Developing Systems Thinking Competencies

<p><strong><em>Summary: Here, we develop competencies for effective systems thinking. Let&rsquo;s explore these competencies using stories that illustrate their significance.</em></strong></p> <p>Dear Dr. Sylvia,</p> <p>Is there a specific order for learning about Systems Thinking and&nbsp;<a href="https://ceoptions.com/leadership-connections/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Pattern Aware Leadership (PAL)&nbsp;</a>methods?</p> <p>I am a senior VP at a well-known cosmetics company.</p> <p>Sales are saggy, like an older woman&rsquo;s jowls and neck.</p> <p>Therefore, we are in a bit of a panic to ensure fourth-quarter sales come in better than expected.</p> <p>I know business cycles are ongoing and change with the wind.</p> <p>However, we should be prepared for what is next without so much fear.</p> <p>For example, how do I keep my staff feeling they can meet all challenges and not spend so much time looking at worst-case scenarios?</p> <p>Can we learn to turn down the temperature of fear, or do we have to live with the anxiety when change is in the air?</p> <p>Any help is appreciated.</p> <p>Signed,</p> <p>Better Than FML</p> <p>Dear Better Than&hellip;FML,</p> <p>There are several interpretations of &ldquo;FML,&rdquo; and I wonder which you are addressing.</p> <p>One is &ldquo;Female Magnetic Leaders,&rdquo; part of my<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gutsy-Women-Leaders-Change-Second/dp/0988362597/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">&nbsp;GUTSY WOMEN LEADERS BOOK and PROGRAM.</a></p> <p>The other, used by many these days, is &ldquo;Fu#K My Life.&rdquo;</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@lafair.sylvia/developing-systems-thinking-competencies-8b819dad6d5d"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>