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Thinking in Systemsfor 21st century business
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We’ve all been taught to think in silos
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Silo mentality
Companies under-perform
Economies suffer
Societies become increasingly segregated
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How can we learn to think and act in an integrated and systemic way?
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intuitionunderstanding knowledge
Everything is connected:
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Systemic thinking
better decisionsimproved interactionswell designed interdependencies continuous improvementbreakthrough solutions
harnesses our intuition to achieve:
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learn to see systemsunderstand interdependencies unleash potential
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The Deming approach to Quality - Variation plus systems
The Theory of Constraints - Eliyahu Goldratt constraint plus synchronization
Network Theory- emergent properties
The Decalogue methodology is based on:
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bridging the gap between
a rigorous and sustainable thought process and
coherent, ethical action
Intelligent Management means
Why do we hit the wall?
A cognitive constraint is a set of:
mental modelsor
assumptionsor
limiting beliefs
that, if unchallenged, prevent us from achieving our goals.
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Consolidated Undesirable Effects
#1#2#3 etc.
Undesirable Effects
INJECTIONS
AutomotivePrecision Mechanics ManufacturingRoboticsSoftwarePrinting Supply ChainFashion
Sectors we have worked with
FoodMining and MetalsHealthcareEducationGovernmentNot for profit
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Our books
"This book actually teaches managers how to improve their business performance”.
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