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Collaboration and interconnectedness are fundamental principles of systems thinking from "summary" of Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows

Systems thinking is about understanding the relationships and connections between different components within a system. These connections are what give rise to the behavior of the system as a whole. Without an appreciation for these connections, it is impossible to truly grasp how a system functions. Collaboration and interconnectedness are at the core of systems thinking because they highlight the importance of these relationships. When we view a system as a collection of interconnected parts, we begin to see how changes in one part can have a ripple effect throughout the entire system. This is known as feedback loops, where the outputs of a system are fed back into the system as inputs, creating an ongoing cycle of cause and effect. Without recognizing these feedback loops, we run the risk of underestimating the complexity of a system and making decisions that ha...
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    Thinking in Systems

    Donella Meadows

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