{"product_id":"9781118376461","title":"Systemic Thinking Building Maps for Worlds of Systems","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSystemic Thinking\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilding Maps for Worlds of Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJohn Boardman | Brian Sauser\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Electronics \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Systemic thinking\" is the process of understanding how systems influence one another within a world of systems and has been defined as an approach to problem solving by viewing \"problems\" as parts of an overall system, rather than reacting to a specific part, outcome, or event.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book provides a complete overview of systemic thinking, exploring a framework and graphical technique for understanding and identifying new ways to more efficiently solve problems and create solutions. Demystifying the conjunction of systems concepts and systemic diagramming techniques, this comprehensive pocket guide introduces and explains the basis of systemigrams, how to create a systemigram and a SystemiShow, illuminates multiple complex problems, and provides an overview of what purpose they serve for today's industry professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSystemic Thinking: Building Maps for Worlds of Systems:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes illustrative systemigrams and case studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes the SystemiTool software, developed by the authors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an overview of systemic thinking, particularly with regard to systemigrams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates graphical representations of systemigrams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstructs how and when to implement a systemigram when a problem arises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn invaluable book for industry professionals—specifically, technical leaders in industry and business trying to confront complex problems—\u003ci\u003eSystemic Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e is also ideal for postgraduate students in engineering and business management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOHN BOARDMAN\u003c\/b\u003e is Principal of John Boardman Associates, a consultancy and training provider specializing in applied systemic thinking. He was formerly Distinguished Service Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, where he is now Adjunct Professor in the School of Systems and Enterprises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRIAN SAUSER\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor of Complex Logistics Systems at the University of North Texas. He previously managed an applied research and development laboratory in life sciences and engineering at the NASA Johnson Space Center and was the Program Director of the New Jersey NASA Specialized Center of Research and Training before joining Stevens Institute of Technology. He was also a Project Specialist with ASRC Aerospace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 September 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118376461\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e272\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44384604422284,"sku":"9781118376461","price":33.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118376461_7ad9d423-d1cc-4645-9d1f-380d0da9667a.jpg?v=1780181852","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781118376461","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}