Systems Thinking

A three step plan to thinking in systems

  • The Workplace Ecosystem

    Start your plan by mapping out what systems and which individuals are impacted by the work you do.

  • The Systems Iceberg

    Examine the Iceberg and how your workplace fits into it with this simple graphic and worksheet.

  • Mapping your Solutions

    Using the Iceberg System and the workplace ecosystem data you've collected, map out your solution to your iceberg problem.

Why Systems Thinking?

Are you familiar with the Butterfly Affect? Our actions can have unintended consequences. Thinking in systems can help us predict roadblocks and adapt quickly.

  • How does you role affect the work of your colleagues?

  • How can we predict shifts, patterns and challenges?

  • Our work is bigger than us, how can we embrace that and thrive?