systemsthinking
nounUK /ˈsɪstəmz ˌθɪŋkɪŋ/
US /ˈsɪstəmz ˌθɪŋkɪŋ/
Looking at how all the parts of something work together as a whole.
Using systems thinking, the team saw that fixing one machine would slow down another part of the factory.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A way of solving problems by studying how different parts of a group or process affect each other.
Systems thinking helped the school understand why late buses caused trouble in the cafeteria.
3. An approach in science and business that focuses on patterns and connections rather than single pieces.
The manager applied systems thinking to redesign the supply chain.
4. The habit of seeing yourself and your actions as part of a larger network of causes and effects.
With systems thinking, she realized her spending habits affected her whole family's budget.