Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Donella Meadows
A simple and clear introduction. My favorite chapters are 4, 5, 6 & 7. And also the first three chapters. Okay, that's the entire book. amzn.to/2XzoEvv
Systems Thinking For Social Change by @davidpeterstroh
Written for practitioners, based on Stroh's long experience working with organisations trying to solve tough problems. Has great examples. There's much to learn from the way he tells systems stories. amzn.to/39ke9BY
The Fifth Discipline by Peter M Senge
Systems thinking in the context of learning organisations. It came out when I was still in college. Was a big hit then, and as relevant today as it was 20+ years ago. amzn.to/39rWtEC
The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook by Peter M. Senge
Insiders tell the stories of how their organisations applied systems thinking and other principles from The Fifth Discipline. amzn.to/39jI9O9
The Systems View of Life by Fritjof Capra & Pier Luigi Luisi
The Big Picture of systems thinking - connecting science, ecology, consciousness, society & spirituality. I attended @capracourse simultaneously, which greatly enriched the reading experience. amzn.to/3nzLWvK
Business Dynamics by John Sterman
A text book by an MIT prof, and so, unlike the other books in this list, quickly gets into math, modeling etc. (Beyond me). Ideal way to read this book: Pick an idea, and use online resources to get deeper. amzn.to/38z2ksw
Bulletproof Problem Solving by Charles Conn & Robert McLean
Written by two McKinsey consultants it's about using a structured approach to problem solving. Some problems involve high uncertainty & are wicked, needing a systems approach. Check out Cs 8 & 9 amzn.to/38Aoivc
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Writing Tools: 55 Essential Strategies for Every Writer by @RoyPeterClark
Super practical, with each chapter ending with a 'workshop'. They are really tools that we can use straightaway and see our writing improve. amzn.to/3n0mH5R
The Art and Craft of Feature Writing by William E. Blundell
Blundell holds your hand and takes you through the entire feature writing process, step by step. Chain of cause & effect (ch 2) & six-part guide (ch 4) will never go out of use. amzn.to/3mZf8fu
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"Even if an individual migrates or shifts temporarily to some other place, she or he will be entitled to benefits of all government schemes". Sonia Gandhi, after the 1st ten people got their #Aadhaar nos.
A question that will be asked in the future analyst calls: "Do you have an Exit China Strategy?"
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