systems thinking
A game-changer in the next stage of evolution
Through the power of the systems science revolution we now understand much more about the Earth and climate system.
Systems approaches also help us understand more about health systems and the human system including our cognition, emotions and habitual patterns.
The Power of Systems Thinking
Radical and Connective
Systems analysis of society and economy is often radical, but always connective. Systems understanding often exposes problems with the way things are currently organised, challenging power.
New Alliances
Systems approaches can meaningfully link different kinds of knowledge and focus. This can help create the new alliances we need across groups who come to the sustainability agenda via different pathways of interest and concern.
Looking below the surface
Without systems thinking, people and organisations can get lost in ‘problem solving’ without considering the deeper drivers and conditions that cause the problems.
Multiple Solutions
One great feature of systems approaches is that they suggest multiple solutions across different areas of the problem field which together can add up to more than the sum of the parts.
Systems Framing
Framing key problems from a systems point of view is a necessary first step. Once we have an analysis, we can then look for solutions.