Activity 1.1 | Exploring the System and Systems Thinking

Defining Systems Thinking

Donella Meadows (2008) defined systems thinking as “an interconnected set of elements that is coherently organized in a way that achieves something” (p. 4). 

Watch this recent Tedx Talk by Willy Donaldson (2023), which provides a short introduction for leaders to systems thinking 

Donaldson, W. (2023, November). Systems Thinking: A Defining Skill for Leadership [Video]. TEDx Talks. https://youtu.be/oF5fp8SOFX0?si=qYhWO7kDPc8AC7vs

[Optional] Recommended Reading 

Meadows, D. H. (2008). Thinking in systems: A primer. Chelsea Green Publishing.