Causal loop diagrams are more rigorous than rich pictures though are still only contain a very few elements with well defined rules for connecting them.

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A simplification of the systems approach to deal with a situation.

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Integrating all the relevant elements in pursuit of a Systemic Strategy is an undertaking that will require diligent attention. You pursue an intent in a manner akin to meandering around in the dark without even a candle to guide your way. Along the way though you encounter aspects related to the situation that you are endeavoring to figure out how to deal with. And when you persist to actually evolving a Systemic Perspective, only then will there be light at the end of the tunnel, and you will have a sense of which direction the tracks should be laid to effect the alternative situation you are seeking.

A simple Susceptible - Infected - Recovered disease as a stock and flow model.

This diagram presents the valid relationships between stocks, flows, and parameters. Ghosts of Stocks, Flows, and Converters can be created as needed.

This Savings Model is the third in the series. It illustrates the difference in savings over time for a doctor or for a skilled worker who went to a trade school.

• Traditional Career Model
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Joe P. is currently managing a project that's behind schedule and he's experiencing substantial pressure to get the project back on track.

A quick example for creating a simulation in Insight Maker.

The city of Bergen has a goal of becoming fossil-free in 2030. How do we get there? Some weeks ago, local experts from different domains came together and developed a causal loop diagram (CLD). This will form the skeleton for the modelling hackathon.

A model demonstrating the various options that are available for the Link primitive.

In this piece, we explore the counter intuitive nature of systems where the best of intentions to address the homelessness situation using the most expedient approach is likely to make things even worse.

The simple diet SFD simulation elaborated to indlcue calories, calorie reduction and metabolism.

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Before we can begin to sort out how to approach this situation it's appropriate to identify the relevant stakeholders and their motivations.

There are two basic modes of organizational operation, one founded on the concept of management and one founded on the concept of leadership. These two modes represent very different systemic structures.

What seems to make sense at this point is to first identify the functional aspects of the tool set even though we're aware they cannot all come from one vendor.

While it's rather straight forward to invest money in places that generate interest over time why isn't that more of us don't do that and become rich?

Population Growth in an Agrarian Society with the addition of Industry.

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Strategy is simply an idea as to how to move the current situation to the desired situation though it is seldom simple by any means. If the strategy is to be successful how numerous elements will be able support each other through the transition must be defined.

This model depicts the interactions of Aesop's Fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf."

This model depicts the current understanding of how I am managing my content across all the various web repositories.

It is now appropriate to investigate the possible leverage points for the current situation in an attempt to understand the most appropriate components for the strategy.

This model represents an elaboration of the Savings Account model to investigate the implications associated with intending to save money for retirement so an amount may be withdrawn monthly for living expenses.

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A balancing loop depiction of employing a diet to reduce the gap between a desired weight and current weight.