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The Dramatic Pause : Sometimes, You Gotta Let It Simmer
Effort is overrated. Have you ever noticed someone putting forth tremendous effort to improve a situation yet still failing to advance? It’s easy to believe that failure is a result of not enough effort, however, sometimes failure is a result of too much effort or a lack of understanding regarding how things “work.”
The Iceberg Model for Problem-Solving
The iceberg model is a systems thinking tool that can be used to uncover the patterns, structures, and mental models that trigger problematic events.
The Implications of Acting With Limited Thought
Gene Bellinger, Director of Systems Thinking World, brilliantly illustrates the impact of not thinking a problem “all the…