napkin introduction to systems thinking - what is st?
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A Napkin introduction to Systems Thinking
Part 1: What is Systems Thinking?
Nicolas STAMPF
http://www.appreciatingsystems.com/
Agenda
• Part 1. What is Systems Thinking?
• Part 2. Why use Systems Thinking?
• Part 3. How to do Systems Thinking?
Systems: simple version
A system is a set of interconnected part forming a coherent whole
Systems: elaborated version
A System is a set of Distinguished elements in Relationships which form a coherent whole,
taking different Perspectives into account
From observation to qualitative view
From observation to quantitative view
Enhance understanding…
… or inform your actions
Use it on your own…
… or compare your thinking with that of others
Stick to your perspective…
… or develop shared understanding!
Next…
• Part 1. What is Systems Thinking?
• Part 2. Why use Systems Thinking?
• Part 3. How to do Systems Thinking?
Credits
• Gene Bellinger– @systemswiki– http://www.systemswiki.org/
• Members of Systems Thinking World LinkedIn Group– http://is.gd/lxLc9w
• Dan Roam– @dan_roam– http://www.napkinacademy.com
• Moleskine®– http://www.moleskine.com/