Strategic Practice: Approaches to Strategic Thinking and Systems Thinking

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Table of Contents
Approaches to Strategic Thinking...................................................................................................4
Systems Thinking............................................................................................................................6
Complexity Perspective: New Ways of Thinking about Strategy?.................................................9
Complex Adaptive Systems: Modeling Complexity.....................................................................11
The Practice Perspective................................................................................................................12
References......................................................................................................................................14

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Systems thinking essentially seeks to understand phenomena as a whole formed by the
interaction of parts
The systems thinking means transforming the reader or making them evolve through
systems thinking knowledge and skills to develop systematic ideas and opinions. It involves
interaction of parts and making sure to develop the system as well as identify the previous
impacts. According to Bouhali et al. (2015), the systems thinking is considered as an effective
way for managing deeper analysis of the roots of systems and understand its conceptualization.
The systems thinking has not only facilitated the education of individuals, but also has been
considered as a major integrated composition of components needed to combine together and
make the system function properly too. The systems thinking evolves the entire way of
understanding the concepts of systems and how the conceptual frameworks associated with it can
be beneficial for promoting flexibility, versatility and adaptability (Therivel and Paridario 2013).
Thus, the systems thinking basically means thinking about the systems, identifying and
evaluation of various aspects of systems thinking, acknowledging the systems and finally
conduct researches to gain- detailed in-sight about the systems. Based on several discussions
made by Mingers (2014), it helps in assessing the dynamic complexity consisting of the
behaviors associated with the interaction of system agents over time and at the same time,
manages recognition of judgments and balances to interact with the systems in the environment
(Oliver 2015). As I have worked with the Government as an Administrative officer, it is
important to understand the systems thinking properly and how it can help in simplifying the
complex behaviors and complexity level, furthermore gain various skills to improve the ability to
understand the system and predict the behaviors at early stages. Thus, the interaction of parts has
assisted in development, systematic thinking as well as combined the skills together as a system

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to improve the strategic practice management. From the response provided by Morton, Wilson
and Cooke (2016), the entire systems thinking includes various aspects of leadership, changes
within organization and its ability to adapt to different situations for fostering organizational
development, growth and competitive advantage in business for Brugal & Cia, Dominica
(Morton, Wilson and Cooke 2016). By working as an Administrative Officer, it is my duty not
only to carry out the roles and responsibilities properly but also assist in following the legal laws,
rules and regulations for remaining socially responsible and contribute to the economic growth
too, whatever the industry may be where I will be working for.
Approaches to Strategic Thinking
Brugal & Cia is a popular and established rum manufacturing and production company in
Dominica that specializes in the production of good quality alcoholic items. The organization
operates within the distilled beverages company and the major products of the company are rum,
liqueur, alcopop, etc. According to Oliver (2015), the concept of strategic management considers
various important aspects by addressing the nature and characteristics of strategic thinking. This
will not only enable the company named Brugal & Cia to analyze the different types of strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with the actions to be undertaken (brugal-
rum.com 2017). The strategic thinking also enables analyzing the company structure and its
functions through strategic planning considering the mission and vision of the organization.
Therivel and Paridario (2013) stated that the strategic thinking not only helps in dealing with the
challenges, but also will utilize the results obtained from analysis to evaluate the issues and
appropriate actions that can be undertaken for resolving the issues (MARIETTO and NASSIF
2013). The strategic thinking is essential for dealing with situations that are unpredictable and