Reflect upon your own mental models as they relate to systems thinking. Return again to your problem catalog and choose a problem that is personal to you or a problem you are involved in.
Write a paper identifying and discussing the mental models that you have that may be limiting your ability to improve the situation.
The following are some things to consider:
What are your assumptions, preconceived notions, and perceptions about the problem?
Are you emotionally able to view evidence that challenges your assumptions?
Are you willing to abandon your favored solution when the system behavior contradicts it?
To what extent have you considered the concepts brought up in the reading for this module? For example, are you listening to the wisdom of the system? Considering the good of the whole? Celebrating complexity? Expanding boundaries? Are you humble and open to learning more about the problem?
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