a thorough grounding in its basic principles to examples of how systems thinking works in real-time situations, the lessons and suggestions herein will guide you through the basic tenants, such as interconnectedness, synthesis, emergence, feedback loops, causality, and systems mapping. Move past the traditional forms of linear, mechanistic thinking to a more complex and dynamic way to solve problems, plan strategically, and make smarter decisions.Some of the specific material you will encounter in this book includes:An overall understanding of systems thinking and how each basic tenant leads to a greater understanding of this new approach to professional and personal successA detailed understanding of the archetypes that are identified within systems thinking, such as drifting goals and success to the successful, and how to utilize those archetypes in developing plansChapters on how to specifically cultivate problem-solving skills, strategic planning, and forward-thinking decision makingAn understanding of mental modes and how we use them and how to change them to incorporate into our larger vision for the futureA pragmatic guide to achieving success within a complex and dynamic world that requires new and original ways of thinking about how we interact with others and with systems themselvesWhethe
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