Systems Thinking Research & Leadership Development Institute STRLDi

STRLDi Oranisation Configuration

CONFIRMED MOVES (PROCEED) 1. Bernice — Operations Backbone ✔ Reach out Position it clearly: Session coordination Payments Participant tracking Administrative discipline Keep it clean, contained, and owned. 👉 If she accepts and delivers, your daily load drops immediately. 2. Nancy — Research Lead ✔ Reach out Frame it with respect to her past contribution: Research initiation Completion discipline Structuring studies…...

STRLDi Oranisation Configuration CONFIRMED MOVES (PROCEED) 1. Bernice — Operations Backbone ✔ Reach out Position it clearly: Session coordination Payments Participant tracking Administrative discipline Keep it clean, contained, an…

A Discovery Pedagogy for Systems Thinking by STRLDi

From Pattern Recognition to Structural Insight The exchange that unfolded in the group illustrates something important about how people actually learn systems thinking. Contrary to how the discipline is often taught, people do not first need definitions, diagrams, or lectures about system archetypes. They need something far simpler. They need to see a pattern that reflects their lived reality....

A Discovery Pedagogy for Systems Thinking by STRLDi From Pattern Recognition to Structural Insight The exchange that unfolded in the group illustrates something important about how people actually learn systems thinking. Contrary to how the discipli…

“Scenario Planning as a Learning Tool”

The text outlines a systematic approach to scenario planning, aimed at fostering organizational learning and preparedness rather than merely predicting outcomes. It details steps from identifying dominant futures to surfacing hidden assumptions, constructing scenarios, and translating them into behavioral graphs, ultimately identifying recurring archetypes and leverage points. This process is designed to reduce unexpected crises and improve strategic decision-making over time....

“Scenario Planning as a Learning Tool” The text outlines a systematic approach to scenario planning, aimed at fostering organizational learning and preparedness rather than merely predicting outcomes. It details steps from identifying d…

THE GREAT LABOUR MISALLOCATION:

The global attention economy is reshaping employment dynamics, particularly for youth, who increasingly divert their focus from foundational sectors to unstable digital careers. This shift leads to an oversupply of creators, low income stability, and potential societal impacts, threatening essential economic capacities and exacerbating issues like unemployment and mental health crises....

THE GREAT LABOUR MISALLOCATION: The global attention economy is reshaping employment dynamics, particularly for youth, who increasingly divert their focus from foundational sectors to unstable digital careers. This shift leads to…

A Case Study of the Escalation Archetype (STRLDi System Archetype Compendium) 🪞 Leadership Mirror When we protect too hard, nature learns to protect from us. Every system defends what it loves most. In the rush to preserve crops, livelihoods, and human safety, we armed ourselves with fences, fi****ms, and fear. In doing so, we taught the elephant that its own safety also lies in defence....

“Human–Wildlife Conflict” A Case Study of the Escalation Archetype (STRLDi System Archetype Compendium) 🪞 Leadership Mirror When we protect too hard, nature learns to protect from us. Every system defends what it loves most…

The case study examines the misconception that organizations face a manpower shortage, attributing it instead to flawed perceptions of effort and efficiency. It highlights how hiring cycles create an illusion of scarcity, ultimately draining energy through procedural compliance. A shift towards systemic understanding and learning is proposed as a sustainable solution....

“Not Enough Manpower” The case study examines the misconception that organizations face a manpower shortage, attributing it instead to flawed perceptions of effort and efficiency. It highlights how hiring cycles create …

A Case Study of the Fixes-That-Fail Archetype (STRLDi Compendium of System Archetypes — Draft Edition) “THE LEADERSHIP MIRROR” Every leader believes they are solving problems.Few notice that the problems are quietly solving them. The more effort they invest, the deeper the pattern takes hold — until exhaustion feels like purpose and urgency feels like success. The following case is not a critique of leadership but an invitation to see leadership at work…...

“Urgent Files” A Case Study of the Fixes-That-Fail Archetype (STRLDi Compendium of System Archetypes — Draft Edition) “THE LEADERSHIP MIRROR” Every leader believes they are solving problems.Few notice that the pr…

The System Archetype Compendium reveals the structural patterns behind recurring crises in nations and organizations, emphasizing that awareness rather than funding drives transformation. It compiles case studies to encourage national dialogue and learning about systemic issues, providing tools to prevent crises and foster governance through understanding....

Introducing the Compendium: Exploring The Fifth Discipline’s Impact on Leadership The System Archetype Compendium reveals the structural patterns behind recurring crises in nations and organizations, emphasizing that awareness rather than funding drives transformation. It compil…

**Twenty-five years ago, two teachers changed the way I see the world.** This tribute is for **Daniel Kim and Diane Cory** — mentors and catalysts who shaped how I understand *The Fifth Discipline*, and how I have carried it across continents and generations. From our first sessions together in Singapore to the work unfolding today through **STRLDi in Africa**, their influence continues to echo — in every system mapped, every dialogue convened, and every leader learning to see anew. I wrote this piece to honour not only their memory, but the larger *Learning Organisation* community that keeps their work alive — in boardrooms, classrooms, and ministries alike. 🕊️ *“There are teachers who change what we know, and teachers who change how we see.”* Daniel and Diane did both. Read the full reflection here: 👉 [When Seeds Take Root Across Continents – A Tribute to Daniel Kim and Diane Cory](...

When Seeds Take Root Across Continents **Twenty-five years ago, two teachers changed the way I see the world.** This tribute is for **Daniel Kim and Diane Cory** — mentors and catalysts who shaped how I understand *The Fifth Discipline*…

The economic dynamics of a kilogram of beetroot illustrate complex interdependencies among farmers, retailers, caterers, consumers, laborers, and the state. Price changes create ripples affecting all layers, often leading to inflation and diminished profits. Effective coordination and productivity improvements, especially through regenerative practices and STEM, are vital for stability and growth in Botswana's horticulture....

Understanding Botswana’s Horticulture: Profit Dynamics Explained The economic dynamics of a kilogram of beetroot illustrate complex interdependencies among farmers, retailers, caterers, consumers, laborers, and the state. Price changes create ripples affecting a…

The parable “I Can Sleep When the Wind Blows” illustrates the importance of preparation, mirrored in agricultural practices and national budgeting. Effective industry planning, guided by STEM principles, ensures sustainable growth and stability. Without this backbone, the system falters, leading to volatility and inefficiency, hindering farmers and economic progress....

I Can Sleep When the Wind Blows: What Botswana’s Horticulture Needs Beyond Funding & Allocations The parable “I Can Sleep When the Wind Blows” illustrates the importance of preparation, mirrored in agricultural practices and national budgeting. Effective industry planning, guided by STEM princ…