Systems thinking can help to tackle some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. This article offers the basic building blocks that make up a system and its boundaries. It also describes how to think in systems, and how this approach differs from the traditional analytical thinking most people in business and science tend to apply.
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Systems thinking leads to better innovations, organizations, societies, and the overall well-being of our planet. This article describes why systems thinking leads to better outcomes, especially in today’s turbulent business environment.
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Many different approaches to corporate innovation are based on traditional, analytical thinking. This article explores five well-known approaches: stage-gate processes, design thinking, open innovation, lean start-up, and systemic design. The approach you use should depend on the problem being tackled, the context of the organization, and even the skills of the innovation team.
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Just as traditional approaches to thinking concentrate on specific problems or opportunities, the same holds true for traditional approaches to innovation. These approaches were developed at a time when the world was more stable and predictable. This article describes why systems thinking is needed in today’s turbulent world and how it can generate more creative ideas, lead to profitable outcomes, and contribute to a more resilient society and planet.
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Innovators need a clear purpose. This article describes what a North Star is, how to find it, and why it should guide innovations.
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Understanding the system you’re operating in helps you respond to changing conditions, seize opportunities, and improve your organization’s performance. This article describes different ways to map your environment to identify innovation opportunities.
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