Title: Towards teaching on managing complexity using complexity management tools

Authors: N.L. Lammoglia, J.C. Bohorquez, R. Zarama

Addresses: Department of Industrial Engineering, CeiBA – Uniandes, KR 1 Este 19A-40, Bogota, Colombia, SA. ' Department of Industrial Engineering, CeiBA – Uniandes, KR 1 Este 19A-40, Bogota, Colombia, SA. ' Department of Industrial Engineering, CeiBA – Uniandes, KR 1 Este 19A-40, Bogota, Colombia, SA

Abstract: This paper explains the design of the course: ||Introduction to Systems Thinking||. This design uses Complexity Management tools from Organisational Cybernetics in order to teach Systems Thinking in general, and Organisational Cybernetics to Manage Complexity in particular. This design attempts to articulate theories, tools, and practices of systems thinking in a context in which students can develop their autonomy. The implementation of this design is a game, which models a social system. In this way, students learn how to make decisions by themselves in a complex environment.

Keywords: organisational cybernetics; higher education; teaching; complexity management; simulation; complex environments; systems thinking.

DOI: 10.1504/IJASS.2008.022797

International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, 2008 Vol.2 No.1/2, pp.95 - 108

Published online: 26 Jan 2009 *

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