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Myślenie systemowe jest alternatywnym podejściem do otaczającej nas rzeczywistości opartym na zrozumieniu wzajemnych powiązań i zależności. Jest to specyficzny język pozwalający uchwycić złożoność i zmiany oraz zestaw narzędzi, którymi możemy się posługiwać w celu rozwiązywania problemów jakie nas spotykają.
Centre for Systems Solutions, Wrocław
in collaboration with
International Institute for Applied System Analysis
Laxenburg, Austria are proud to jointly offer the workshop A language for understanding complexity, interdependence and change Systems Thinking
An alternative approach to challenges in society, environment and business |
Challenge The complexity of interactions in economic, social and ecological systems makes it very difficult to plan and implement policies successfully. Traditional management and assessment techniques produce unsatisfactory results because they often ignore facets of system structure that underlie complexity: delays, feedbacks, and non-linearities. Assuming that causes are linked in a linear chain, they concentrate on technical fixes (“hard path”) as the only solutions to difficult problems. Systems Thinking is recognized as a promising alternative approach directly addressing links between different sectors and involving stakeholders in the analysis and decision process. This “soft path” requires special tools to facilitate collaboration between experts and stakeholders in analyzing complex situations and prioritizing policies and actions. Opportunity Conceptual modeling has been developed as a reaction to the failure of quantitative systems analysis to cope with the so-called “messy” problems, where it was difficult to identify a clear goal to attain. Different methodologies have been developed to tackle these problems. In this course conceptual modeling based on System Dynamics is presented. The modeling process starts from identifying variables and causal links between them and proceeds with identification of feedback loops – closed chains of causal connections. In a group setting, conceptual modeling helps to establish a common language in order to develop mutual understanding shared by all group members. This graphic language enables to successfully join diverse participants’ experiences and backgrounds into a common model. Conceptual Modeling process can be used to elicit from the participants their underlying assumptions and mental models and to express them graphically in the form of a “map” containing key factors and processes. The model can function as the knowledge container; open and easily modifiable when new facts or ideas are provided or revealed during the process. Systems Thinking provides valuable tools to enhance communication between actors engaged in the problem and can help in planning successful system interventions. Where:
Wrocław (detailed information about the venue will be announced after application process) When:
01-02.12.2007 r. Instructors:
• Jan Sendzimir, Ph.D., International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Austria (to be confirmed)
• Piotr Magnuszewski, Ph.D., International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Austria
• Anna Łasut, Ph.D., International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Austria
• Felicjan Rydzak, Ph.D., Centre for Systems Solutions
• Karolina Królikowska, Ph.D., Uniwersytet Wrocławski Prerequisites:
• Ability to read and understand English
• Basic computer skillsFee:
150 PLN (accommodation and subsistence is not covered) Application Deadline:
18.11.2007 r. Application Items:
• CV
• Application letter (explain why do you want to participate in the workshop) Additional notes:
Participants will receive certificates issued by Centre for Systems Solutions. Please send to:
Marta Jamontt-Skotis
Centre for Systems Solutions
e-mail:
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Workshop schedule: Saturday | | | Welcome, Introduction | | 09.30-11.30 | | Production-distribution game
Why our best efforts often lead to unintended consequences?
| | 11.30-12.00 | D | Game debriefing | 12.00-12.15 | | Break | 12.15-13.15 | L | Introduction to systems thinking | | 13.15-14.00 | | Break – lunch | | 14.00-14.50 | E | Introduction to systems thinking | | 14.50-15.00 | | Break | | 15.00-15.30 | L | Conceptual Modeling - Causal Loop Diagrams
How to represent structure of complex systems?
| | 15.30-16.30 | E | Conceptual Modeling - Causal Loop Diagrams | | 16.30-16.45 | | Break | | 16.45-17.15 | L | Feedback Loops
How system changes can be amplified or dampened?
| | 17.15-18.15 | E | Feedback Loops | Sunday | | 09.00-09.30 | L | Conceptual Modeling - Stocks and Floks
How to represent systems' intertia and memory?
| | 09.30-10.15 | E | Conceptual Modeling - Stocks and Flows | | 10.15-10.30 | | Break | | 10.30-11.00 | L | Dynamic Models and Simulations
How systems structure creates its behavior?
| | 11.00-12.00 | E | Dynamic Models and Simulations | | 12.00-12.30 | | Break | | 12.30-13.15 | L | Systems Thinking - Business Applications
How entrepreneurs broaden their mental models?
| | 13.15-13.30 | | Break | | 13.30-14.30 | L | Modeling in Management of Social-Ecological Systems
How to use systems thinking in a group setting?
| | 14.30-14.45 | | Break | | 14.45-15.30 | L | Leverage Points
How to make a successfull system intervention?
| | 15.30-16.00 | | Questions, Discussion, Summary |
| Legend: | | | G | Game | | E | Exercises | | D | Discussion | | L | Lecture |
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