As part of my study of Systems Thinking in Practice, I evaluated the effectiveness of five systems approaches—System Dynamics (SD), Viable System Model (VSM), Strategic Options Development and Analysis (SODA), Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) and Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH)—to design a systemic process for improving a situation of interest.

Getting familiar with the inevitability of unknowns in complex and messy situations within which we practice systemically.

Exploring how systems and strategies are related, and some of the different approaches and perspectives that bring them together.

I designed a learning system as part of my process of learning systems.

Choosing a systemic approach for social learning in order to design systems for (systemically desirable and culturally feasible) change.

Exploring the BECM heuristic and the Juggler isophor for understanding my past and present practice with Systems Thinking.

...The transition from ‘being’ systemic to ‘doing’ Systems encompasses all the ‘balls’ juggled by an aware systems practitioner—Being, Engaging, Contextualising, Managing.

Planning my systemic inquiries for developing my Systems Thinking in Practice (STiP) capabilities and the process of managing change in a situation of concern.

Looking for situations in which I could see myself taking purposeful action to manage change using STiP...

Thinking about how to manage change in systems with multiple stakeholders...

This was the first book I read on the topic of systems thinking, and it served as a great introduction to the basics of systems analysis from the viewpoint of a renowned and respected system dynamics practitioner.

My first week of study with the TB872 Managing Change with STiP module involved quite a lot of self-reflection as we considered our roles in systems practice.