{"product_id":"critical-systems-thinking-and-the-management-of-complexity","title":"Critical Systems Thinking and the Management of Complexity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the winner of the INCOSE Pioneer Award 2022\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe world has become increasingly networked and unpredictable. Decision makers at all levels are required to manage the consequences of complexity every day. They must deal with problems that arise unexpectedly, generate uncertainty, are characterised by interconnectivity, and spread across traditional boundaries. Simple solutions to complex problems are usually inadequate and risk exacerbating the original issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaders of international bodies such as the UN, OECD, UNESCO and WHO — and of major business, public sector, charitable, and professional organizations — have all declared that systems thinking is an essential leadership skill for managing the complexity of the economic, social and environmental issues that confront decision makers. Systems thinking must be implemented more generally, and on a wider scale, to address these issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn evaluation of different systems methodologies suggests that they concentrate on different aspects of complexity. To be in the best position to deal with complexity, decision makers must understand the strengths and weaknesses of the various approaches and learn how to employ them in combination. This is called critical systems thinking. Making use of over 25 case studies, the book offers an account of the development of systems thinking and of major efforts to apply the approach in real-world interventions. Further, it encourages the widespread use of critical systems practice as a means of ensuring responsible leadership in a complex world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe INCOSE Pioneer Award is presented to someone who, by their achievements in the engineering of systems, has contributed uniquely to major products or outcomes enhancing society or meeting its needs. The criteria may apply to a single outstanding outcome or a lifetime of significant achievements in effecting successful systems.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComments on a previous version of the book:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRuss Ackoff: ‘the book is the best overview of the field I have seen’\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJP van Gigch: ‘Jackson does a masterful job. The book is lucid ...well written and eminently readable’\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Manager (Journal of the Chartered Management Institute): ‘Provides an excellent guide and introduction to systems thinking for students of management’\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32129839104083,"sku":"9781119118374","price":80.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781119118374_5e744dd7-b035-4a69-9f93-3bcdad52def4.jpg?v=1778579139","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/critical-systems-thinking-and-the-management-of-complexity","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}