Systems & complexity
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Why complex problems need abductive reasoning
How does the way we approach complex problems differ from how we approach problems that are familiar or obvious?
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Fifteen characteristics of complex social systems
Fifteen major characteristics of complex social systems based on system dynamics and complexity sciences literature, as well as author research.
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Systems thinking in public policy: Making space to think differently
Why does public policy go wrong? What is required instead?
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Multidisciplinary perspectives on unknown unknowns
How can different disciplines and practitioners enhance the ability to understand and manage unknown unknowns, also referred to as deep…
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How sense-making helped a community reclaim their voice
What if the community assumed total ownership of the project and was responsible for project leadership and design?
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US climate change mitigation strategy requires system thinking and defined requirements
Discussions, strategies, and sustainable solutions to mitigate climate change impacts would benefit from a systems approach.
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How systems thinking enhances systems leadership
How can systems leadership, which involves collaboration to address complex issues and achieve systemic transformations, be helped by systems thinking?
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Four building blocks of systems thinking
DSRP theory describes 4 simple rules that dynamically combine to explain the complexity of physical, natural, and social systems.
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Adaptive social learning for systemic leadership
A learning pathway for systemic leadership, with five stages to explore.
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A quick guide to post-normal science
Post-normal science comes into play for decision-making on policy issues where facts are uncertain, values in dispute, stakes high and…
