Self-study on Systems Thinking by Aleksandra Gorczyca https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs en-us 2021-12-12 21:25:40 UTC 2026-02-26 21:36:59 UTC hello@padlet.com 6 Fundamental on ST: olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1943229856 1. Interconnectedness
shift in mindset, away from linear to circular motivated by the underlying principle that everything needs something else (or a combination of things) to continue; in other terms – everything is interconnected.


]]> 2021-12-12 21:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1943229856 6.Systems Mapping olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1943230235 2021-12-12 21:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1943230235 4. Feedback Loops olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1943230643 2021-12-12 21:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1943230643 Types of system mapping olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1943231455 2021-12-12 21:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1943231455 What is system? olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1943232141 2021-12-12 21:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1943232141 2. Synthesis olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945400390 examine and understand the whole and the parts simultaneously, along with the interconnectedness that make up the dynamics of the whole. This is contrasted by analysis that breaks up complexity into manageable bits.]]> 2021-12-13 19:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945400390 3. Emergence olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945402998 the natural outcome of things coming together, or the larger biproduct of different parts of the system interacting with each other]]> 2021-12-13 19:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945402998 4. Feedback loops olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945407006 Because everything in a system is interconnected, there are constant feedback loops and flows between respective elements. Learning about their type and dynamics can help us observe, understand, and intervene in those feedback loops.]]> 2021-12-13 19:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945407006 5. Causality olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945408500 Understanding feedback loops is about appreciating causality, or how one thing results in another thing in a dynamic and constantly evolving system.]]> 2021-12-13 19:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945408500 6. System mapping olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945412711 tool that allows systems thinkers to identify and map the elements of ‘things’ within a system to understand how they interconnect, relate and act in a complex system. This can provide unique insights to inform decision-making and shifts that will dramatically change the system in the most effective way.]]> 2021-12-13 19:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945412711 2 types of feedback loops: olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945447437 1. Stabilizing / Balancing Loops
Balancing feedback loops work to ensure that the ideal state is maintained.

2. Reinforcing / Runaway Loops
they can cause a system to start to spiral out of control
]]> 2021-12-13 19:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945447437 Tragedy of the Commons - system archetype olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945450733
It occurs when multiple people or groups enjoy the benefits of a common resource but they do not pay attention to the effects they are having on the common resource - the pursuit of selfish goals can jeopardize a collective goal.

]]> 2021-12-13 19:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945450733 Why Use Systems Thinking? olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945458670 the principles of systems thinking make us aware that there are no perfect solutions; the choices we make will have an impact on other parts of the system. By anticipating the impact of each trade-off, we can minimize its severity or even use it to our own advantage. Systems thinking therefore allows us to make informed choices.]]> 2021-12-13 19:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945458670 How Do We Use Systems Thinking Tools? olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945466792 less is better ---> Start small and simple; 
add more elements to the story as necessary
show the story in parts. 
The number of elements in a loop should be determined by the needs of the story and of the people using the diagram. 
A simple description might be enough to stimulate dialogue and provide a new way to see a problem. 

]]> 2021-12-13 20:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945466792 How Do We Know That We’ve “Got It”??? olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945469227
  • You’re asking different kinds of questions than you asked before.
  • You’re hearing “catchphrases” that raise cautionary flags. For example, you find yourself refocusing the discussion when someone says, “The problem is we need more (sales staff, revenue).”
  • You’re beginning to detect the archetypes and balancing and reinforcing processes in stories you hear or read.
  • You’re surfacing mental models (both your own and those of others).
  • You’re recognizing the leverage points for the classic systems stories.
]]> 2021-12-13 20:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945469227 olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945489037 Rebecca finds leverage points which that can result in high impact, transformative and scalable models for individuals, business, cities and countries.

A systems thinker and scientist, she finds leverage points which, when activated, result in high impact, transformative and scalable models for individuals, business, cities and entire countries.]]> 2021-12-13 20:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945489037 olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945494008 Pragya introduces systems thinking and design thinking and explains the power of using both the philosophies together.  Systems thinking and design thinking should be leveraged to solve not only problems at work/school but also the problems we face in our daily lives.]]> 2021-12-13 20:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945494008 olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945503607 2021-12-13 20:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945503607 olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945506441 2021-12-13 20:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945506441 olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945512404 2021-12-13 20:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945512404 olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945514583 2021-12-13 20:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945514583 olaaa292 https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945516395 2021-12-13 20:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/olaaa292/rglzxbixoti38bqs/wish/1945516395