Welcome to this journal of information about the breadth and effectiveness of systems thinking applications. Our intent is to provide readers with reflections on what we are seeing, learning and discovering as we go about our work. From time to time we will also comment on current events from a systemic perspective.

March 16, 2009

The current economic crisis blindsided most lenders, borrowers, and regulators. Unless we fully understand and address the dynamics that led to the crisis, even further economic disruption is likely. Examine the systemic causes of the crisis and their implications for business and political leaders in “A Systems View of the Economic Crisis” in the topical issues section of the AST Resource Library.

February 14, 2008

People often think of systems thinking as a strictly analytical approach to solving complex problems. However, solving complex organizational problems depends on the strong support of decision-makers to think and act differently. This in turn requires building a strong foundation for organizational change before applying the technical tools of systems thinking. You can learn more about how to build this foundation by going to “Building the Foundation for Change” in the leveraging change section of the AST Resource Library.

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