Systemic Thinking: Building Maps for Worlds of Systems
Author(s): John Boardman (Author)
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: 20 Sept. 2013
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 262 pages
ISBN-10: 1118376463
ISBN-13: 9781118376461
Book Description
“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 studies
Includes the SystemiTool software, developed by the authors
Provides an overview of systemic thinking, particularly with regard to systemigrams
Incorporates graphical representations of systemigrams
Instructs how and when to implement a systemigram when a problem arises
An 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.
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From the Inside Flap
“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 studies
Includes the SystemiTool software, developed by the authors
Provides an overview of systemic thinking, particularly with regard to systemigrams
Incorporates graphical representations of systemigrams
Instructs how and when to implement a systemigram when a problem arises
An invaluable book for industry professionalsspecifically, technical leaders in industry and business trying to confront complex problemsSystemic Thinking is also ideal for postgraduate students in engineering and business management.
From the Back Cover
“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 studies
Includes the SystemiTool software, developed by the authors
Provides an overview of systemic thinking, particularly with regard to systemigrams
Incorporates graphical representations of systemigrams
Instructs how and when to implement a systemigram when a problem arises
An 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.
About the Author
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.
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