Systems Thinking-Start Here

A Listmania! list by Richard Griffiths "SoulFireMage" (Bristol UK)
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Thinking in Systems: A Primer
1.  Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Diana Wright
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  "One of two I would start with, this being a more thorough introduction whilst still being easy to take in for any beginner."
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The Art of Systems Thinking: Essential Skills for Creativity and Problem Solving
2.  The Art of Systems Thinking: Essential Skills for Creativity and Problem Solving by Joseph O'Connor
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  "An even lighter introduction and a briefer read. Use this if you have to get the basics in a day."
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The Fifth Discipline: The art and practice of the learning organization: Second edition
3.  The Fifth Discipline: The art and practice of the learning organization: Second edition by Peter M Senge
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  "Frequently cited, learn about the learning organisation here. Fluid writing, slightly idealistic, covers the archetypes, avoids excessive jargon. A must."
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Seeing the Forest for the Trees: A Manager's Guide to Applying Systems Thinking
4.  Seeing the Forest for the Trees: A Manager's Guide to Applying Systems Thinking by Dennis Sherwood
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  "Practical, straightforward, engaging-this could be used first by many newcomers. However my personal view, use it second after number 1 on my list-or simultaneously. Note, it's somewhat practical too."
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The Fractal Organization: Creating Sustainable Organizations with the Viable System Model
5.  The Fractal Organization: Creating Sustainable Organizations with the Viable System Model by Patrick Hoverstadt
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  "The answer to what should I use besides hierarchy. Grasp number 1 and 4 on this list first, unless you are familiar. Starts out clear, does dig into some depth-I'm still working through this one."
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