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Conclusion
Systems thinking is a major paradigm shift from the more traditional ways of
thinking that we are so familiar with, and may have grown too comfortable and
complacent in exclusively relying upon, throughout our lives. There are so many
important lessons we have learned that it will serve us well to review a few of
the highlights as we begin our journey into implanting systems thinking into our
lives.
In a system, everything is interconnected. It is all about how the
relationships and connections between the parts impact the system
as a whole. Changing one part of a system will impact the entire
system.
Every action and decision will have unintended consequences, so
taking the time to analyze a system carefully, instead of rushing to
find a “quick and easy fix,” is key.
If you want to change a system, it is more efficient and impactful to
change the interconnections and purpose or function than it is to
change the elements. Changing the rules and relationships can often
create a “whole new system.”
Looking at problems deeply and from a multitude of perspectives
with an open mind will increase the likelihood of finding a lasting
positive solution.
Taking the time to look at an event, and then examining the
behavior patterns of a system in the quest for deeper understanding

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by asking new questions, is important if we are interested in finding
the best possible solutions to the complex problems we face today.
To systems thinkers, there is no final, definitive answer. An answer
is often the beginning to a new question.
Systems thinking is a whole new way for us to look at ourselves, our businesses,
our relationships, and the world around us. It involves being aware that the
choices we make may have unintended consequences, so they deserve careful
and deliberate thought.
Knowledge is power. When we know better, we do better. Systems thinking
expands our cognition and opens us up to many possible solutions as we look at
problems in new ways. We can make more informed choices knowing that there
is no such thing as a perfect solution, and every choice we make will impact
other parts of the system because it is all interconnected.
Systems thinking is not what human nature is automatically inclined to do. It
will not come easily to us or happen immediately, but with time and practice, we
can become systems thinkers. I don’t promise that it will be easy, but it will be
worth it.
I wish you much success as you take your systems thinking approach and set out
to conquer the world one complex problem at a time.
Steven

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