Stocks and Flows: The Foundation of a System

Stocks and Flows: The Foundation of a System

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.

Guide To Donella Meadows’ 12 Leverage Points

Guide To Donella Meadows’ 12 Leverage Points

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.

External Trigger vs. Internal Trigger: Why We Act

External Trigger vs. Internal Trigger: Why We Act

What is a behavior trigger? How does an external trigger differ from an internal trigger? External triggers come from the environment. Internal triggers come from the person’s inner life and thoughts. Both of these behavior triggers can both be used to build habits. Read on to understand “what is a trigger?” and how an external trigger and internal trigger differ.

Innovation Resources: What You Need to be Disruptive

Innovation Resources: What You Need to be Disruptive

What innovation resources are essential to disrupt markets? How can innovation resources position a company for success? Innovation resources are the capabilities, values, and culture that come together to help encourage or address disruption. An organization needs innovation resources to develop disruption capacity and respond to market disruptors. Read more about innovation resources and how they work.