Different Systems Thinking Tools and Techniques for Project Managers

This unit portfolio discusses various systems thinking tools and techniques that can be used by project managers to solve project problems. The tools discussed include conceptual models, context diagrams, decision matrices, input-output diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, and rich pictures. The portfolio also includes mandatory and optional readings, as well as a case study. References are also provided.

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Week 2: Identify different systems thinking tools and techniques to aid project managers solve project
problems.
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Mandatory Readings
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'Introduction to SE
Transformation';
 Part 1: SEBoK
Introduction -
'SEBoK Users and
Uses';
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Project
Management'
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 2.1; 2.6 -
2.8; 2.21;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Introduction;
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
Different systems
thinking tools and
techniques to aid
project managers solve
project problems.
There are many tools proposed by different scholars in the field of the project
management those could be utilized for the efficient and effective
implementation of the system thinking while managing the project, portfolio,
and programme. Some of the vital tools those re being practiced and easy to use
can be listed as follows:
Conceptual model: This tool is applicable in determining the broad concept of
the concepts related to the project growth and development and demonstrating
them at a single platform that can provide a better understanding on the facts
related to the implementation of the changes.
Context Diagram: Context diagram is capable of driving the same concept
however; the visual representation of this tool can provide any individuals of the
project to consider the various concepts for the identification of the problem
and problem solving strategies.
Decision matrix: The identification of the actions those are best suited for the
delivery and implementation of the changes is most crucial for the
implementation of the changes and the problem solving strategies.
Input-output diagram: It can provide a best choice of the implementation
through the consideration of the changes and what will the effect of the changes
in the entire project and thus, assuring the best course of action.
Cause and effect Diagram: It is another tool that is helpful in analysing the cause
and effect of the certain course of action through visual representation and
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System thinking tools can
utilize the efficient and
effective implementation
of the system thinking
and assuring the better
and effective outcomes.
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Project,
programme and
portfolio
management—
Guidance on
portfolio
management;
Case Study
 Chief Counsel's
Report - Chapter 5
(PDF 700KB),
considering the most effective strategy that can bring the maximum beneficial
outcome for the project.
Fishbone diagram: It is very common tool that is nothing different from the
cause and effect diagram ad can be utilized for the interaction of the changes
and their course of action on the entire project delivery.
Rich Picture: Rich picture is a visual representation that could include hundreds
of the course of action for the implementation of the changes and their course
of action in the delivery of the entire project without altering the quality and
standard of the project.
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References
Goswami, M., Pratap, S. and Kumar, S.K., 2016. An integrated Bayesian-Game theoretic approach for product portfolio planning of a multi-attributed
product in a duopolistic market.
International Journal of Production Research,
54(23), pp.6997-7013.
Suganyadevi, M., Devi, P.R. and Nakkeeran, S., 2016. Efficacy of biocontrol agents and bactericides for the management of bacterial blight incited by
Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. dieffenbachiae in Anthurium andraeanum.
International Journal of Plant Protection,
9(1), pp.292-296.
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