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What are systems in society? How do these systems work and why do we need them? There are many different systems in society. When societal systems work well, they help us function and be successful. When systems fail, they create more difficult living conditions and dangers. Read more about systems in society and how they work.
What is the purpose of an AA sponsor? How does the AA sponsor help others and themselves? The AA sponsor is a person who has worked the program. It is part of the program and philosophy of AA to have alcoholics “treat” other alcoholics because only they can understand. Read more to understand the purpose and role of the AA sponsor.
What is Step 1 of AA? How does it kick off the first phase of the 12-step program? Step 1 of AA is the first of 5 steps that help you acknowledge your defects. You have to know alcohol’s pull and surrender yourself to your higher power. Read on to learn more about Step 1 of AA through Step 5 of AA.
What are stocks and flows and what is their role in systems? How do stock and flows work? Stocks are the tangible elements of a system, and flows are the means by which the stocks change. Understanding stocks and flows can help you understand the inputs and outputs of a system, and therefore better understand the system itself. Read more about stocks and flows and check out the stocks and flows diagram.
What are Donella Meadows’ leverage points? How can these leverage points help you develop top-knotch systems in the systems thinking model? Donella Meadows’ leverage points in a system are places where you can intervene in a system. Leverage points are important for when you have to change your system. Read more about Donella Meadows’ leverage points in systems thinking and how they work.
What are the AA Twelve Traditions? How do the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Traditions help support the program? The AA Twelve Traditions are the principles that guide AA as an organization. In order to help the program help more people, these are the general rules for all local AA groups. Read more about the AA Twelve Traditions and what they say.
What are the benefits of AA? How does the program approach help people who enter it? The benefits of AA come from its approach to sobriety. AA focuses on understand alcoholism as a disease and uses community and abstinence to stay sober. Read on to understand the benefits of AA through its unique approach.
What is the systems thinking model? What is a system and how can the systems thinking model build systems that work? The systems thinking model encourages you to think about all structures—business, social, government—as systems that can be organized to work properly an efficiently. Keep reading to found out more about the systems thinking model.
Why are system goals important when you’re developing a system? How can optimizing for the wrong goal cause your system to fail? System goals are a necessary part of any system. But in order for the system to succeed, you have to make sure you’re working toward the right goals. Read more about system goals below.
Does AA work? How does AA work? Is the Alcoholics Anonymous program effective? AA is reliant on persuasive tactics to encourage participation. So, how does AA work? By carefully helping people help themselves without blaming them. So, does AA work? Read on to find out about the persuasive techniques and the program’s effectiveness.