A number of questions considered relative to Systems Thinking.

Describes the fundamental principles of change and their relationship. Enables the impact of bad decision making to be analysed.

The concept of 'CLOSING A FEEDBACK LOOP'  means that a loop is closed to affect the person or agents that originally are  responsible for an action so that they plainly feel its effects. This almost inevitable leads to corrective action. One of the reasons why climate change does not  arouse passion and action is that it is largely invisible and most people are not aware of it, although extreme weather events are beginning to change this somewhat. The schematic representation shows how systems thinking might help to draw attention to such situations by graphically connecting the dots to promote understand and hopefully action when people realize that there is a price to be paid for inaction.  Please note, however, that the loop does not describe dynamic behaviour in the normal system dynamics sense. 

A map of the elements associated with Systems Thinking as defined by different sources.

Initial causal loop diagram for the influences leading to the acceptance of Systems Thinking.

A number of questions considered relative to Systems Thinking.

Diagram from CDC conference.

A cognitive map of the thinking underpinning my decision to take the TU811 course (Thinking Strategically: Systems Tools for Managing Change) through the Open University.

The following example provides students with step by step ​guidance on drawing a simple systems model.

A visual look at using technology in school based on the article:

A visual look at using technology in school based on the article:

A visual look at using technology in school based on the article:

A new double-lane roundabout has some issues with an offramp being very close to the exits from one side of the roundabout.
There have been some safety concerns so I thought I'd look at the system to determine what the problems might be, if any, and to see if there are some viable solutions if some issues are brought to light.

Evolving view of Systems Thinking

Identify and map audience system archetype, including potential/anticipated leverage points, conflicts, unknowns, etc. for each of the personas. You will illustrate your findings using causal loop diagrams

A visual look at using technology in school based on the article:

Evolving view of Systems Thinking

Activity:Identify and map audience system archetype, including potential/anticipated leverage points, conflicts, unknowns, etc. for each of the personas. You will illustrate your findings using causal loop diagrams

Identify and map audience system archetype, including potential/anticipated leverage points, conflicts, unknowns, etc. for each of the personas. You will illustrate your findings using causal loop diagrams

A visual look at using technology in school based on the article:

Describes the fundamental principles of change and their relationship. Enables the impact of bad decision making to be analysed.