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The Manager's Pocket Guide to Systems Thinking & Learning by Stephen G. Haines

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

— OVERVIEW —

Chapter IUnderstanding Systems Thinking & LearningPresents the big picture and four concepts of systems thinking.

— APPLICATIONS —

Chapter IIStandard Systems DynamicsPresents the 12 principles, questions, and tools that good systems thinkers know and regularly use.

Chapter IIIPhase A: The Outcome-Thinking ToolsOffers practical tools for becoming customer-focused and results-oriented.

Chapter IVPhase B: Feedback and Learning ToolsStresses the key tools in creating the learning organization.

Chapter VThe A-B-C-D Systems ModelProvides tools to increase the effectiveness of many key management processes.

Chapter VILevels of Living SystemsIncludes tools to guide learning and change at six important levels ...

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