{"id":44,"date":"2012-07-03T08:37:02","date_gmt":"2012-07-03T12:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.systemorganizer.ca\/blog\/?p=44"},"modified":"2012-07-03T08:41:06","modified_gmt":"2012-07-03T12:41:06","slug":"introduction-to-systems-thinking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.systemorganizer.ca\/blog\/introduction-to-systems-thinking\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to Systems Thinking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Asian Efficiency has a good introduction to systems thinking with some nice diagrams in their blog post “Systems Thinking<\/a>“<\/p>\n

There is a reference to a simple example of the human element using the tooth brushing habit. Open and closed systems are mentioned and a brief explanation is given how mental models and diagrams can increase your awareness of different factors that can influence your results.<\/p>\n

Generic system tools are introduced as a way of organizing and managing activities. 5 foundational tools are identified:\n<\/p>\n

  • 1. Calendar<\/li>\n
  • 2. Timer<\/li>\n
  • 3. Notes<\/li>\n
  • 4. Address Book<\/li>\n
  • 5. Task Manager<\/li>\n

    It is a good start to consider what system tools you have in place in each of these categories and how well they work together to help you achieve results.<\/p>\n

    In my case I use the following core programs supplemented by specialist programs to fill some specialized functions:<\/p>\n

  • 1. Busycal<\/li>\n
  • 2. TBD (I am currently evaluating several timers to determine a winner).<\/li>\n
  • 3 Simplenote (IOS) and nvALT (Mac) are currently my mainstays.<\/li>\n
  • 4. AddressBook hasn’t been replaced completely yet but I am looking because this an area that needs improvement.<\/li>\n
  • 5. OmniFocus is a strong foundation that I am customizing and enhancing to work better with the other foundation tools.<\/li>\n

    Asian Efficiency always ends their posts with some action items which are good reminders that taking action with newfound knowledge is needed to achieve the benefits.<\/p>\n

    Action Items:<\/h3>\n
  • List your core systems.<\/li>\n
  • How could your systems be improved?<\/li>\n
  • What training do you need to best leverage your systems?<\/li>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Asian Efficiency has a good introduction to systems thinking with some nice diagrams in their blog post “Systems Thinking“ There is a reference to a simple example of the human element using the tooth brushing habit. Open and closed systems are mentioned and a brief explanation is given how mental models and diagrams can increase …<\/p>\n

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