This module serves as a foundation and introduction to systems thinking in chemistry classes, introducing key terminology and concepts in systems thinking with specific ties to green and sustainable ...

Course Overview and Introduction - Introduction to Systems Thinking Course structure, syllabus review, reading assignments, projects and mentoring, grading, expectations (students and faculty) A ...

For public officials, the law of unintended consequences should need no introduction. It would be hard to find a better example of that law at work than in what happened to Somerville, Mass., after ...

Systems Thinking is a way of looking at the way things are made in the world and understanding how processes influence one another in a larger system. Linear thinking is a narrow way of looking at the ...

SESC is tailored for individuals aiming to pioneer and lead positive and lasting change within various sectors, including social enterprises, government, and the private sector. Whether you aspire to ...

“You never learn by doing something right ‘cause you already know how to do it. You only learn from making mistakes and correcting them.” Russell Ackoff Design and “design thinking” is gaining ...

In the face of global uncertainty, how are top executives and board members delivering genuine insights for their organizations? The answer is systems thinking: arguably the most crucial skill in ...

Profits matter in business. Without profit and cash, organizations simply can’t survive. But, without purpose, business can seem empty. Today, more people than ever believe so, and they’re championing ...

There are systems all around us, if we know where to look. A family unit is one system, while the community in which we live is another. That community is part of a bigger system of a county or city.