Toward solving complex human problems techniques for increasing our understanding of what matters in doing so
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Boca Raton, Florida ; London ; New York :
CRC Press
[2021]
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
| Colección: | Complex and enterprise systems engineering.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009810643206719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Intro
- 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
- Non-Technological SoS Factors
- SoS Leadership and Management
- SoS Engineering
- SoS Interoperability
- SoS Architecting
- SoS Modeling and Simulation
- SoS Summary
- Enterprises
- The Enterprise as a System
- Complex Systems
- Degrees of Complexity
- Extremely Complex Problems
- Complex Architecture Considerations
- Description a
- Description b
- Description c
- Description d
- Description e
- Description f
- Description g
- Other Questions
- Requirements Complexity
- Requirements Difficulty
- Cognitive Fog
- Stable Stakeholder Relationships
- Sensitivity to Initial Conditions
- Self-Organization
- Leadership (also, see [24] from Chapter 3)
- Co-Evolution
- Opportunity and Risk
- Modularity
- Complex Systems Engineering
- Interpreting Scale (or View) and Emergence in Complex Systems Engineering
- Practice Drives Theory
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- 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)
- Activity 1: Create Climate for Change
- Activity 2: Architect a Strategy
- Activity 3: Target Outcome Spaces
- Activity 4: Reward Results
- Activity 5: Formulate Decision-Making Heuristics
- Activity 6: Stimulate Natural Processes
- Activity 7: Develop in Operational Environs.
- Activity 8: Assess, Learn, and Re-Plan
- Complex Systems Engineering Principles
- CASE Methodology (Latest Version)
- 1a - Changing Mindsights
- 1b - Understanding Persistent Problem
- 2a - Balancing Opportunities and Risks
- 2b - Mounting Organizational Efforts
- 2c - Evaluating Stakeholders
- 2d - Postulating Desirable Outcome Space
- 3a - Building Team and Resources
- 3b - Deciding System Boundary
- 3c - Creating Anti-Fragility [18]
- 3d - Adjusting Incentive Structures
- 4a - Stimulating Self-Organized Collaborations
- 4b - Establishing Architecture
- 5a - Proposing Specific Interventions
- 5b - Brainstorming Potential Approaches
- 5c - Helping Decision Takers
- 6a - Modeling and Simulating Behaviors
- 6b - Experimenting with Users
- 6c - Taking Appropriate Actions
- 7 - Measuring What Happens
- 8 - Assessing Results
- 9a - Adding Incremental Capabilities
- 9b - Instituting Lessons Learned
- 10a - Rewarding Contributors for Useful Results
- 10b - Publicizing Progress
- 11 - Renewing Continued Effort?
- Example Application of CASE Methodology (Assault on Truth)
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 3. Leading Change Management to Address Complex World Issues
- Introduction
- Example Problem Domains
- Gun Violence
- Excesses of Social Media
- Autocratic Regimes, Populism, and Preservation of Democracy
- Overpopulation and Healthcare
- Ecosystem Approach
- Complex Systems
- Recognizing CSs Characteristics and Behaviors
- Applying CSE Principles
- Leadership and Management Roles
- Existing Mini Case Studies
- Positive Examples
- Ably Apparel
- Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
- Apple
- Aqua-Aston Hospitality
- Glenkinchie Distillery
- Bill &
- Melinda Gates Foundation
- Green Upward
- Hurtigruten Foundation
- Negative Examples
- Equifax
- Facebook.
- Role-Model Examples of Humanitarian Investments
- Notable Articles
- Notable Websites
- Relevant Statistics
- 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
- COVID-19
- Getting to the Truth
- Conclusion
- Recommendations
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Appendix: Survey Utilized
- Index.
