Systems thinker's toolbox: tools for managing complexity

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"While other books on systems thinking tell you to think out-of-the-box and create innovative solutions, they don't provide you with the tools to actually do so. This unique book does with it's over 80 tools which consists of lists, causal loops, templates, as well as processes, and methodologies. For systems thinkers, this book picks up where other books have left off. Some of the tools covered are well-known, some are not so well-known, and some are original outcomes from the author's research, which have been classroom tested with positive feedback. This book will jumpstart your problem-solving and creative skills, using the tools provided"--  Read more... Abstract: "While other books on systems thinking tell you to think out-of-the-box and create innovative solutions, they don't provide you with the tools to actually do so. This unique book does with it's over 80 tools which consists of lists, causal loops, templates, as well as processes, and methodologies. For systems thinkers, this book picks up where other books have left off. Some of the tools covered are well-known, some are not so well-known, and some are original outcomes from the author's research, which have been classroom tested with positive feedback. This book will jumpstart your problem-solving and creative skills, using the tools provided" Content: 1. Introduction. 2. Scenarios. 3. Charts. 4. Critical Thinking. 5. Decisions and Decision-Making. 6. Frameworks. 7. Graphics. 8. Idea Generation Tools. 9. Management Tools. 10. Miscellaneous Tools. 11. Multiple Views. 12. Process Tools. 13. Risk Management. 14. Systems Engineering Tools. 15. Tables and Matrices. 16. Templates.