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by "Compton, Dan"
Wed Nov 18, 1998 9:00 am
Forum: SD Mailing List Archive
Topic: Strategic or tactical?
Replies: 9
Views: 6913

Strategic or tactical?

Strategy focuses on the quality of solution; tactical focuses on time-to-solution. SD modeling allows simulation of causal relationships that address strategic objectives. Modeling tactical processes to see if they can run faster is in fact a strategic activity. Consumers of SD models my be in tacti...
by "Compton, Dan"
Thu Nov 12, 1998 10:03 am
Forum: SD Mailing List Archive
Topic: Whole Systems
Replies: 7
Views: 17430

Whole Systems

I like "whole system", but when more precision is require I like "bounded system". A system is bounded well when it address components or dimensions important to the family of problems being addressed. It is not bounded well when there is excess in dimensions not needed, or lacki...
by "Compton, Dan"
Tue Sep 08, 1998 1:24 pm
Forum: SD Mailing List Archive
Topic: Dyslexia or Cognitive Processing SD Models
Replies: 1
Views: 2798

Dyslexia or Cognitive Processing SD Models

I have been evolving a mental model of Dyslexia as a result of a cognitive process breakdown for the past four years. I rendered the model as a 30+ variable causal-loop diagram once again last month (Aug. 1998) and Im sort of satisfied with it. Where can I find others with both SD, dyslexia, and cog...
by "Compton, Dan"
Tue Jul 07, 1998 9:43 am
Forum: SD Mailing List Archive
Topic: System dynamics in K-12 education
Replies: 9
Views: 9214

System dynamics in K-12 education

A strong second to Nialls thoughts. Here are three examples of deep thinking discussions that I had with my 8yr old this last week. Why do kings increase taxes on their people over time? There will come a time when a large enough portion of the population will decided it is better to be independent ...