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.

Very begining lab.

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.

Introduce the concept of modeling and simulation.

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.

Balancing Loop with Stock & Flow Diagram.

A quick example for creating a simulation in Insight Maker.

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

The interaction of a population of Moose and Wolves.

Introduce the concept of modeling and simulation.

Depicts a behavior over time graph.

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.

How we know what we know.

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

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.

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.

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

A quick example for creating a simulation in Insight Maker.

Introduce the concept of modeling and simulation.

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

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.

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.

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