Systems Thinking for Social Change enables readers to contribute more effectively to society by helping them understand what systems thinking is and why it is so important in their work. It also gives concrete guidance on how to incorporate systems thinking in problem solving, decision making, and strategic planning without becoming a technical expert.
Systems thinking leader David Stroh walks readers through techniques he has used to help people improve their efforts on complex problems like:
- ending homelessness
- improving public health
- strengthening education
- designing a system for early childhood development
- protecting child welfare
- developing rural economies
- facilitating the reentry of formerly incarcerated people into society
- resolving identity-based conflicts