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The Complete Guide to Systems Thinking and Learning
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The Complete Guide to Systems Thinking and Learning

by Stephen G. Haines
January 2000
Beginner content levelBeginner
400 pages
12h 18m
English
HRD Press
Content preview from The Complete Guide to Systems Thinking and Learning
Chapter VIII—Summary Applications 319
Tool #57 Tailor to Your Needs
Application of Systems Dynamics #7: Equifinality
Most planning processes reach plateaus. Anyone promoting a systems approach must help you
figure how to fit the approach into what already exists in your organization. Otherwise, people
are apt to reject this approach as theoretically correct but practically useless. Tailoring it to your
needs is essential.
For example:
What should you do this year if you already have a supportive mission developed by
the previous CEO?
Answer
: Tailor the Annual Strategic Review (Step #10) to the new CEO’s desires to
spend time working on your plan.
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