An Introduction to Systems Thinking
Learning Organizations and Systems ThinkingLeaders of complex organizations have historically attempted to use simplistic frameworks to manage what are inherently complex systems. Solutions, with the best of intentions, are often implemented too close to the problems. Short-term solutions combined with the lack of awareness or understanding of the natural interconnectedness of systems, often result in long-term non-solutions...
A Systems Thinking Tool • The Iceberg
A SYSTEMS THINKING MODEL • THE ICEBERGAdapted from the Northwest Earth InstituteSystems thinking is a way of approaching problems that asks how various elements within a system — which could be an ecosystem, an organization, or something more dispersed such as a supply chain — influence one another. Rather than reacting to individual problems that arise, a systems thinker will ask about relationships to other activities within the system, look for patterns over time, and seek root causes. One systems thinking model that is helpful for understanding global issues is the iceberg model...
Introduction to the Compassionate Systems Framework in Schools
Author's Introduction Abdul Latif Jameel World Education LabDescriptionIn education, where interest in social and emotional learning (SEL), mindfulness, and systems thinking is growing, we find both an opportunity and a need to develop models of thinking and teaching that prepare students to better understand and respond to the systems to which these issues belong. We draw from established SEL models, together with developments in the emerging field of complexity science and the study of systems, to establish a framework—what we call a “compassionate systems” framework—for building a cognitive and affective foundation for global citizenship. This framework conceptualizes compassion as an essentially systemic property of mind: to cultivate compassion is to be able to appreciate the systemic forces that influence people’s feelings, thoughts and actions...
Sustaining Leadership In Complex Times | BCPVPA Connecting Leaders 2020
Sustaining Leadership in Complex Times — What Every Leader Needs — and Needs to Know — Are you challenged to find an extra minute in the day for yourself? With so many unknowns on the horizon, and the diversity of complex and new challenges, our school communities are looking for certainty. Discover the Compassionate Systems Leadership framework, and the proven strategies to sustain yourself and your team. Explore critical foundations that support core leadership and learning capacities...