A “one size fits all” approach to large-scale, global problems relies on what’s sometimes called linear or reductionist thinking. But many experts question whether it’s the right approach when it ...

This module serves as a foundation and introduction to systems thinking in chemistry classes, introducing key terminology and concepts in systems thinking with specific ties to green and sustainable ...

Modern businesses and organizations are constantly confronted with the need for transformation. Whether it's adapting to emerging technologies, responding to market shifts or navigating unprecedented ...

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the brilliant new book by Scott Page, The Model Thinker. Page describes many models we can apply to data in efforts to understand our world and address complex ...

Systems Thinking is a way of looking at the way things are made in the world and understanding how processes influence one another in a larger system. Linear thinking is a narrow way of looking at the ...

Systems thinking methods are increasingly valued in modern society, and there are many excellent books describing these methods (e.g., Jackson, 2000), but it is unclear from reading these books how to ...