Systemic Thinking (PDF)

"Systemic thinking" is the process of understanding how systems
influence one another within a world of systems and has been
defined as an approach to problem solving by viewing "problems" as
parts of an overall system, rather than reacting to a specific
part, outcome, or event.

This book provides a complete overview of systemic thinking,
exploring a framework and graphical technique for understanding and
identifying new ways to more efficiently solve problems and create
solutions. Demystifying the conjunction of systems concepts and
systemic diagramming techniques, this comprehensive pocket guide
introduces and explains the basis of systemigrams, how to create a
systemigram and a SystemiShow, illuminates multiple complex
problems, and provides an overview of what purpose they serve for
today's industry professionals.

Systemic Thinking: Building Maps for Worlds of
Systems:

* Includes illustrative systemigrams and case studies

* Includes the SystemiTool software, developed by the
authors

* Provides an overview of systemic thinking, particularly with
regard to systemigrams

* Incorporates graphical representations of systemigrams

* Instructs how and when to implement a systemigram when a
problem arises

An invaluable book for industry
professionals--specifically, technical leaders in industry and
business trying to confront complex problems--Systemic
Thinking is also ideal for postgraduate students in engineering
and business management.