In this video explore what systems thinking is and what systems thinkers tend to focus on.  We explore the differences between "normal", analytical thinking and systems thinking to help you understand when it's valuable to take a more systemic approach.

In this video we take a deep look at normal thinking vs systems thinking as we present the first of 5 basic principles of systems thinking.  We begin with principle #1 Being systems identified versus being self identified and illustrate this principle with a common issue that many businesses face where our 'normal' thinking is insufficient to completely address this issue.

In this video look at principle #2 Collective Benefit vs Comparative Benefit as we explore what happens when two projects with the same intended outcome go about it differently.  We find that 10 out of 10 economists would have predicted wrong.

In this video we talk about principle #3 Emergent vs Cause and Effect thinking.  Here we come to understand that the whole is often greater than the sum of it's parts and each situation has multiple causes and multiple effects that all inter-effect each other.  There are limits of usefulness in using direct, local, linear cause and effect thinking to try to solve more complex issues.

In this video we introduce principle #4 Being Beneficial at Infinite Scale vs Being Partially Beneficial at Local Scale using an example from Mayor Giuliani who applied systemic thinking to reduce crime and improve New York's reputation as a rough city -- a complex problem that very few in his position have been able to crack.

In this video we talk about the final principle #5 Zero Waste vs Externalization of Waste and Harm.  Here we take a look at examples of this in our natural ecosystems to help explain how to create zero waste systems and to understand that everything is inside of a larger system and if the by product of one interaction externalizes harm to a larger system then that system eventually crashes and becomes self-terminating.

In this video we walk you through several key points to consider about why systems thinking is essential for our ability to change and create a world that works for everyone AND how systems thinking applies more directly to you in your projects and businesses.

In this video we begin our integration exercise where you are asked to create a Systemic Map of your Project noting all the positive and negative influences and strategies that are available to create the desired state of your project.   You'll begin the process of reconsidering your project through the lens of systems thinking.

In this video we finish our integration exercise by adding the various assets each strategy requires for it's success highlighting areas on your map where the 5 principles are brightest and looking for which strategies and assets make the most sense to begin developing based on your desired outcome.

In this video we introduce you to Daniel Schmachtenberger a global strategist and expert systems thinker.  Here we talk about what systems thinking is and three concepts of systems thinking.

In this video we continue our interview with a deep dive into 'externalization' and 'internalization' including the elephant poaching story, and how to apply systems theory to intimate relationships.  He shows us how to apply  empathy and perspective and other essentials skills of the systems thinker to business.

In this video we finish our interview with Daniel Schmachtenberger on applying systems thinking to your business, with a discussion of mixed imperatives, mission vs method, the psychology of leaders, and daniel's personal story of how he became a systems thinker as well as what you can do to enhance your own systems thinking.

In this video we finish with several deep considerations we'd like you to take away from this module and show you the tools you might use to assist you in the integration exercise.