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INTRODUCTION
On the one hand several authors say (especially Prof Jay W Forrester), it is
convenient to provide systems thinking capabilities from an early age, and
continue until the end and beyond the academic and professional learning
process.
On the other hand, typical visual and conceptual tools from systems
thinking constitute strong barriers of entry to learning systems thinking,
which can even frustrate the novice wanting to initiate her learning process
of the systems approach, at every stage of the learner’s evolution.
The author of the present essay proposes, and makes the first step, the
introduction of a portfolio of key phrases and words that should be
encouraged to be used in everyday communication situations, that will
enable and sensitize systems thinking concurrently.
Phrases and words should be adapted to each learning stage and level of
expertise.
PROPOSED TAXONOMY
The following concepts and ideas are proposed by the author, as a point of
departure
Causality
• Direction
• Intensity
• Polarity
Feedback
Delays
• Information delays
• Material Delays
Nonlinearities
Dynamics
• Sense of variation
• Intensity
• Trajectory Shape
Structure
• Feedback Loop
• Stock
• Flow
Causality
Feedback
Delays
Nonlinearities
Structure
• Aesop Fable: During the last part of the race, the rabbit couldn’t reach
nor surpass the turtle.
• XYZ stock price has been increasing in a sustained way for the last 5
years. However, after the financial crack, it collapsed catastrophically,
generating a stampede of investors wanting to get rid of the stocks.
2. Describe your financial risk aversion. What does it depend on? Why
could your risk tolerance threshold go up or down?
CONCLUSIONS
Some generic examples have been provided, with more concrete examples.
Additionally, the author has provided some examples.
This is the very first step and a humble point of departure that might inspire
other people interested in change the way they do storytelling.