To develop insights regarding a situation of interest there are a number of things should be considered to ensure a view of the relevant influences.

Reinforcing Loop/SFD Simulation allow one to experience the explicit implications of the interactions.

When endeavoring to develop an understanding of the nature of something it is generally useful to create a model of some type to aid in surfacing that understanding.

Illustrates the effect of sleep, exercise, and lifestyle factors on one's level of energy.

Fixes that Fail Systems Archetype Causal Loop Diagram.

Clone of IM-752 map for working simulation model This model is derived from "Nobody Ever Gets Credit for Fixing Problems that Never Happened: Creating and Sustaining Process Improvement" by Nelson P. Repenning and John D Sterman. An expanded map is at IM-1918.

The Home Heating System can be used to demonstrate how we get caught in dilemmas and become victims of ourselves.

While understanding the interacting components responsible for the situation is important it is even more important to understand the stakeholders as they are the ones responsible for the interacting components being the way they are.

A quick example for creating a simulation in Insight Maker.

If we pay close attention to our actions and the typical outcomes of those actions it would be evident that there are frequently occurring patterns that develop. And there is a relation between the patterns.

How we know what we know.

Introduce the concept of modeling and simulation.

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.

The interaction of a population of Moose and Wolves.

Balancing Loop with Stock & Flow Diagram.

Balancing Loop with Stock & Flow Diagram.

The Home Heating System can be used to demonstrate how we get caught in dilemmas and become victims of ourselves.

When one undertakes to create a model there are a number of guidelines that are considered essential for consideration if there is to be a success with the model.

Introduce the concept of modeling and simulation.

Depicts a behavior over time graph.

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

All you wanted to do was put a bird feeder in your yard to attract birds.

If we pay close attention to our actions and the typical outcomes of those actions it would be evident that there are frequently occurring patterns that develop. And there is a relation between the patterns.

The meaningful relationship between a business and its customers should be a reinforcing structure.