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.

The purpose of this 5-week long course is to introduce engineering students to system dynamics and its applications in addressing ill-defined and complex development projects. Throughout this course, ...

Have you ever considered how many aspects of food production affect the natural environment? Every aspect needs to be considered in attaining the future goal to produce enough food for the growing ...

In recent years, systems thinking—a discipline that helps us understand interdependent structures of dynamic systems—has emerged as a powerful force for change in the philanthropic world. Borne out of ...

Years ago, I was working in the corporate organizational development office at an international electronics company in South Korea. I was at the beginning of my career and excited for the adventure of ...

It’s the last few seconds of a basketball game, and the team is down by one point. The star shooter is one more three-pointer away from a personal record, and he has the ball. He puts out his best ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Being an entrepreneur is about problem-solving. On a granular level, there are dozens of issues to tackle each day. On a higher level, ...

A “one size fits all” approach to large-scale, global problems relies on what’s sometimes called linear or reductionist thinking. But many experts question whether it’s the right approach when it ...

Systems Thinking is a somewhat vague concept, but one that is getting increased attention thanks to the news about coronavirus. The premise is simple, but putting Systems Thinking into practice can be ...

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 ...