Systems thinking is an approach that considers the interconnections and relationships between different parts of a system to understand how they influence each other and the system as a whole
What are the 5 characteristics of a system?
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In a system, things will change if a part is added/removed
When parts of a system interact, do they create new qualities/behaviours that cannot be predicted by looking at the parts individually?
Most systems will have a distinct "point", or purpose in relationship to the larger system in which they are embedded
Causes and effects are shaped like a circle (A influences B, B influences C, and C influences A)
Systems tend to behave in similar ways in very different kinds of settings
What does systems thinking encourage?
Encourages practitioners to understand and analyse the contexts within which they operate
I can also help them to bring in different stakeholders, especially with radically different backgrounds and perspectives
Benefits of systems thinking in today's organizations?
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Explore new business opportunities
Create compelling vision for the future
Understand the complex human factors associated with change
