{"id":533,"date":"2021-03-12T12:13:11","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T12:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trellisterium.de\/?p=533"},"modified":"2021-09-01T09:31:11","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T07:31:11","slug":"systemtheorie-chrashkurs-1-was-ist-ein-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trellisterium.de\/en\/systemtheorie-chrashkurs-1-was-ist-ein-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Systems Theory \u2013 Crash Course #1: What Is a System?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There is nothing more practical than a good theory.<\/h1>\n
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Systemic approaches have been around for a while and are currently very popular. The reason for this is a world that seems to be getting more and more complex.<\/p>\n

Recently, I have been asked about the topic quite often. I realised again how important systemic thinking and systemic approaches are for me and my work.<\/p>\n

At the same time, I have noticed (again) that people find it difficult to understand the concepts behind it. And also how practical it is to know a few basic aspects about it.<\/p>\n

All those who have tried to read and understand the grand masters of systems theory have an idea of where this comes from. After all, the subject is very sophisticated and often treated in a very blurred way in terms of language.<\/p>\n

Hence the attempt to explain in a small series a VERY big topic with the most crucial points for me.<\/p>\n

This is of course a good chance to fail big time. So it is a most appropriate topic for this blog: Challenge Accepted.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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These three points we will look at<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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  1. What is a system?<\/li>\n
  2. How do systems work?<\/li>\n
  3. Why is it so relevant and helpful?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So let\u2019s clarify here first:<\/p>\n

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    What is a System?<\/h1>\n
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    The most important criteria<\/strong> that describe systems in general are:<\/p>\n