Holistic Improvement in System Thinking

Improving things holistically is crucial in a system as decisions have ramifications throughout the system and not just in a linear fashion. While the term 'value stream' is commonly used, it may suggest a one-way flow of work, similar to waterfall methodology. However, in reality, work in a system behaves more like a network than a stream, where actions lead to complex and sometimes unpredictable outcomes. The idea is to adopt a system thinking approach, encouraging individuals to think beyond their immediate scope and consider the intricate interconnections within the system.

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