Chapter V—Application: The A-B-C-D Systems Thinking Approach and Model207
Tool #32Systemic Team Building
Application of Systems Dynamics #4: A-B-C-D Input-Output Model
Systems thinking is the method for
problem solving and team building.
Step 1:Define the ideal state in the future. Phase
A
A
Step 2:Develop feedback mechanisms and norms to learn/grow as individuals/as a team.
Phase
B
B
Step 3:Diagnose where you are now. Phase
C
C
Step 4:Action plan how to get from Today C to the Future A.
Current
State
Future
State
Actions
How to get there
and close the “gap”?
FeedbackEnvironment
B
E
A
C
D
How will we know we’ve
achieved our ideal?
Ideal state of where
we want to ...
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