Systems, Management and Change: A Graphic Guide [Paperback]

This introduction to organizational analysis and change is written in a lively, pictorial and concise style. It starts from the belief that one cannot act responsibly without a rounded understanding of both the context and the likely implications of one's actions. The book conveys the essentials of practical systems work in organizational settings and integrates graphics and text throughout.Systems, Management and Change analyzes the role of change, the organizational politics and practical problems involved in implementing it.

The authors start from the belief that responsible action depends on a rounded understanding of both the context and likely implicaions of an action.

This lively and well-illustrated introduction to organizational analysis features :

{ practical systems work in an organizational setting

{ an easy to read, stimulating style

{ integrated graphics and text throughout

{ full glossary of terms`A fun book to read and a cheap and helpful addition to anyone in an advisory or helping role who wants to get some clarity into their language, thinking and practice' - DirectionsA compact guide to systems thinking and application. A rare book at this level. Use of graphics makes a nice change from the usual wordy textbooks.
A useful and quick introduction to systems thinking and application.

Use of graphics makes a welcome change from wordy textbooks!A delightful text which I always carry around with me - good fun - makes the points well.PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
Responsible Action and the Basic System Concepts
PART TWO: ANALYSIS
Methods of Describing Systems,and a Range of Simple Modelling Techniques for Idea Generation and Selection
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