300The Complete Guide to Systems Thinking and Learning
Tool #54Annual Strategic Review Cycle
Application of Systems Dynamics #8: Entropy;
and Natural Cycles of Change
All organizations and individuals need to take formal time on an annual basis to reassess and
readjust their strategic (or life) plans and keep them on track, alive, and up-to-date. Systems run
down over time; review is critical to reversing this entropy.
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For example:
Our natural cycles of change are one year (that is how long it takes the
earth to circle the sun). Organizations and individuals need to review and update once
a year.
Annual Strategic Review (and Update)
A Practical Systems ...
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