Josina Vink present to us various systems thinking visualizations and models, emphasizing the importance of understanding the invisible aspects and relations within systems. These tools can be used for analyzing different aspects of a system and creating preferred futures.
The systems is:
- Three Horizons framework
- Panarchy cycle
- Iceberg model
She stresses the need to make invisible aspects of systems visible in order to intentionally shape and reform them, promoting reflexivity and awareness among innovators and designers. It also emphasizes the human element in visualizing systems and encourages engagement and understanding of systems as internal maps of practices.
The closing quote by James Baldwin underscores the significance of facing and understanding the interconnections and entanglements in systems as a prerequisite for intentional change.