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Systems Science
Problem Solving
1. Foundations of Problem Solving
2. Systems Thinking Fundamentals
3. Problem Framing and Definition
4. System Structure Mapping
5. System Behavior Analysis
6. Leverage Points and Intervention Design
7. Solution Implementation and Testing
8. Creative Problem-Solving Techniques
9. Problem-Solving Process and Methods
10. Developing Systems Thinking Capabilities
3.
Problem Framing and Definition
3.1.
Problem Identification
3.1.1.
Recognizing Problem Symptoms
3.1.2.
Distinguishing Problems from Solutions
3.1.3.
Problem vs Opportunity Framing
3.2.
Root Cause Analysis
3.2.1.
Surface Symptoms vs Underlying Causes
3.2.2.
Five Whys Technique
3.2.3.
Fishbone Diagrams
3.2.4.
Fault Tree Analysis
3.3.
Dynamic Problem Definition
3.3.1.
Problem Behavior Over Time
3.3.2.
Trend Analysis and Pattern Recognition
3.3.3.
Reference Modes
3.3.4.
Problem Evolution and Life Cycles
3.4.
System Boundary Setting
3.4.1.
Determining System Scope
3.4.2.
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
3.4.3.
Boundary Critique
3.4.4.
Impact of Boundary Choices
3.5.
Stakeholder Analysis
3.5.1.
Stakeholder Identification and Mapping
3.5.2.
Stakeholder Interests and Concerns
3.5.3.
Power and Influence Assessment
3.5.4.
Conflicting Perspectives and Mental Models
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