Systems Thinking Basics: From Concepts to Causal Loops

by Virginia Anderson, Lauren Johnson

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

Genres: Reference

132 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

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[Tyler · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a textbook for my organizational behavior class in graduate school. Along with Peter Senge's Fifth Discipline book this was a good introduction to the concept of systems thinking. This book had exercises to actually practice thinking about systems thinking and creating diagrams etc and that was helpful.

[Judith Peterson · Rating 3 out of 5]

nice