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Learning Systems Thinking

Learning Systems Thinking

Diana Montalion

Essential non-linear skills and practices for software professionals.

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Systems Thinking
The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization

The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization

Peter M. Senge

Outlines five disciplines for creating a learning organization that can adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment.

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Systems Leadership
Thinking in Systems: A Primer

Thinking in Systems: A Primer

Donella H. Meadows

Insights into the interconnectedness of complex systems and provides a framework for understanding and influencing them effectively.

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Systems Thinking
Design Unbound: Designing for Emergence in a White Water World

Design Unbound: Designing for Emergence in a White Water World

Ann M Pendleton-Jullian

Exploring how design thinking can navigate complex, rapidly changing systems to create innovative solutions for the future.

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Systems Leadership

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Decision by Design

Decision by Design

Shane Parrish

Build your mental operating systems for life

Metacognition
The Art of Problem Solving: Accompanied by Ackoff's Fables

The Art of Problem Solving: Accompanied by Ackoff's Fables

Russell L. Ackoff

Explores the art of problem-solving, offering practical strategies and insightful narratives to tackle complex challenges.

Metacognition
Systems Thinking: What, Why, When, Where, and How?

Systems Thinking: What, Why, When, Where, and How?

Michael Goodman

A comprehensive overview of systems thinking, covering its fundamentals, significance, timing, applicability, and methodologies.

Systems Thinking
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

Cal Newport

Rules and strategies for achieving focused success amidst distractions by embracing the concept of deep work.

Metacognition
History of the Beer Game

History of the Beer Game

Ignacio J. Martinez-Moyano

The beer game simulation illustrates the impact of information sharing and collaboration in mitigating systemic changes.

Systems Design
Communication Patterns: A Guide for Developers and Architects

Communication Patterns: A Guide for Developers and Architects

Jacqui Read

This book explores various communication patterns and their impact on interpersonal interactions and relationships.

Systems Design
Domain-driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software

Domain-driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software

Eric Evans

The book tackles software complexity at its core, advocating for domain-driven design principles to effectively address intricate software challenges.

Systems Design
Ackoff's Best: His Classic Writings on Management

Ackoff's Best: His Classic Writings on Management

Russell L. Ackoff

The timeless insights of Russell Ackoff, offering essential guidance for effective leadership and decision-making.

Systems Leadership
A Lifetime of Systems Thinking

A Lifetime of Systems Thinking

Russell L. Ackoff

Reflections on a lifetime dedicated to systems thinking, highlighting the transformative impact of this approach on problem-solving and decision-making.

Systems Thinking

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