Toward Solving Complex Human Problems: Techniques for Increasing Our Understanding of What Matters in Doing So
- Length: 156 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: CRC Press
- Publication Date: 2020-12-18
- ISBN-10: 0367638487
- ISBN-13: 9780367638481
- Sales Rank: #0 (See Top 100 Books)
This book serves three basic purposes: (1) a tutorial-type reference for complex systems engineering (CSE) concepts and associated terminology, (2) a recommendation of a proposed methodology showing how the evolving practice of CSE can lead to a more unified theory, and (3) a complex systems (CSs) initiative for organizations to invest some of their resources toward helping to make the world a better place.
A wide variety of technical practitioners―e.g., developers of new or improved systems (particularly systems engineers), program and project managers, associated staff/workers, funders and overseers, government executives, military officers, systems acquisition personnel, contract specialists, owners of large and small businesses, professional society members, and CS researchers―may be interested in further exploring these topics.
Readers will learn more about CS characteristics and behaviors and CSE principles and will therefore be able to focus on techniques that will better serve them in their everyday work environments in dealing with complexity. The fundamental observation is that many systems inherently involve a deeper complexity because stakeholders are engaged in the enterprise. This means that such CSs are more difficult to invent, create, or improve upon because no one can be in total control since people cannot be completely controlled. Therefore, one needs to concentrate on trying to influence progress, then wait a suitable amount of time to see what happens, iterating as necessary. With just three chapters in this book, it seems to make sense to provide a tutorial introduction that readers can peruse only as necessary, considering their background and understanding, then a chapter laying out the suggested artifacts and methodology, followed by a chapter emphasizing worthwhile areas of application.
Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Foreword Prologue Author 1 Introduction — A Tutorial of Sorts Introduction Definitions Complexity Terms System Terms Engineering Terms Elaborations on Some Defined Systems and Their Nuances System of Systems SoS Leadership and Management SoS Engineering SoS Summary Enterprises The Enterprise as a System Complex Systems Degrees of Complexity Extremely Complex Problems Complex Architecture Considerations Requirements Complexity Sensitivity to Initial Conditions Self-Organization Leadership Co-Evolution Opportunity and Risk Modularity Complex Systems Engineering Interpreting Scale (or View) and Emergence in Complex Systems Engineering Practice Drives Theory Conclusion References 2 Evolution of Practice — Theory of Complex Adaptive Systems Engineering Introduction Complexity and Complex Systems Complexity Characteristics Complex System Behaviors Complex System Examples Complex System Profilers Stakeholders Complex Systems Engineering CASE Methodology (Early Version) Complex Systems Engineering Principles CASE Methodology (Latest Version) Example Application of CASE Methodology (Assault on Truth) Conclusion Acknowledgment References 3 Leading Change Management to Address Complex World Issues Introduction Example Problem Domains Ecosystem Approach Complex Systems Recognizing CSs Characteristics and Behaviors Applying CSE Principles Leadership and Management Roles Existing Mini Case Studies Positive Examples Negative Examples Role-Model Examples of Humanitarian Investments Notable Articles Notable Websites What More Might Be Advocated Consider Creating an Internal Think (and Do) Tank Defining a Think and Do Tank Suggestion as to How to Begin Suggested Example Endeavors Conclusion Recommendations Acknowledgments References Appendix: Survey Utilized Index
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