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Systems thinking stems from the tenets of system theory where each process integrates with all the others. Systems Thinking requires a clarity of thinking that this author appears not to possess. Systems theory is the interdisciplinary study of systems. 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These principles include the following. We can then develop insights around interventions or strategies that can shape the system in the most effective way. Learn to use systems archetypes to solve your problems at work, in your business, in your relationship, and social connections. A system is âa set of inter-related components that work together in a particular environment to perform whatever functions are required to achieve the systemâs objectiveâ (Donella Meadows). Changing elements has the least effect n the system If interconnections change, the system may be greatly altered.Function/purpose is the least obvious partof the system. Having spoken of transcendence, I need to acknowledge factionalism as well. Sentences are poorly constructed, syntactical errors are frequent, and words are employed either incorrectly or in inappropriate contexts. This is to say, this book will challenge linear thinking (a causes b) and help the reader or listener to consider the ⦠Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2019. 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