Learn Systems Thinking: Use Problem Solving Skills, Understand the Theory of Strategic Planning, and Create Solutions to Make Smart Decisions

by Wallace Wright

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 success
A 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 plans
Chapters on how to specifically cultivate problem-solving skills, strategic planning, and forward-thinking decision making
An understanding of mental modes and how we use them and how to change them to incorporate into our larger vision for the future
A 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 themselves
Whether you implement the practices of systems thinking within an organization or in your own interactions with the world, you will find it to be a dynamic and creative way to confront whatever challenges stand before you. The world in which we live isn't static; therefore, our responses to problem-solving and making smart decisions must also be active and engaged. Employing the new tools proposed by systems thinking will assist us cultivating this kind of adaptive and responsive skill set.

Systems thinking encourages us to think in a three dimensional way and learning the terms and tools of this new approach to business, and the world can assist us in solving the complex problems that we face, as well as encourage us to plan well and make smarter decisions for our future.

116 pages, Hardcover

Published November 10, 2020

Reviews

[Nacho Bassino]

Not what I expected in terms of getting a tools to analyze systems.

[Mike Burke · Rating 1 out of 5]

Total BS. Trivial, inaccurate waste of time.

This is one of those books without any substance. Not only is there not anything new here, the writing is at odds with descriptions and conclusions drawn by real experts in systems theory from MIT, The Santa Dr Institute, Carnegie Mellon, and other Scientists and Mathematician world-wide. It is obvious that someone who wanted to profit on the concept of "systems" simply went through a bunch of material he didn't understand, and cobbled together a "book" and sold it on Amazon. If you read this book you will be more ignorant than when you started. No footnotes. No endnotes. No references. No diagrams. No index. No bibliography. Lousy editing. Ripoff!

[Jennifer Mielke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thinking approach for the 21st century

The author starts by explaining what systems thinking is. It is the looking at the interconnectedness between humans, technology, society etc. I think that way of thinking, as explained by the author, is soncrucial to navigating the 21st century. I found the author's contrast of analysis (breaking down a problem into parts and looking at the oarts individually) and synthesis (looking at how all things influence each other positively and negatively to look for a more holistic solution). I found myself agreeing with the author. I definitely enjoyed reading this book.

[Hilary Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick read

This book is packed with information. The author explains system thinking in six terms. I was very intrigued with the concept of looking beyond the iceberg and just how system thinking can help with this kind of deep thinking.

[Toni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ready?

This book teaches you how it analyses data and used that information. It also teaches you why it's important. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about system thinking .

[tsegaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Profiund

Provides you the tools to think and act in the dynamic information age!
Liberates the mind from mechanical thinking most mortals are suffering!!

[Catie LeMar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

Interesting information on systems thinking—what it is and applications. I like the various chapters on problem solving and strategic thinking.

[Sophia Oxendine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

This book whil help you learn to think differently, helping you change your mindset and help you see things differently. It can help you understand the things around you.

[Frank · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview - quite high-level, but enjoyable.