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

Escape behavior often results in more stress than one escapes from.

There are three types of models most commonly used.

How we know what we know.

Introduce the concept of modeling and simulation.

Introduce the concept of modeling and simulation.

Very begining lab.

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.

Depicts a behavior over time graph.

The interaction of a population of Moose and Wolves.

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

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.

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.

Enabling a Better Tomorrow is a systemic approach for developing a systemic strategy which may be employed to intervene in a current situation to effect the desired results while minimizing the likelihood of creating new problems in the process.

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.

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

All you wanted to do was put a bird feeder in your yard to attract birds and make for a more pleasant morning. And...

When the relevant interactions are identified it's appropriate to identify which elements are the responsibility of which stakeholders, which elements are part of the addressable interactions and which elements are part of the environment.

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

There are a number of habits that one should practice to improve their Systems Thinking skills. This graphic is from the Waters Foundation Systems Thinking in Schools site.

Diagram from CDC conference.