Systems In Sync provides strategic planning and consulting services for educational, non-profit, and governmental organizations applying a systems thinking approach.
What is SYSTEMS THINKING?
Systems thinking is the study of system structure and behavior. It focuses on understanding the interrelationships of organizational systems, rather than creating silos of parallel subsystems. Systems thinking is a process, not an event, which develops a common purpose for organizations and the ability to achieve that common purpose. When organizations engage in systems thinking, they look for trends and patterns over time rather than taking “snap shots” or “dip sticks” to measure progress. They look above and below the surface, knowing that the presenting problem may actually only be symptomatic of larger, more complex issues. LEARN MORE
We conduct our work based on these principles:
- Establishing clear values and a vision will steer organizations in the right direction.
- Organizations have it within themselves to solve their own problems.
- The work of organizations is based on relationships and behavior and being effective at these will result in an effective organization.
- Attention to process results in greater task efficiency.
- Ownership of the problem results in ownership of the solution.
- Effective communication, both internally and externally, is essential to organizational success.
- Involving key stakeholders in the process, including detractors, results in more effective solutions.
- Organizations need to evolve into learning organizations that engage in continuous improvement.
