Systems & complexity
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The determinants of knowledge-based economy development at a national level
A recent paper conducts a systematic literature review to learn from advanced economy practices in knowledge-based economy development.
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Applied Understanding: The Rain Barrel [Systems thinking & modelling series]
Even simplicity can be deceptive.
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Harnessing the positive deviance approach to solving social problems
A new paper identifies five stages in the identification and amplification of the tacit knowledge of “deviant” individuals.
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Applied Understanding: To Degree or Not [Systems thinking & modelling series]
If ever there was a place for strategic thinking, it is in how someone starts, manages, builds, grows, or extends…
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The global state of open data
Findings from the latest version of the Global Open Data Index (GODI) reveal a number of key trends.
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Applied Understanding: Swamping Insights [Systems thinking & modelling series]
Enhancing one part of a process may ensure the whole process gets worse.
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Applied Understanding: Sustainable Capitalism [Systems thinking & modelling series]
The influences leading to short term focus and long term decline.
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A systems approach to change in government
A recent paper reminds us of the potential for more systemic change within the public sector, and the reality of…
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Applied Understanding: Increasing Indebtedness to Banks [Systems thinking & modelling series]
This model investigates why we are continually more indebted to banks and provides an option.