Thinking in Systems is frequently cited as a key influence by programmers and computer scientists, as well as people working in other disciplines. The Post Growth Institute has ranked Donella Meadows 3rd in their list of the top 100 sustainability thinkers. In addition, Meadows drew on a wide range of other sources for examples and illustrations, including ecology, management, farming and demographics as well as taking several examples from one week's reading of the International Herald Tribune in 1992. The work is heavily influenced by the work of Jay Forrester and the MIT Systems Dynamics Group, whose World3 model formed the basis of analysis in Limits to Growth. After Donella Meadows' death in 2001, the book was restructured by Meadows' colleagues at the Sustainability Institute, edited by Diana Wright and finally published in 2008. The book was originally circulated as a draft in 1993 and versions of this draft circulated informally within the systems dynamics community for years. Thank you.Thinking in Systems provides an introduction to systems thinking by Donella Meadows, the main author of the 1972 report The Limits to Growth, and describes some of the ideas behind the analysis used in that report. all that I could say was "It's about time". "I had the pleasure of attending your presentation in Oakland. Our community was able to take a big step forward in the last two days with many sectors learning the same language and concepts for thinking systemically." Getting emails about how valuable the session was for foundations as well as how innovative the systems approach is for them to consider. Today's session was very relevant to foundations and you were nimble enough to modify the presentation to keep energy levels up and the learning occurring. You both maxed out for us and we appreciate your commitment as well as enthusiasm for the process and its significant potential outcomes. "Wanted to let you know that I think you both were stellar in each of the 3 workshops /conversations.
Particularly in these tough economic times, we are constantly seeking to support organizations that are approaching social issues in a new and compelling way." Systems Change offers us the opportunity to address issues in a new light. Real change is what we need, rather than "band aid" solutions. "Systems Change thinking is invigorating! Like all foundations, we are looking for new models that are effective when dealing with social problems. It presented grantmaking through a holistic lens emphasizing that grantmakers need to look at systems and all of their moving parts in order to target their grants for optimum effectiveness." "The Leveraging Grantmaking workshop was provocative and eye opening. We are pleased to partner with leading systems thinker author and trainer David Peter Stroh of Bridgeway Partners in applying systems thinking to homelessness. Give US Your Poor works to bring Systems Thinking into efforts (private and public) to prevent and end homelessness. A systemic approach complements those and other efforts. We know that Housing First works and that a number of other specific homeless programs work too. For example, we know that prevention efforts work. The models help us see where short term solutions may in the end be harmful to the whole system or how some solutions may have time delays before results are evident.Ī systemic approach does not replace specific solutions to homelessness. The late Donella Meadows reminds us that Systems Thinking models do not exactly predict the future, but they do provide a lens to help us see how different factors (economics, public policy, education, substance abuse, faith based efforts, population size, etc.) all interact over time.
Motivates people to implement demonstrable solutions that might not be in their immediate self-interest. Shows how multiple solutions can work together to support each other. Enables diverse stakeholders to integrate their points of view and collaborate at a new level. A system is defined as a group of interconnected elements with a specific purpose or goal. Systems Thinking looks at problems-like homelessness-as part of a larger system or systems rather than a single isolated issue. "A systemic approach to ending homelessness"Įverything is interconnected. Photos from Give Us Your Poor/Bridgeway Partners Seminar:
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