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    Dana Rahbar-Daniels
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    This document introduces systems thinking and a tool called the Hopper Model of a System. The Hopper Model views a system as having inputs, process steps, and outputs that are influenced by human enablers, physical enablers, information enablers, and the environment. The document also discusses different thinking styles - logical/causal, reductionist, and holistic - that are relevant to systems thinking. Finally, it presents an exercise using a System Matrix tool to analyze issues around making Learning Innovation Island operational.

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    A Different Take On Systems Thinking

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    Dana Rahbar-Daniels
    This document introduces systems thinking and a tool called the Hopper Model of a System. The Hopper Model views a system as having inputs, process steps, and outputs that are influenced by human enablers, physical enablers, information enablers, and the environment. The document also discusses different thinking styles - logical/causal, reductionist, and holistic - that are relevant to systems thinking. Finally, it presents an exercise using a System Matrix tool to analyze issues around making Learning Innovation Island operational.

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    A Different Take on Systems Thinking

    George Hathaway
    3G Organization & Leadership Effectiveness, Boss Center for Breakthrough Thinking, VP ENFP

    Systems Thinking
    Use breakouts to describe systems thinking 8 minutes One representative reports to group

    Purposes
    Review approaches to systems thinking Introduce a systems thinking tool Detail some Learning Innovation Island issues

    Systems Thinking
    Understanding how the parts of a particular system interrelate Understanding how the system works over time Focuses on interconnections among parts rather than just the parts People and things are considered Determine multiple potential outcomes by probabilities

    Hopper Model of a System


    INPUTS PROCESS STEPS HUMAN ENABLERS PHYSICAL ENABLERS INFORMATION ENABLERS ENVIRONMENT

    OUTPUTS PURPOSE(S)

    Thinking Styles
    Logical, causal Reductionist Holistic

    Logical, Causal
    Linear Rational Objective Observe characteristics of specific situations & derive general principles One of the 7 elephant gurus

    Reductionist
    Scientific Method Looks at system Restricts system components to make it possible to observe repeatable experiments. Breaks situations into smaller parts where simple cause & effects are likely Backward looking Problem Solving Managerial Thinking

    Holistic Thinking
    Wholes rather than parts
    Sees the system as a whole

    Information overload
    Brain becomes selective

    Perspectives
    Multiple partial views help to simplify

    Visionary Thinking

    A System Matrix
    Fundamental Values Measures Control Interface Future

    Purposes Inputs Outputs Process Steps Environment Human Enablers Physical Enablers Information Enablers

    Benefits of the Matrix


    Unites holistic with some reductionist thinking Simplifies information collection Helps you know what you dont know Works both sides of your brain Think like a leader

    Matrix Exercise
    Issue. Learning Innovation Island needs to be operational Exercise: Complete Elements Fundamentals and Output Dimensions 10 minutes Representative report out to group

    Questions?

    References
    Open University, Systems Thinking and Practice,
    http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=183660

    World Future Society, Exploring Tomorrow: Keys to Success in a Rapidly Changing World, 2005, Bethesday, MD Nadler, Gerald & Hibino, Shozo, Breakthrough Thinking: Why We Must Change the Way We Solve Problems, and the Seven Principles to Achieve This, Rocklin, CA, 1990, Prima Publishing

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