Systemic Thinking

Building Maps for Worlds of Systems

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

Av John Boardman, Brian Sauser, UK. Sponsored by the Quaternary Research Association) Boardman, John (Brighton Polytechnic

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"Systemic thinking" is the process of understanding how systems influence one another within a world of systems and has been defined as an approach to problem solving by viewing "problems" as parts of an overall system, rather than reacting to a specific part, outcome, or event.This book provides a complete overview of systemic thinking, exploring a framework and graphical technique for understanding and identifying new ways to more efficiently solve problems and create solutions. Demystifying the conjunction of systems concepts and systemic diagramming techniques, this comprehensive pocket guide introduces and explains the basis of systemigrams, how to create a systemigram and a SystemiShow, illuminates multiple complex problems, and provides an overview of what purpose they serve for today's industry professionals.Systemic Thinking: Building Maps for Worlds of Systems: Includes illustrative systemigrams and case studiesIncludes the SystemiTool software, developed by the authorsProvides an overview of systemic thinking, particularly with regard to systemigramsIncorporates graphical representations of systemigramsInstructs how and when to implement a systemigram when a problem arisesAn invaluable book for industry professionals—specifically, technical leaders in industry and business trying to confront complex problems—Systemic Thinking is also ideal for postgraduate students in engineering and business management.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2013-11-22
Mått125 x 201 x 16 mm
Vikt322 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor272
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9781118376461

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JOHN BOARDMAN is Principal of John Boardman Associates, a consultancy and training provider specializing in applied systemic thinking. He was formerly Distinguished Service Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, where he is now Adjunct Professor in the School of Systems and Enterprises.BRIAN SAUSER is an Associate Professor of Complex Logistics Systems at the University of North Texas. He previously managed an applied research and development laboratory in life sciences and engineering at the NASA Johnson Space Center and was the Program Director of the New Jersey NASA Specialized Center of Research and Training before joining Stevens Institute of Technology. He was also a Project Specialist with ASRC Aerospace.

LIST OF SYSTEMIGRAMS ix LIST OF FIGURES xiiiLIST OF TABLES xvACKNOWLEDGMENTS xviiJOURNEY I SYSTEMIC FAILURE 11 WHERE WE START FROM 32 SYSTEMIC INTRODUCTION 63 RAINING ON MY CASCADE 114 IT’S THE WHOLE, STUPID! 165 THE ANSWER IS . . . PIONEER ACORN PANCAKES? 23JOURNEY II SYSTEMIC IDEAS: THE CONCEPTAGON 296 FRAMEWORKS 317 THE CONCEPTAGON 358 BOUNDARIES, INTERIORS, AND EXTERIORS 389 PARTS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND WHOLES 4610 INPUTS, OUTPUTS, AND TRANSFORMATIONS 5711 CONTROL, COMMAND, AND COMMUNICATION 6212 STRUCTURE, PROCESS, AND FUNCTION 7613 VARIETY, PARSIMONY, AND HARMONY 8614 OPENNESS, HIERARCHY, AND EMERGENCE 93JOURNEY III SYSTEMIC MAPS: SYSTEMIGRAMS 9915 WHAT . . . ? 10116 WHY . . . ? 12017 WHEN . . . ? 14018 HOW . . . ? 15819 WHO . . . ? 18320 WHERE . . . ? 20421 TO ARRIVE WHERE WE STARTED 233REFERENCES 236INDEX 238