Problem Solving

  1. Systems Thinking Fundamentals
    1. Understanding Systems
      1. Definition and Characteristics of Systems
        1. System Elements
          1. Components and Parts
            1. Attributes and Properties
            2. System Relationships
              1. Interconnections and Dependencies
                1. Network Effects
                2. System Purpose and Function
                  1. Intended Purpose
                    1. Emergent Purpose
                      1. Purpose Hierarchy
                    2. Core Systems Principles
                      1. Holism and Emergence
                        1. Emergent Properties
                          1. Whole Greater Than Sum of Parts
                          2. Interconnectedness
                            1. Web of Relationships
                              1. Ripple Effects and Cascading Changes
                              2. Hierarchy and Levels
                                1. System Levels and Boundaries
                                  1. Nested Systems
                                  2. Feedback and Loops
                                    1. Reinforcing Feedback Loops
                                      1. Balancing Feedback Loops
                                        1. Feedback Delays
                                        2. Causality in Systems
                                          1. Linear vs Circular Causality
                                            1. Multiple Causation
                                              1. Correlation vs Causation
                                            2. Systems vs Linear Thinking
                                              1. Characteristics of Linear Thinking
                                                1. Limitations of Reductionist Approaches
                                                  1. Benefits of Systems Perspective
                                                    1. When to Apply Each Approach

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                                                  3. Problem Framing and Definition