Leverage point
A leverage point is a place in a system where a relatively small change can have a large effect throughout the system.
Definicja
In systems thinking, a leverage point refers to an element, rule, information flow, delay, or assumption whose change affects many other parts of the system. Searching for a leverage point protects against the proliferation of spurious actions. In practice, it involves mapping dependencies and checking where the problem is persisted.
Kluczowe idee
- Wpływ systemowy
- Mała zmiana, duży efekt
- Mapowanie zależności
Praktyka i życie
Draw the problem as a system: elements, connections and loops. Highlight where one change could reduce several effects at once.
Częste błędne rozumienie
It is a mistake to assume that the most visible symptom is the best point of intervention. Delays and side effects are often overlooked.
Pytania do autorefleksji
- Co podtrzymuje ten problem?
- Która zmiana wpłynie na najwięcej elementów?
- Jakie skutki uboczne może mieć interwencja?