Systems thinking
Systems thinking is looking at phenomena as a network of elements, relationships, feedbacks and delays.
Definition
Rather than looking for a single linear cause, systems thinking examines how elements influence each other over time. It helps you understand problems that are repeatable, complex and resistant to simple solutions. It is especially important to see the side effects of your own interventions.
Key ideas
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Practice and life
Draw a system around the problem: elements, relationships, delays, reinforcement loops, and balancing loops.
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to use systemic nature as an excuse that nothing can be done. The second mistake is to ignore small leverage points.
Questions for self-reflection
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