Russell Ackoff - Systems-Based Improvement, Pt 1 

I am a rugby coach who has followed systems thinking for years to maximize the strength of the teams that I have coached. We enjoyed unparalleled success in the history of the teams. Success was defined by more than the fact that we won trophies but also by the journey we shared together. I agree that systems thinking is essential in today's world. I know what can be done when players on a team/system are empowered to work together in a positive manner. The synergy of the system is greater than the energy of the parts. I only discovered Dr. Ackoff last night and was immediately enthralled. Thank-you so much for posting. This is an amazing and simple explanation of an enormously important concept. He and Peter Senge after him, are/were ahead of their times.

You're welcome. If you're new to Russ Ackoff's work, I invite you to watch all the videos of him I've uploaded. I think you'll be blown away at the power of the Systems Thinking problem solving methodology.

Thanks for your perceptive comment. I hope you will share this video (and the others of Dr. Ackoff's lectures posted here) widely. In my many years of seeking change / transformational management wisdom, he is the most brilliant thinker I ever found. Beyond Peter Senge or David Cooperrider, to name just two currently active systems thinking professors.

very distinctive tale about action and interaction

Awesome video to watch, especially for a Bearcat like me!

Brought here by the Future Learn course on system thinking. #mindblown

Dear Sir or Madam I am an undergraduate of East European University of Economics and Management (Ukraine). During my studying I have been interested in Russell L. Ackoff’ s works. I should be grateful if you would send me contacts of those who carry out such researches or who follow Russell L. Ackoff’s trend. I appreciate your kind reply in advance. I am looking forward to your answer. Yours Faithfully, Mr. Jaba Jolokhava

Just search my RU-vid channel for "Ackoff". You'll see them all.

Def putting my people on to this vid. Check out my videos and leave a rating.