Applying Systems Thinking and
Common Archetypes to Organizational Issues

Module 1: Why the Systems View?

How to Go Through This Module

This module is designed to introduce you to Systems Thinking through an illustration. You will probably find it most effective to complete the entire module in one session (approximately 20-35 minutes).

There are two exercises in this module. While exercises always include "Suggested Answers," in this module your answers are the right ones! We encourage you to complete these two short assignments because they are intended to help you see the likely value and challenges you will face in using Systems Thinking on the job.

 

 

 

 

• Overview
• Getting Started
• Course Syllabus
• Module 1: Why the Systems View?
  • About This Module
    • Module Description
    • Learning Objectives
    • How to Go Through This Module
    • Estimated Times to Complete Sections
  • The Case of Acme Inc.
  • Overview of the Steps in Systems Thinking
  • Where Systems Thinking Adds Value
  • Module Summary
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Module 2: Organizational Learning and Systems Thinking Framework
• Module 3: Systems Language
• Module 4: Planning Interventions
• Module 5: Mental Models and Productive Conversation
• Module 6: Systems Archetypes
• Module 7: The Steps in Systems Thinking
• Module 8: Systems Thinking on the Job
• Course Library