Systemic Thinking for Public Managers: Five Practices for Creating a Vibrant Organization

This book offers a practical approach to systemic thinking in the public sector, combining systems thinking, critical thinking, and design thinking to address complex problems and improve service delivery. It provides a roadmap for managers and leaders to connect staff, partners, and stakeholders in the pursuit of thoughtfully designed and responsive services.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 146 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a comprehensive guide that integrates systems thinking, critical thinking, and design thinking, offering valuable tools for proactive application in the social systems we inhabit and engage with. Systemic thinking, a powerful approach to problem-solving, has often been discussed in theory rather than applied in practice. However, this book aims to bridge that gap, empowering public sector managers and leaders to effectively connect staff, partners, and stakeholders in the pursuit of thoughtfully designed and responsive services.

Written in a clear and accessible manner, each chapter focuses on a specific practice, providing guiding principles, a case study, practical tools, and suggestions for further exploration. Whether you are a manager in the public welfare, healthcare, education, housing, or community development sectors, or a student of public administration, this book will deepen your understanding of organizational systems and design, equipping you with a new toolkit to strengthen your own organizations.

By embracing systemic thinking and applying its principles, public sector managers can create more effective, sustainable, and equitable social systems. This book serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their skills and contribute to positive change in the world around them.

Weight: 250g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032370668