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A polarity map for the Virtuous and Vicious cycles within the Cost vs Service polarity map. Click on the red and blue elements for a description of the polarities.

The primary insight of this model is that adding more people to a late project can often be counterproductive, as it can increase communication overhead, reduce individual productivity, and ultimately lead to further delays. This phenomenon, known as Brooks' Law, highlights the complex dynamics involved in project management and the importance of considering the trade-offs involved in adding resources to a project.

Presentation for the Chief Architect Architect Innovation Network on 25.02.07. This presentation explores the critical role of systems thinking in driving innovation and architecting AI-assisted solutions. As we move towards increasingly complex AI implementations, linear thinking falls short. Gene Bellinger will introduce the core concepts of systems thinking and illustrate how it fosters divergent, abductive reasoning crucial for navigating the interconnectedness of AI architectures. Using real-world examples and interactive models, we will delve into the dynamic relationship between innovation, architecture, and systems thinking, highlighting how a systemic approach unlocks the true value of AI. Join us to discover how embracing a systems mindset can empower you to lead the next generation of AI-driven solutions.

This project was used for the Group Modeling (Part I) session on 19.05.30. We'll see where we go from here.

The world we experience today is the result of yesterday's actions and we create the future based on today's actions, and sometimes inaction. This model investigates relationships which describe the manner in which we create the future based on our understanding or lack thereof.

A presentation for the Oceania Chapter of the System Dynamics Society of the most memorable aha moments occurring during the past five decades while searching for understanding on the other side of complexity. These aha moments inspired me to become a Storyteller/Recovering Systems Thinker.

This Template was created so I would not have to do all the setup required to get models to look how I wanted. To use it, watch the videos to understand the pieces.

This is a presentation in preparation for the Hyperspeed Modeling Webinar I will be doing in Nov. Over the past few months I've developed several tools that significantly speed up the understanding and development of qualitative relationship models. The webinar will share these tools with the attendees.

The model presents the concept of "creating on the edge" - a mindset of embracing challenge, growth, and risk-taking. The conversation then explores the use of different AI tools, including NotebookLM and Kumu, for analyzing and visualizing knowledge. The author describes their workflow, which involves creating audio summaries of conversations with the AI, visualizing the information with causal loop diagrams, and then sharing those diagrams on LinkedIn. The final part of the conversation delves into the process of creating a knowledge repository, focusing on the question of whether to have multiple separate repositories or a single, unified one. The author explores the pros and cons of each option and contemplates the best strategy for organizing their vast collection of information.

The primary insight of this model is that simply improving time management skills and increasing productivity can lead to a self-defeating cycle. While these improvements initially create more available time, this often results in taking on more tasks, which in turn fills the newly available time and can even increase stress. This highlights the importance of not only managing time effectively but also managing the number and nature of tasks undertaken.

This is a recreation of the Eric Wolstenholme presentation on Hospital Congestion using System Dynamics presented at the System Dynamics Society Health Special Interest Group on April 19, 2022.

This model will endeavor to provide a sense of how to begin with an apparent problem and research the relationships to evolve a relationship model that can be used to convey the current level of understanding.

After spending the last 40+ years littering history with far more numerous creations than I can possibly keep up with this project represents an attempt to put some order in the pieces that might be of some utility to others.

The primary insight of this model is that fads are driven by a complex interplay of reinforcing feedback loops, primarily fueled by media coverage, perceived benefits, and a susceptibility to foolishness. These loops can lead to the rapid escalation of a fad's popularity, even in the absence of critical scrutiny or evidence.

The primary insight of this model is that the relationship between consumer spending and inflation is governed by a system of interconnected balancing feedback loops that tend towards equilibrium. While increases in consumer spending can initially drive up demand and prices, leading to inflation, several mechanisms work to counteract this upward pressure.

The primary insight of this model is that government spending is not constrained by revenue in the same way that households are.

The primary insight of this model is that 7-Eleven's store closures are driven by a complex interplay of factors, not just a single cause. While profitability is central, it's influenced by operating costs, customer demand, competition, franchisee satisfaction, technology investments, and brand image. These factors interact in reinforcing and balancing loops, creating a dynamic system.

The primary insight of this model is that oppression can be challenged and overcome through a cyclical process of developing critical consciousness, engaging in dialogue, and taking action (praxis). This process leads to liberation and empowerment, which in turn further fuel the cycle of transformation. The model highlights the interconnectedness of these factors and emphasizes the importance of education and critical thinking in breaking the cycle of oppression.

The "moral" of the model is that community health is a complex and interconnected system. It's not simply about individual choices or access to healthcare, but rather a web of factors that influence each other.

The primary insight of this model is that government transitions are driven by a complex interplay of internal and external factors, with public dissatisfaction playing a central role. This dissatisfaction stems from various sources, including economic performance, social inequality, corruption, and political freedom. When dissatisfaction reaches a critical level, it destabilizes the government and increases the likelihood of regime change. External pressures can either exacerbate or mitigate this process, depending on their nature and intensity. The model also highlights the importance of feedback loops in shaping the dynamics of government transitions.

The primary insight of this model is that fascism is not simply the result of a single cause, but rather the culmination of a complex interplay of reinforcing feedback loops that amplify and perpetuate each other. These loops involve factors like socioeconomic inequality, political polarization, disinformation, fear and insecurity, and the erosion of democratic norms. Once these loops gain momentum, they create a self-reinforcing cycle that can lead to the concentration of power, suppression of dissent, and ultimately, the establishment of a fascist regime.

The primary insight of this model is that the relative strengths and weaknesses of the PAEI components (Producer, Administrator, Entrepreneur, Integrator) create a dynamic interplay that drives the organization through its lifecycle stages. It's not just about the presence or absence of these functions, but their balance and influence on each other that determines the organization's trajectory.

The primary insight of this model is that the current trajectory towards dystopia or collapse is driven by a complex interplay of reinforcing feedback loops, primarily fueled by technological progress, economic inequality, and environmental degradation. These loops amplify social fragmentation, political polarization, and global conflict, ultimately increasing existential risks.

The primary insight of this model is the identification of the "Burnout Spiral" as a key dynamic in founder burnout. This reinforcing loop highlights how increased workload leads to higher stress, which in turn contributes to burnout. Burnout then negatively impacts productivity, potentially hindering business performance and ultimately leading to even more workload. This vicious cycle emphasizes the critical need for interventions that break this spiral.

This model simulates the effects of a significant workforce reduction in the US, specifically the removal of 10 million workers. It examines the interconnectedness of various economic factors such as unemployment, consumer spending, and government intervention. The model highlights the potential for a downward spiral in consumer spending, emphasizing the need for social safety nets and policies that support worker adaptation to automation. The model also underscores the balance between economic growth and social well-being, reminding us of the complex nature of economic systems and the importance of comprehensive policymaking.

The key insight of the model is the identification of a self-perpetuating cycle of perceived threat and competition in a multipolar trap. This cycle can lead to escalating resource consumption, environmental damage, and ultimately, a decline in the collective well-being.

Kumu Template is used to create a new project with all the settings and types SystemsWiki uses when creating relationship models. The attached videos introduce Kumu and the conventions used when creating relationship models.

This model was created by importing the transcripts from Daniel Schmachtenberger's The Third Attractor Parts 1 & 2 into Gemini and asking Create Model v2 to create a .csv table of relationships which was then imported to Kumu.

The moral of the model is that real economic growth requires a multifaceted approach and not just blind faith in the "confidence fairy."

The moral of this model is that austerity measures are a gamble, not a guaranteed solution.

The source analyzes a concerning feedback loop in American politics, where partisan gridlock and special interest influence fuel each other, leading to public dissatisfaction and ineffective governance. The source further highlights the role of media in amplifying polarization and hindering policy change. However, it also presents potential solutions to break this cycle, including campaign finance reform, lobbying reform, promoting media literacy, and fostering greater civic engagement. Ultimately, the source argues for a shift in mindset from prioritizing partisan interests to focusing on the common good to create a more functional political system.

This source analyzes a model that attempts to represent the complex economic relationship between tax cuts and economic growth. The model uses feedback loops to illustrate both the positive and negative effects of tax cuts on economic activity. While the model is considered valuable for its visualization of these relationships, it could be improved by incorporating more variables, such as government spending and inflation. The author ultimately argues that the model provides a valuable tool for promoting informed discussions about tax policy.

This model, using China as an example, argues that a nation's success is not solely determined by economic growth, but by a complex interplay of economic, social, political, and environmental factors. These factors, including economic growth, investment, innovation, political stability, demographics, environmental degradation, and debt, interact in dynamic feedback loops, influencing one another and determining a nation's trajectory. The model stresses the importance of maintaining a delicate balance between these factors, highlighting the need for sustainable development that prioritizes social inclusion, environmental stewardship, and political stability. The model identifies leverage points for intervention, such as strengthening infrastructure and education, and emphasizes the importance of shifting societal goals toward long-term sustainability.

The model "Interconnected Socioeconomic Dynamics" illustrates how human actions, such as population growth, economic activities, and social norms, contribute to climate change by increasing greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions, in turn, lead to various environmental consequences, including rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and ecosystem disruptions. This feedback loop highlights the interconnectedness between human systems and the natural environment. The model further emphasizes the importance of policy changes, technological advancements, and individual actions to mitigate climate change and promote sustainability. Ultimately, the model serves as a call for collaboration and a shift towards a more responsible and sustainable approach to living in a changing world.

The source explores the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and the power grid. It presents a causal loop diagram that illustrates how growing AI adoption increases electricity demand, putting strain on the grid and potentially leading to power outages. However, the model also suggests that this strain can encourage investments in grid upgrades and renewable energy sources, ultimately improving capacity and reducing fossil fuel reliance. The source emphasizes the importance of balancing AI's benefits with responsible energy management to ensure a sustainable future.

This excerpt explores a simplified economic model that sheds light on both the potential for growth and inherent instability within capitalism. The model emphasizes the interplay of key factors like productivity, wages, consumer spending, and investment, demonstrating how they drive economic expansion. However, it also highlights the risks associated with automation, such as unemployment and decreased consumer spending, which can counter economic growth. The model further emphasizes the social implications of capitalism, such as income inequality and social unrest, arising from unchecked profit-seeking. The excerpt calls for a mindful approach to capitalism, balancing individual incentives with collective well-being, and prioritizing long-term sustainability over short-term gains. The excerpt concludes by suggesting that this model can be a valuable tool for understanding capitalism's complexities and shaping a more sustainable and equitable future.

The source explores the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and the power grid. It presents a causal loop diagram that illustrates how growing AI adoption increases electricity demand, putting strain on the grid and potentially leading to power outages. However, the model also suggests that this strain can encourage investments in grid upgrades and renewable energy sources, ultimately improving capacity and reducing fossil fuel reliance. The source emphasizes the importance of balancing AI's benefits with responsible energy management to ensure a sustainable future.

The sources examine the complex interplay of factors contributing to rising prices, particularly focusing on how capitalism, human nature, and external events influence the cost of living. The author explores concepts like supply and demand, profit motives, and human psychological tendencies such as loss aversion and the pursuit of "more," ultimately arguing that these forces are interconnected and drive a cycle of escalating prices and wages. The sources also highlight the role of government policies, technological advancements, and societal values in shaping economic outcomes, suggesting that addressing the issue requires a multi-faceted approach.

"Crossing the Bridge" is a book that explains the benefits of systems thinking in solving complex problems. The author recounts their personal journey from traditional project management to embracing systems thinking, highlighting its importance for tackling issues like climate change, poverty, and inequality. The book explores different types of systems thinking, provides steps to implement them in real-world situations, and addresses the challenges of changing mindsets and cultures to embrace this approach. Ultimately, the book argues that understanding how interconnected systems function is essential for creating sustainable and effective solutions.

The moral of the model is that while economic freedom is important for individual well-being and market efficiency, it's not a panacea. Unfettered economic freedom can lead to situations where individuals fall through the cracks due to lack of social support or access to essential resources. The model highlights the crucial role of government intervention in providing a safety net and ensuring equitable access to opportunities. It also emphasizes the importance of factors like education, information availability, and innovation in promoting a thriving economy and enhancing individual well-being.

The passage tells the story of Sarah, a young woman who overcomes poverty and limited opportunities through perseverance and education. The story highlights the impact of a free GED program on her life, showing how education empowers individuals to break cycles of poverty and build a brighter future. Sarah's journey embodies the power of self-belief and the importance of community support, ultimately leading her to become a beacon of hope for others struggling with similar challenges.

The provided source is a causal loop diagram analysis of the complex factors contributing to the persistence of conflict and the challenges in achieving lasting peace. The diagram explores a web of variables, including conflict, trauma, grievances, violence, peace efforts, trust, cooperation, resources, inequality, education, empathy, political instability, economic instability, and international relations, to understand how these factors interact and influence each other. The model identifies several reinforcing and balancing loops that highlight how conflict can perpetuate itself through vicious cycles and how peace efforts can be undermined by factors such as violence and lack of trust. The analysis concludes by examining how historical, cultural, political, and global governance factors can influence the dynamics of conflict and peace.

A political science student named Maya struggles to complete her thesis on the decline of democracies. While observing a heated argument between a street vendor and a customer in a city park, Maya realizes that the erosion of trust and empathy, coupled with prejudice and intolerance, are key factors contributing to the weakening of democratic principles. This realization leads her to revise her thesis, emphasizing the importance of fostering a culture of inclusivity and active citizenship in preserving democracy. Maya's story highlights the power of everyday interactions and personal experiences in understanding complex societal issues, ultimately inspiring her peers to actively engage in the democratic process.

The sources explain the complex process of implementing Requisite Organization (RO) principles within an organization. Successful implementation of RO requires more than just restructuring; it demands a shift in mindset, improved communication, and a commitment to training and development. This model highlights the interconnectedness of these challenges, emphasizing the need for a multi-pronged approach that focuses on leadership commitment, communication, and training. The sources suggest that by addressing these factors, organizations can effectively overcome resistance to change, build trust, and ultimately achieve successful RO implementation.

The moral of the model is to nurture intrinsic motivation. Focus on fostering a love for the process, the learning, and the inherent satisfaction of the activity itself. While rewards might seem like a quick fix, they often come with hidden costs, diminishing the very drive that leads to true fulfillment and lasting success.

The provided text discusses a new understanding of leadership that emphasizes collaboration and empowerment over traditional command-and-control models. This new perspective recognizes that effective leadership involves creating conditions for individual and team growth, understanding the interconnectedness of the organization, and aligning everyone around a shared purpose and values. Ultimately, this approach aims to foster a culture of trust and autonomy, leading to more adaptable, resilient, and purpose-driven organizations.

This model proposes a dynamic relationship between political and economic inclusivity, where inclusive political systems lead to inclusive economic systems, resulting in widespread prosperity. Conversely, extractive political systems lead to extractive economic systems, resulting in wealth inequality and hindering prosperity. The model emphasizes the critical role of power dynamics in shaping national outcomes, highlighting the importance of checks and balances and equitable distribution of resources for sustainable prosperity. It ultimately concludes that national success is a complex interplay of political and economic factors, emphasizing the importance of inclusive systems for a prosperous nation.

Investigations into the relationships responsible for the success and failure of nations. This investigation was prompted after reading numerous references on the subject and arriving at a perception that the premises put forth in Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty by Acemoglu and Robinson seem to make a great deal of sense, though not considered to be the only meaningful perspective, and seems to warrant investigation.

"Sarah Global Warming" is a fictional story set in a dystopian future where climate change has drastically altered the world, leaving a coastal town ravaged by rising sea levels. The story follows Sarah, a young girl who discovers a journal from her grandmother, providing a glimpse into a time when the Earth was a paradise. Inspired by this lost world, Sarah discovers a surviving plant and uses it to spark hope and action in her community. Through her efforts and the collective will of her people, the town transforms into a beacon of sustainability, demonstrating the potential for resilience and change even in the face of overwhelming adversity.

The "doom loop spending" model describes how anxiety about financial security can lead to increased spending, further depleting savings, and worsening anxiety. The model highlights the interplay between emotional and financial factors, showing how income and job security can help mitigate the negative effects of this cycle. Leverage points are identified within the model, indicating potential areas for intervention to break the doom loop and promote healthy financial behaviors.

This Template was created so I would not have to do all the setup required to get models to look how I wanted. To use it, watch the videos to understand the pieces.

The source outlines a network of factors that influence the success of an organization, focusing on the interconnectedness of funding, organizational capacity, program effectiveness, impact, donor satisfaction, public trust, competition, economic conditions, community needs, and mission alignment. It shows how these factors can positively or negatively influence one another, highlighting the importance of a strong foundation built on organizational capacity and program effectiveness to achieve impactful outcomes and ultimately increase funding and public trust.

The source explores the complex relationship between drug use and various aspects of an individual's life. It illustrates how drug use can lead to negative consequences such as health problems, social isolation, and financial instability. Conversely, the source also demonstrates how factors like low self-esteem, societal pressures, and a desire for escapism can contribute to the initiation and continuation of drug use, highlighting the cyclical nature of addiction.

The sources present a causal loop diagram that models the complex relationship between drug prices and various factors in the US healthcare system. The diagram identifies several reinforcing loops that perpetuate high drug prices, driven by factors such as research and development costs, marketing, and insurance coverage. However, the model also outlines balancing loops that counter these upward pressures, including the introduction of generic drugs, increased buyer power, and government regulation.

The source describes a series of conversations between a user and a large language model (LLM) about the difficulties of communicating the meaning of complex systems models, particularly causal loop diagrams, through the use of AI. The user expresses concerns that their models, despite being technically sound, might be perceived as overwhelming or inaccessible to others due to their complexity. They seek guidance on how to make their models more easily understood through audio explanations generated by the LLM. The LLM highlights the challenges of capturing the deeper meaning and implications of the models, emphasizing the need for human expertise and context to supplement AI-generated outputs. The user and LLM then discuss the concept of extracting the "wisdom" embedded within models, drawing analogies to Aesop's fables and Sun Tzu's strategic thinking. Ultimately, the user aims to find a strategy for effectively promoting systems thinking by simplifying language, emphasizing practical applications, and fostering inclusivity.

This article, "Teaching Smart People How to Learn," explores the concept of double-loop learning and its crucial importance for organizations, particularly in the business environment. The author, Chris Argyris, argues that while highly educated professionals often excel at single-loop learning, they often struggle with double-loop learning, which involves critically examining their own actions and how they contribute to problems. He emphasizes the importance of breaking down defensive reasoning, which can hinder learning and innovation, by fostering open and productive conversations within organizations. Argyris advocates for teaching individuals how to reason productively, using data-driven analysis and critical questioning, to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and overcome the inherent challenges of organizational change.

The sources present a complex web of interconnected factors influencing the adoption of sustainable farming practices. The relationships between data analysis, actionable insights, productivity, revenue, innovation brokerage, cultural sensitivity, farmer engagement, and conservation planning are explored, demonstrating how they can positively contribute to resource conservation and carbon sequestration. However, the text also highlights potential pitfalls such as data overload, misinterpretation, information gaps, and disengagement, which could hinder progress towards sustainable agriculture.

The sources present a complex web of interconnected factors influencing the adoption of sustainable farming practices. The relationships between data analysis, actionable insights, productivity, revenue, innovation brokerage, cultural sensitivity, farmer engagement, and conservation planning are explored, demonstrating how they can positively contribute to resource conservation and carbon sequestration. However, the text also highlights potential pitfalls such as data overload, misinterpretation, information gaps, and disengagement, which could hinder progress towards sustainable agriculture.

The source explores a causal loop diagram that suggests a complex relationship between economic inequality, political inequality, weakened democratic institutions, erosion of trust in government, increased political polarization, and the eventual death of democracy. The diagram highlights how economic inequality can contribute to political inequality, which in turn weakens democratic institutions, leading to a cycle of distrust, polarization, and ultimately authoritarianism. The source also emphasizes the potential positive influence of a strong civil society in mitigating the negative effects of polarization and providing a counterweight to authoritarian tendencies.

The model describes a world dynamics model that uses causal loop diagrams to represent the relationships between various factors like population, industrial output, pollution, natural resources, food production, and quality of life. These diagrams illustrate how these factors influence each other through positive and negative feedback loops, creating reinforcing or balancing effects. The model emphasizes the interconnected nature of these factors and how they can lead to both growth and decline, highlighting the crucial role of understanding these dynamics for achieving sustainable development.

"The Art of the Long View" by Peter Schwartz advocates for scenario planning as a way to navigate the complex and uncertain future. Instead of relying on traditional forecasting, scenario planning encourages imagining multiple possible futures, allowing for adaptability and better decision-making. This approach emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty, utilizing imagination, and fostering a learning culture within organizations to develop robust and adaptable strategies.

L. Randall Wray's "Making Money Work for Us" advocates for the adoption of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) in the United States. Wray argues that sovereign governments are not constrained by limited funds, and that government spending should be used to achieve full employment and price stability. He challenges the conventional understanding of money creation, taxation, and government debt, arguing that governments can create money by spending, that taxes serve to control inflation, and that sovereign governments cannot technically default on debt in their own currency. Wray's book calls for a rethinking of traditional economic thought and proposes a new approach to economic policy that prioritizes the well-being of people.

The model summarizes the book "Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation" by Edward L. Deci and Richard Flaste. The book argues that human motivation is primarily driven by the innate need for autonomy, competence, and relatedness, rather than external rewards and punishments. This idea is based on the Self-Determination Theory, which suggests that fostering these three psychological needs leads to greater intrinsic motivation, better performance, and overall well-being. The text highlights several key points, including the importance of autonomy-supportive environments, the detrimental effects of rewards on intrinsic motivation, and the need to focus on fostering these three psychological needs to achieve optimal motivation and performance.

"Marketing Myopia" argues that companies fail not because of market saturation, but because of a myopic focus on selling products rather than understanding and meeting customer needs. The author, Theodore Levitt, emphasizes the need for companies to define their industries broadly, embrace innovation, and put the customer at the center of their business strategy to avoid becoming obsolete.

The model summarizes the main arguments of the book "The Customer Comes Second," which challenges the traditional customer-centric business model. The book argues that prioritizing employee satisfaction and well-being leads to greater business success by creating a more engaged and motivated workforce, resulting in improved customer service and ultimately, stronger customer loyalty. This approach involves cultivating an employee-centric culture, investing in employee development, granting autonomy to employees, and having leadership serve as a role model for employee well-being.

We tend to live very busy lives and often there is a belief that by learning and employing Time Management techniques we can effectively deal with the overload in our lives. Can we really? Might there be a very different answer?

"Crossing the Chasm" by Geoffrey Moore is a seminal work in marketing that focuses on the critical transition from early technology adopters to the mainstream market. The book argues that companies must bridge a "chasm" by targeting a specific niche within the mainstream market and dominating it before expanding. This involves understanding the different customer segments, focusing on building a "whole product" that meets the needs of the target market, and developing a strong positioning strategy. The book also discusses the importance of adapting marketing and sales strategies to the specific needs of each customer segment and preparing for the rapid growth that can occur once the chasm is crossed.

The model examines the complex interplay between agriculture, food security, and climate change, using a causal loop diagram to visualize key relationships. It highlights how climate change severity impacts crop yields, leading to cascading consequences for food security, farmer income, and even national sovereignty. The model then explores two feedback loops: a reinforcing loop where investment in sustainable practices leads to improved soil health and increased crop yields, and a balancing loop where decreased farmer income drives rural-urban migration, resulting in agricultural labor shortages and further decreased crop yields. Finally, the model suggests key interventions, including climate change mitigation, water management, and support for local agriculture, to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of the agricultural system.

The source is a dialogue between two individuals, exploring the nature of innovation and the challenges companies face in fostering a culture of innovation. The conversation centers around Elon Musk and his companies, Tesla and SpaceX, as examples of organizations that successfully innovate at a rapid pace. The dialogue examines the specific factors that contribute to Musk's success, such as his strong leadership, ambitious goals, and emphasis on continuous feedback, and compares these approaches to more traditional company structures. The conversation also draws upon insights from management thinkers such as Peter Senge, Tom Peters, and Simon Sinek, and explores concepts like organizational learning, employee empowerment, and the importance of understanding a company's “why.” The conversation concludes with a call for companies to challenge existing structures and embrace new ways of thinking to unlock their full potential for innovation.

The texts explore the pros and cons of a gold standard versus a fiat currency system. The authors examine the impact of these systems on inflation, economic stability, government spending, international trade, and financial innovation. While the gold standard is associated with price stability and fiscal discipline, it can also limit economic growth and flexibility in responding to economic shocks. In contrast, fiat currency allows for greater government control over the money supply but carries the risk of excessive inflation and potential economic instability.

The provided texts explore the rise of authoritarian leaders, often referred to as "strongmen," throughout history. The texts examine the characteristics, tactics, and consequences of strongman rule, using figures such as Mussolini, Hitler, Franco, Pinochet, Putin, and Erdoğan as examples. The texts also delve into the importance of recognizing the warning signs of authoritarianism and taking proactive steps to prevent its development. They emphasize the role of independent media, civic engagement, and transparency in defending democratic institutions and resisting the allure of strongman rule.

The sources explore the complex and potentially problematic relationship between capitalism and technological advancement, particularly focusing on the implications of humanoid robotics. They discuss how capitalism's inherent drive for profit and growth can create escalation scenarios, leading to increased inequality, environmental damage, and social unrest. The sources examine how recessions act as a natural braking mechanism for this escalation but argue that relying solely on them is not a sustainable solution. They then explore the potential impact of humanoid robots on this dynamic, highlighting both the potential for exacerbating existing problems and mitigating them through increased efficiency, job creation, and new opportunities. Finally, the sources raise important questions about the future of work, the need for a new social contract, and potential alternative economic models, including a moneyless society, to ensure that technological progress benefits humanity rather than harming it.

The provided text explores the concepts of competition and collaboration in various contexts, including business, sports, and personal relationships. The author argues that while competition can be motivating, it often hinders long-term success and innovation. In contrast, collaboration fosters a sense of shared purpose and can lead to more creative solutions. The author then introduces Simon Sinek's concept of "Infinite Games," which emphasizes long-term sustainability, continuous improvement, and a focus on leaving a lasting legacy. The text examines how companies like Tesla and SpaceX exemplify this infinite game mindset through their ambitious goals and commitment to innovation. Finally, the author analyzes the structural impediments that prevent individuals and organizations from adopting an infinite game mindset, highlighting the need for a shift in thinking and a focus on collaboration over competition.

The provided text presents a fictionalized case study comparing two AI companies, "Hare" and "Tortoise Tech," to illustrate the potential pitfalls of prioritizing rapid growth over sustainable practices. "Hare," characterized by its initial quick success and ambitious goals, ultimately falters due to unrealistic expectations, burnout, and neglecting fundamental business practices. Conversely, "Tortoise Tech" emphasizes steady growth, customer satisfaction, and long-term sustainability, ultimately outperforming Hare in the long run. The story concludes by highlighting the importance of a balanced approach to growth, emphasizing that focusing on sustainable practices and a solid foundation can lead to greater long-term success.

The sources discuss Rana Foroohar's book Homecoming and its arguments for a more localized and sustainable economy. The book criticizes hyperglobalization's negative impacts and proposes a shift towards regional production and consumption, emphasizing the importance of resilience and efficiency in the face of disruptions. It also suggests embracing complexity and integrating seemingly contradictory objectives to find more effective solutions. Finally, the sources discuss the need to re-evaluate our mental models about globalization, technology, and economic development to create a more just and sustainable future.

The provided text explores the complex phenomenon of radicalization, examining how individuals or groups adopt increasingly extreme views that challenge existing power structures. The sources explore the process of radicalization, the factors that contribute to it, and the potential outcomes, including both non-violent activism and violent extremism. The text emphasizes the importance of understanding radicalization to effectively counter it, stressing the need for a multifaceted approach that includes education, community engagement, social support, and, in some cases, law enforcement intervention. The sources also consider how the American Revolution exemplifies the concept of radicalization, as individuals challenged the established order and risked their lives for a belief system that resonated deeply with them.

This text tells the story of a person's journey through the field of systems thinking over a period of 49 years. Starting with an initial fascination with Stafford Beer's "Platform for Change," the individual explores various modeling techniques and their limitations, culminating in a shift towards storytelling and the creation of emotional narratives around systems archetypes. This journey reflects a growing understanding of the importance of context, communication, and the continuous pursuit of better questions in the field of systems thinking.

This project contains stories about N Square's efforts to enable endeavors in the nuclear proliferation space and the results from those endeavors.

Pan African Just Transition: A Modern Monetary Theory Perspective ~ Keynote speech by Fadhel Kaboub at the 3rd edition of the African Monetary and Economic Sovereignty Conference held at the African Union COnference Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (October 10, 2024).

A model depicting some advantages of integrating LLM-powered features into Kumu.

Created from Miguel Panaleon's LinkedIn Post on Order Matters.

One more attempt to develop a group modeling template to guide collective understanding of a topic using Kumu.

This template is used to create models from a .csv file created with Gemini or one of the other LLMs.

This map developed with the following query "us congress not working for the people" passed to the Create Model v2 Gem in Gemini.

This map was created based on the transcript of a Zoom call with Grant.

I asked the Gemini Create Model v2 Gem to create a model for Worker Management Conflict and this is the result of copying the relationships from Gemini into a .csv file and dropping it into my Gemini Template.

This template is used to create models from a .csv file created with Gemini or one of the other LLMs.

This template is used to create models from a .csv file created with Gemini or one of the other LLMs.

This map resulted from my Gemini Gem analyzing a Zoom call transcript.

Kumu Template is used to create a new project with all the settings and types SystemsWiki uses when creating relationship models. The attached videos introduce Kumu and the conventions used when creating relationship models.

The model was developed using the transcript from a Zoom using a Gemini Gem to get a sense of the relationships.

This model of Electric Cars was created with the Gemini Gem "Create Model."

This version of the GDP Model was created using a Gemini Gem which was exported as a .csv file and imported into Kumu. Once in Kumu, the loop labels were added which is relatively simple as Kumu does auto-loop identification.

This model was created from an exchange with Google Gemini about GDP.

Kumu Template is used to create a new project with all the settings and types SystemsWiki uses when creating relationship models. The attached videos introduce Kumu and the conventions used when creating relationship models.

Kumu Template is used to create a new project with all the settings and types SystemsWiki uses when creating relationship models. The attached videos introduce Kumu and the conventions used when creating relationship models.

Kumu Template is used to create a new project with all the settings and types SystemsWiki uses when creating relationship models. The attached videos introduce Kumu and the conventions used when creating relationship models.

Creating a systems map for the transition to a viable future involves identifying a comprehensive set of factors that influence this transition. These factors span structural, attitudinal, and transactional dimensions. Let's start by identifying at least 30 key factors, ensuring we cover all dimensions.

This is an attempt to where thinking about the current conflict in the Middle East as a system could lead to peaceful interventions

There are an endless array of perceptions about the economy, most of which are completely unfounded. The difficulty with these unfounded perceptions is that there are those in a position to create socio-economic policy, and they support the creation of those policies based on their unfounded perceptions. The typical result of flawed socio-economic policy implementation is that the operating environment is degraded for all. This particular project presents the economic sector model which I believe should raise a number of questions. One specific one is raised at the end of the presentation.

Over the past 4+ decades of developing relationship models, there have been numerous insights that would have served me well had I had them earlier along the journey. The associated relationship model is an attempt to surface those I've found most beneficial along with thoughts about how they might be related.

What constitutes a sustainable localized food system for a rural community? Source as local as possible from locally owned and operated to benefit the community.

Relationships & Their Implications (R&TI) Topics is the focal point for identifying, sharing, and connecting to projects pursued by groups of individuals pursuing a better understanding of those topics. To see how this works mouse over the R&TI Topics thought on the map.*

Kumu Template is used to create a new project with all the settings and types SystemsWiki uses when creating relationship models. The attached videos introduce Kumu and the conventions used when creating relationship models.

Are we suffering from corruption, oppression and poor education. Is it the inherent nature of the structure is to corrupt? And if that is the case, then isn't some explicit action required to avoid the inevitable? Though if the corrupting influence is in charge what's the likelihood that any action to avoid the inevitable will happen? Is there a way out other than complete economic meltdown and revolution?

This overall systems map combines the three sub maps. This map does not recreate all the loops of the other maps, but refers to their numbers. Yes, this map is complex – just as Hawaii is complex. We believe a thoughtful study of this map will help you better understand Hawaii and suggest ways to improve its quality of life. This version was updated to double clicking on an element opens the subloop in a lightbox.

Systems intelligence is a term used to describe the ability to understand and think about complex systems holistically. It involves seeing the interconnectedness of different system parts and how they interact. Systems intelligence also consists of understanding the dynamics of change and how to intervene in systems to achieve desired outcomes.

This map was developed from the Interconnectedness of World Problems Map developed by Fritjof Capra based on Plan B 3.0 by Lester Brown. While this map is significantly less detailed than Capra's the point missing from Capra's map what that it's likely to take the Unraveling of Civilization to finally bring about a change in the Unlimited Growth Belief which is actually a sad state of affairs.

The Certified Systems Thinker Program presents what is considered the absolute essential understanding and skills necessary to develop a systemic perspective for situations of interest. This Systemic Perspective provides a basis for deeper understanding, insights and more effective action. The intent is to enable one to be more effective dealing with situations, while reducing the likelihood of creating unintended consequences making matters worse, or creating new problems in the process.

This is a forked and revised version of a group project lead by Systems Thinking World Inc. @SystemsWiki that sought to determine: "What constitutes a sustainable localized food system for a rural community? Source as local as possible from locally owned and operated to benefit the community."

This model will endeavor to provide a sense of how to begin with an apparent problem and research the relationships to evolve a relationship model that can be used to convey the current level of understanding.

This Kumu project was created for a presentation at the Systems Thinking Summit on 23.05.15.

This model contains a number of relationship diagrams relating to learning and understanding which were used in one of SystemsWiki's Musings.

The “opioid crisis” including pain and its management are a wicked problem confronting individuals, families, communities and our nation. Wicked problems are complex problems, requiring an understanding of symptoms on multiple levels. The challenge of the pain opioid epidemic is best understood from the complexity/ ecosystem lens.

This is the Kumu project was created for a Brainfood for Lunch presentation on 23.05.10

This model unfolds Aesop's Fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, as a set of relationships and their influences. The intent is to demonstrate how easily we learn the wrong things from experience, and then use that learning as a belief governing future actions. Future actions, which only serve to confuse us when they don't produce the desired results. To quote Pogo, one more time, "We have met the enemy and he is us!"

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events that children experience before age 18, such as violence at home, neglect, abuse, or having a parent with mental illness or substance dependence.

The intent of this module is to take learning from the Dealing with Reality module and apply it to the relationships presented in Creating the Future module and present a process which is highly likely to overcome the shortcomings typically experienced from employing the Creating the Future model.

Present relevant aspects of reality that we've come to understand from experiments in this area over the past several years. That learning and understanding provide a basis for more effective approaches for the elements of Creating The Future as presented in Finding theWay.

In February 2023 Kumu updated the Issues function to Discussions with several additional updates. This model is intended to provide an in-depth overview of the Discussion function as it is considered a marvelous enhancement for the collective development and evolution of models.

Considering the concepts provided Relationships 101 I thought it best to provide a few example structures and demonstrate how they're labeled to tell stories.

People often comment that they are overwhelmed by causal relationships and causal relationship diagrams. I expect that the two basic reasons for this are 1) the relationships were never well defined, and 2) relationship maps are typically presented in a manner that asks of people the equivalent of eating an elephant in a single bite. I'm not surprised by the typical result.

Oh so often we undertake efforts to change the way things are and for a while it seems that our efforts produce results. Then at some point we seem to get distracted by more pressing urgent issues. As we begin to focus on new issues the gains we had made to institute change seem to fade away into the past as things begin to return to they way they were, and there little if any evidence that we ever made progress to being with.

We often deal with situations in a manner which makes them worse or creates new situations which have to be dealt with after the current situation is addressed. It is often said that today's problems are the direct result of yesterday's solutions. One might claim we are the poster children for Pogo's "We have met the enemy and he is us!"

Crop Damage presents a synthesis of understanding distilled down to a single question... And? And what does this influence? And what influences this? This is based on an old Sufi saying, "Because you understand one, you think you understand two because one and one is two. But first, you have to understand AND."

When we encounter a situation other than we consider it should be we typically refer to it as a problem though if we investigate intently we're likely to find the problem is seldom what it was initially perceived to be. This perspective presents a set of relationships I never thought about and as such, I ended up in a predicament I never saw coming.

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This model is intended to provide quick access to all SystemsWiki's Musings with explicit relationships and searchability.

This map represents a collaborative development by members of the KDH Insititute intended to provide participants with an extended awareness of the influences of and implications of innovation.

Trying to put some understanding in the set of interactions I engage in on a moment-to-moment basis as part of my personal knowledge management building my second brain.

This model will endeavor to provide a sense of how to begin with an apparent problem and research the relationships to evolve a relationship model that can be used to convey the current level of understanding.

Looking to better understand my Linkedin connections. Nodes, Hubs, Job Titles, Access, Reach, Patterns

This perspective presents the Reinforcing Structure, one of the two types of structures which make up all relationship models, the other being the Balancing Structure. I've presented the definition of causal relationships on numerous occasions though this time I'm gonna try to develop the relationship model and then summarize the relationship after. I'm thinking the relationship might be better understood after a context for it is provided.

Preliminary map of the dynamics influencing our ability to get to a world where we have security without the existential terror of nuclear war.

Los Angeles County Climate Vulnerability Assessment

A new place to begin the development of Balancing Loops by Dennis Sherwood.

This was a thought that arose out of a 22.07.19 meeting of the Building a Second Brain meeting when Max Kearney suggested we rename the group to the Kill Devil Hills Institute, and Nathan Gilliatt was the first to request to be a Fellow of the Institute. We'll have to see where this experiment leads.

Here are some initial thoughts on using Kumu to connect multi-threaded discussions in a single structure.

This model was developed to present the apparent parallels between the Adizes Corporate Lifecycles Model and The Fall of Empires by Glubb.

This is a reimplementation of the same model from Cauzality to see if Kumu identifies the same number of loops as Cauzality, which is 203.

Preliminary map of the dynamics influencing our ability to get to a world where we have security without the existential terror of nuclear war.

What are the relationships which foster collaboration and which ones impede it?

Investigation into the application of Systems Thinking to deal with situation or understand a topic started on 19.06.20.

This is the Kumu project which can be Forked to create a new project with all the settings and types I use when creating relationship models. The attached videos provide an introduction to Kumu as well as the conventions and rationale I use when creating relationship models.

Operation Cat Drop is the name given to the delivery, by the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force, of cats to a remote village in Sarawak, Borneo in 1960.[1] The cats were delivered in crates, dropped by parachute, as part of a broader program of supplying cats to combat a plague of rats. Many accounts of the event are of uncertain veracity, however. It is sometimes claimed that the cat population had previously been reduced as an unintended consequence of spraying DDT for malaria control. This story, often with various elaborations, is often told as an illustration of the problems that may arise from well-intended interventions in the environment, or of unintended consequences more generally.

This is a 2nd attempt at developing a template for the Planetary CARE group in support of the Palouse Project. The intent is to enable the representation of a network of Farms, Vendors, Benefits, Ecosystem Services, Payers & People.

Planetary CARE operates as an Innovation Broker in Farm to Fork regional/local food value chain. We redesign and rebuild the community-based food system. We provide project planning and oversight for complex interdisciplinary projects. Our services are based on either project or contracted on a retainer.

The establishment of a goal is generally based on some place, or some state, one wants to be at in the future, as compared to where one is currently in the present. The variance, or gap, between the current state and the desired future state, the goal, is then used to create motivation for the activity required to transform the current state into the goal. The difficulty here lies in the systemic nature of the structure which is created from the underlying mental model. What happens at the end of a 100 yard dash? The finish line has been reached and the runners stop! This is a general tendency which accompanies goals, and when the activity is dependent on the distance from the goal, the situation is actually even worse than with a 100 yard dash.

As wealth disparity continues to grow others migrate in the opposite direction. This results in a growing rate of homelessness in America, and in other countries. Hundreds of thousands of men, women, and children are put onto the streets every year. And, it seems the typical approaches endeavoring to deal with this situation are not helping. Typical approaches may actually be making things worse.

Why is it that the behavior of politicians often seems so strange and confusing. While reading Ezra Klein's "Why Politics Makes Us Stupid" article I thought I had discovered a new systems archetype, though it turned out to be just a simple vicious reinforcing structure.

This model investigates the influences which currently work in opposition to sustainable capitalism. The model then presents a view that might actually promote sustainable capitalism.

Teacher cheating on standardized tests is a recurring theme in recent national headlines, ranging from teachers looking at tests in advance to developing study guides, to teachers and administrators erasing and correcting student answers after they have submitted tests. The media and the school communities have responded to these stories with shock and out-rage, often vilifying individual teachers and administrators. In this piece, we examine the factors that contribute to teacher cheating and provide insights from a System Thinker’s perspective.

This project serves as a demonstration for a structure to keep track of Organizations, Projects, and Persons, where Projects may be related to one or more organizations and Persons, may be related to one or more organizations and one or more projects. Links are implicitly defined and then explicitly displayed via a clustering view.

While it's rather straightforward to invest money in places that generate interest over time why isn't it that more of us don't do that and become rich? What follows is one thought on that situation.

What drives adequate housing? A System Map depicting the factors and causal relations related to adequate urban housing in an East-African country. The map was developed together with a regional NGO and diverse stakeholders within the housing sector to guide the development of strategic interventions.

This model develops a perspective on the basis of the current inflation being experienced at the end of 2021.

This is the Kumu project which can be Forked to create a new project with all the settings and types I use when creating relationship models. The attached videos provide an introduction to Kumu as well as the conventions and rationale I use when creating relationship models.

This model attempts to surface a realization that it's very easy to get lost in the detail of a model and miss the leverage that should be every so obvious.

This project arose out of a conversation with Brian von Herzen and his work on Kelp Farming.

This is a revision for a rather ancient article originally titled Victims of the System or Systems of the Victim. The premise being that we often find ourselves in situations where we perceive that we are the victims of the system. As the perspective unfolds the intent is to show that, more often than not, we perceive ourselves to be the victim of the system, when in fact the system is one of our own creation that we simply don't understand.

Here I offer what I consider to be a systemic perspective differentiating leadership and management based on the structures they foster rather than the particular activities they promote.

The following is an elaboration of an idea that has been kicking around for quite some time and I just wanted to get it roughed out so I didn't lose it. The idea has to do with a perception that management is essentially a push operation while leadership is a pull operation. As I try to think about where the concept originated it seems to be something that emerged from De Pree (1989). Although there were many things about this work that was memorable there were two particular ones that have stuck very profoundly.

Second try at creating a culture map and showing those connections that will accelerate culture development

This version of the Crop Damage relationships represents an abstract created by converting each of the loops in the initial model into an element of the abstract model. With a model this simple the abstract isn't much of a simplification though in a much more elaborate model with multiple elements per loop the abstract should represent quite a simplification of the original model.

This is the Kumu project which can be Forked to create a new project with all the settings and types I use when creating relationship models. The attached videos provide an introduction to Kumu as well as the conventions and rationale I use when creating relationship models.

Crop Damage presents a synthesis of understanding distilled down to a single question... And? And what does this influence? And what influences this? This is based on an old Sufi saying, "Because you understand one, you think you understand two because one and one is two. But first, you have to understand AND."

We are suffering from corruption, oppression and bad education. It seems the inherent nature of the structure is to corrupt. And if that is the case then isn't some explicit action required to avoid the inevitable? Though if the corrupting influence is in charge what's the likelihood that any action to avoid the inevitable will happen? Is there a way out other than complete economic meltdown and revolution?

After a number of people had finished a newly created Certified Systems Thinker program and provided rave reviews several of them ask a question well worth pondering, and here's how the insight unfolded.

Visualization of Objectives findings from the first 5 year review of the WI CWD plan.

Using storytelling to communicate the insights and understanding associated with relationship models.

Second try at creating a culture map and showing those connections that will accelerate culture development

Second try at creating a culture map and showing those connections that will accelerate culture development

This is a migration of the Google Docs version of the process initially created in the Group Modeling sessions the beginning of June 2019.

AUSTRALIA'S TAX-ADVANTAGED, compulsory, private superannuation system – the jewel in the crown of the legacy of the Hawke/Keating era – is an innocent fraud. The system was introduced with the best of intentions, but it doesn’t do what it was supposed to do.

A common mental model relative to software reliability is ... "Yes, we could design highly reliable software. The problem is we can't afford it. It will take too long and cost too much. Our most important priority is to get the product to market. If we don't get our product to market quickly, we won't make sales and profit; and, after all, profit is what counts the most."

This is one of the diagram types presented in Thinking with Flying Logic and the following image is from page 33.

This project is the focal point for the synthesizing multiple conversations as to what improves the likelihood that a learning community endeavor will provide meaningfulness to the participants of the community.

From reading Why Politics Makes Us Stupid by Ezra Klein I though I had discovered a new archetype though it's really just a simple reinforcing structure, or so it seems.

A mind map is an approach to elaborating thoughts around a central concept and then further refining them into more and more detail as appropriate to investigate what's relevant to the concept.

"People naturally network as they work so why not model work itself as a network?" This quote from Verna Allee's ValueNet Works website sort of says it all though the website goes on to further define, "A value network is any set of roles and interactions that generates a specific kind of business, economic, or social good. Value network modeling provides a human-centric, role-based, network view of any business activity."

Any map which presents some relationship between two or more elements is essentially a relationship map. The bare minimum is to depict the elements and define what the relationship is between them. In this particular case, in case you don't recognize it, it's Aesop's Fable, "The Boy Who Cried Wolf."

Kumu is an evolving web-based environment to promote understanding relationships and their implications. This learning module provides an exposure to the myriad of Kumu features. The thought is that if you're aware of the features there is a greater likelihood you will use them to derive the greater benefit from your models.

Model demonstrating using Kumu to keep track of a network of people and how the connections were develop.

Relationships between Partner's Health and Productivity. V3 was created to merge FS Emotional State and FS Vital Energy based on feedback from a psychotherapist.

An experiment to better understand the possibility of crowdsourcing a model associated with homelessness.

This perspective demonstrates that we are embedded in a larger system, and unless we realize it, and act accordingly, we are likely to be the victim of it. This perspectives was adopted from John Sterman's Introduction to System Dynamics course at MIT.

Since the beginning of time we've practiced a linear economy where we take, make, use, and dispose. And, we've done this with a mindset that this can essentially continue unhindered. Though on a finite planet there is a limit to the extent that this can continue as the impossible hamster will demonstrate. The Circular Economy is a more sensible way to operate which will enable us to survive indefinitely into the future.

Effective Storytelling embodies a clear insight compressed in time presented in a manner which provokes thought as a basis for insights to deal with perplexing situations.

Given an organizational tension between two individuals, groups, or organizations, i.e, two or more entities are constantly at odds with each other over lots of things, all related to their day to day operation, there is typically more than one approach to dealing with the situation and what's the likelihood that we deal with it effectively?

Nature Understands: Why don't we listen? is a presentation created for Skillsfest 4.0.

An introduction to the current state of Systems Thinking World along with a short history of the relentless pursuit of understanding relationships and their implications that got us here.

This project is the basis for a presentation delivered at Skillsfest on 17.08.02 about my personal evolution from being a systems thinker to being a storyteller of relationships and their implications.

While all of the content will sooner or later become public this project provides a single point of access for all the projects developed or revised subsequent to the launch of the Patron option. Content will be surfaced here as it is being developed.

How the development of a relationship model promotes understanding and insights as a basis for more effective action dealing with a situation.

The Systems Map for the Article: “Garden instead of Concrete: How Paris meets Climate Change”. The map shows an overview of the key variable, the important factors and their causal relations. Positive link polarity (blue) means the impacted variable moves in the same direction as the driving variable (e.g. the higher the attractiveness of cars the more cars in use). Negative link polarity (red dashed) indicates that the impacted variable moves in the opposite direction (e.g. the higher the congestion the lower the attractiveness of cars). The described policies by the city of Paris are colored in yellow. This model was initially developed by Gian Wieck.

This is the same diagram as the Relationship Map with images added to the elements in the hopes of connecting better with the intended audience.

This hybrid diagram is essentially the Causal Loop Diagram merged with the Rich Picture which may end up being better than either or simply overkill depending on how it strikes you.

While this is the same set of relationships there is advantage for those familiar with causal loop diagrams. That advantage being that they have an expectation as to how the diagram is put together and are comfortable reading the diagram as long as it follows the standard conventions.

Network Magic is a small high-tech startup which has brought a very functional family of network routers to market at a price point very attractive to the market. As such they are growing rapidly and experiencing all kinds of growing pains. The model unfolds a set of relationships detailing what seems to be the current most sticky wicket

This project was thrown together as an example of what might be done in Kumu as a repository for OGM Modeling Software candidates for various undertakings. If you're going to contribute directly to this project please watch the video.

The goal of the Madison Initiative is to help create the conditions in which Congress and its members can deliberate, negotiate, and compromise in ways that work for most Americans. This requires that Congress represent and balance the diverse and often conflicting array of interests, ideas, and agendas of the American people; that the public believes in the legitimacy of the process through which Congress is working; and that the process can support the refinement and improvement of past decisions as new circumstances arise.

This is a migration of the Google Docs version of the process initially created in the Group Modeling sessions the beginning of June 2019.

It is essential that you have a sense of the purpose of the map and develop it with that end in mind. A good model serves its purpose. Everything else is just a waste of time. The following video presents an overview of the model.

A not so informative version of The Boy Who Cried Wolf created specifically for the Kumu Storytelling program.

This perspective presents the Balancing Structure, one of the two types of structures which make up all relationship models, the other being the Reinforcing Structure. I've presented the definition of causal relationships on numerous occasions though this time I'm gonna try to develop the relationship model and then summarize the relationship after. I'm thinking the relationship might be better understood after a context for it is provided.

The city of Bergen has a goal of becoming fossil-free in 2030. How do we get there? Some weeks ago, local experts from different domains came together and developed a causal loop diagram (CLD). This will form the skeleton for the modelling hackathon.

An overview of the structure of the Kumu environment with additional maps as appropriate to explain concepts covered along the way.

An introduction to Kumu which I hope is sufficient for others to begin developing relationship models without having to wade through all the initial Kumu understanding.

Using storytelling to communicate the insights and understanding associated with relationship models. Created for a presentation at one of Deeanna Burleson's Systems Thinking sessions.

And escalation structure is one where the results to one party is perceived as a threat to another. As such the 2nd party takes action to improve its results relative to the first party. This is then perceived as a threat to the first party. And the struggle evolves.

Systems Thinking World was established by and for those who believe a systemic perspective provides the best foundation for creating effective approaches for dealing with challenges and shaping a better tomorrow. Our purpose is to create content, foster interactions and to apply systems thinking to further an understanding of a systemic perspective to enable thinking and acting systemically.

A dialogue map, also sometimes referred to as an IBIS diagram, is a way to structure a discussion so that all perspectives are captured and considered along with the perceived pros and cons of each idea.

Consider the situation being that you're responsible for a project where the Expected Completion Date for the project is later than the prescribed Deadline. This perspective considers options available to get the project back on track?

A production environment of an organization, which has experienced a rather steady performance for a period of time, is suddenly presented with an increased performance requirement. This perspective will investigate the implications of that increased performance requirement from the organization's options of choosing to work harder, or work smarter, to satisfy the new performance requirement.

This model maps the capabilities in the ecosystem. What is the difference between the organizational process model and the ecosystem model?

Relationships between Partner's Health and Productivity.

This project was developed for at the basis for a California Green Academy web presentation on 2017.11.02

A person has a potential and if one is living toward that potential they are flourishing. Generative seems to be an emergent property of flourishing people working together.

We act based on our beliefs and when those actions don't produce the expected results our typical response it to do the same things that didn't work even harder. This model presents the essence of Allan Savory's TED Talk on greening the world's deserts and reversing climate change.

Poverty in a rural area in the Less-Developed-Country (LDC) which is causing political and social unrest is often the center of a quick fix intended to relieve the situation. Though how often do quick fixes often last?

Consider the situation with a sales environment where it is perceived that interaction with the customer and closing the sale is very contingent on pre-sales support personnel that are very familiar with the product being sold. Given this situation there is more than one approach to dealing with the situation, one short-term quick fix, and one longer term resolution. And which do you think is more often selected?

An investigation into influences driving the changes in oil prices the beginning of 2016. Note there is a Typical Behavior and Current Behavior map.

This perspective investigates what are perceived to the be the the most significant influences on the price of oil and their implications.

An investigation into the ways humans create a context that creates poverty. This is also intended to be an example of how the content of articles actually has a systemic structure which may be expressed as one or more unfolding relationship models.

A government facing a tax revenue shortfall might conclude that an immediate remedy might be to increase taxes on something. Here's one example of unintended consequences from an effort to do just that.

One of the most important considerations for any business is the development of a strategy for continued existence and future growth. Sustainable business requires identification and development of a competitive advantage that is recognizable by potential customers and transforms them into actual customers. Google's strategy is amazingly straightforward and powerful in it's simplicity.

See webpage for datasets. In his book, Piketty combines income, inheritance, and national wealth data toreach a striking conclusion. Capitalism concentrates riches at the top of society, Piketty argues, because the rate of return to capital (labeled r) is higher than the overall rate of economic growth (labeled g) over the long run. This simple formula (r > g) means that families who own capital tend to acquire more and more wealth.This pattern broke down, Piketty concedes, in the mid-20th century. Two world wars and the Great Depression destroyed a huge swath of Western wealth. Following World War II, as nations began to rebuild, they distributed the new wealth more equitably, Piketty finds. Aid programs and progressive tax schemes also decreased inequality, while a concurrent rise in industrial productivity and a population boom boosted economies and benefited the middle class. This golden era lasted roughly from 1950 to 1980, triggering a pause in the concentration of wealth.

The typical response to road congestion is to build more roads, or expand the current roads. In time the road congestion just seems to get worse than it was. We often ask whether the department of transportation has any clue as to what it's doing because they just seem to make the situation worse.

Revolutions typically don't happen all at once. Like companies going out of business they typically happen slowly over an extended period of time, and then all at once. This perspective is based on a Benjamin Franklin Correspondence from May 15, 1771.

Conflict is something we've seldom learned how to deal with well, and as such, when it arises we tend to employ the most expedient means possible to get it to go away. Seldom though do our expedient approaches actually lead to the desired result in the longer term. This perspective provides an insight as to how not to deal with protests.

Food activists desire more farmers markets as a way to eventually revolutionize the food system though effecting the desire can often have unintended consequences.

With the release of new products the sales and marketing organization endeavors to move the products into the market. Product quality, advertising and potential market size are factors which figure into the success of this effort. Typically efforts create growing success and then when the same efforts fail to produce continued growth people become confused. Usually this happens because of something that isn't understood about the market.

As our continuing increases in water consumption outstrip the carrying capacity of the sources is there any real question as to the inevitability of this insanity? Specific examples of this are the state of the Ogallala Aquifer in the Midwest and current conditions in China.

Investigation of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) as to whether it is really Myopic Monetary Theory since it doesn't address the cause of the problem it seeks to fix.

If you’re in the American middle class—or what’s left of it—here’s how you probably feel. You feel like you’re struggling harder than your parents did, working longer hours than ever before, and yet falling further and further behind. The reason you feel this way is because most of you are—falling further behind, that is. Adjusted for inflation, average salaries have actually dropped since the early 1970s, while hours for full-time workers have steadily climbed.

This is the first in a series of articles endeavoring to explore some apparent misinterpretations about the economy and some questions that if we asked them might put us on a path to improving the situation.

This is an old project using the old data model where data is shared across maps. If I need another project in the future that does that then fork this one to create the project.

The Munro Review of Child Protection: Part One: A Systems Analysis

Effective Solutions might be referred to as an interactive learning environment or an evolving collaborative problem-solving environment. It presents a basis for why we typically create solutions which are only temporary, solutions which make the situation worse or create new problems that have to be dealt with. Effective Solutions then provides an approach for developing solutions which engage the relevant stakeholders in creating enduring solutions which don't create new solutions in the process.

This project is to demonstrate how to embed almost anything in a web page or wiki using the YouTube embed script.

This project was developed as the basis for a Disruptive Innovation Festival web presentation on 2017.11.08.

This is a basic Kumu model which can be Forked to create a new project with all the appropriate settings for creating relationship models consistent with the presentation used in And? It's All Connected.

This is from a webinar which engages participants in an exploration of ways that systems thinking can help leaders take a more collaborative approach to developing strategic plans and school improvement plans. Carrie and Brett share examples of how they used systems thinking strategies and tools to create and grow an organization that is a dynamic and engaged community of learners.

The intent of this model is to demonstrate how it is that intuiting dynamic behavior is typically beyond the capacity of our intuition.

Partial recreation of the ["What is Resilience" Systemigram][1] from [boardmansauser.com][2]