Introduce the concept of modeling and simulation.

Simplest Innovation diffusion model from Sterman's Business Dynamics Ch 9

The interaction of a population of Moose and Wolves.

While these pictures represent very different things there is a common essence.

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

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.

While these pictures represent very different things there is a common essence.

Yesterday's actions are responsible for the world we experience today. And today's actions are responsible for the world that we will experience tomorrow. The "Creating the Future" model is intended to provide a better sense of the common process associated with the unexpected unfolding of the future..

We create the future as a result of the manner in which we choose to engage with situations which concern us. There is a also a video for this insight.

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.

There's actually more to filling a swimming pool with water than you might realize.

The interaction of a population of Moose and Wolves.

While these pictures represent very different things there is a common essence.

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.

While these pictures represent very different things there is a common essence.

This Romeo and Juliet Model was adapted by Geoff McDonnell from Michael J Radzicki (1993) Dyadic processes, tempestuous relationships, and system dynamics, System Dynamic Rev. 9 (1) :79-94

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

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

Introduce the concept of modeling and simulation.

Balancing Loop with Stock & Flow Diagram.

The structure responsible for rabbit population growth.

While these pictures represent very different things there is a common essence.

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.