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Systems thinking in practice heuristic and 5 systems approaches

Updated Friday, 20 June 2025
An animated overview of five system approaches – system dynamics, viable system model, strategic options development and analysis, soft systems methodology, and critical systems heuristics.

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STiP heuristic Part 1

A STiP heuristic (learning system) for making strategy, by Martin Reynolds and the TB871 module team. Narrated by Joan O’Donnell.

STiP heuristic Part 2

Enacting the STiP heuristic (learning system) for making strategy, by Martin Reynolds and the TB871 module team. Narrated by Joan O’Donnell.

System dynamics

System dynamics modelling of a situation of interest (individual quality of life), by Jitse van Ameijde and the TB871 module team. Narrated by Helen Wilding.

Viable system model

A system to provide distance higher education, by Jitse van Ameijde and the TB871 module team. Narrated by Pauline Roberts.

Strategic options development and analysis

Strategic options development and analysis of a situation of interest, enhancing equality and diversity in the workplace, by Jitse van Ameijde and the module team. Narrated by Barry Verdin.

Soft systems methodology

A system to limit cybersecurity vulnerabilities posed by staff practices, by Jitse van Ameijde and the TB871 module team. Narrated by Joan O’Donnell.

Critical systems heuristics

A (reference) system to explore the gig economy, by Jitse van Ameijde with Martin Reynolds and the TB871 module team. Narrated by Barry Verdin.

 

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