{"title":"Systems thinking, personal quality, and learning","authors":"A. Jambekar","doi":"10.1108/09533239510089544","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239510089544","url":null,"abstract":"Examines the connection between the softer tools of systems dynamics and personal quality. This is accomplished by portraying the problems and issues managers experienced while engaged in personal quality improvement programmes.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"38 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114011206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A product improvement case study using systems modelling","authors":"D. Corben, E. Wolstenholme, R. Stevenson","doi":"10.1108/09533239510089535","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239510089535","url":null,"abstract":"Presents a case study in systems modelling for product improvement in a large manufacturing company. Summarizes the background to and purpose of systems modelling as a change management tool as a prelude to introducing the case and its use in understanding a particular paradox.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124095580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Putting systems thinking to work","authors":"M. Ballé, Trevor Jones","doi":"10.1108/09533239510147134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239510147134","url":null,"abstract":"Explains how systems thinking was used to help pull a decision support consultancy through the recession. Through a series of workshops, problems were identified and analysed before solutions were generated.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"96 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122795907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unfolding systemic ideas","authors":"Steve K. Cockerill","doi":"10.1108/09533239510089490","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239510089490","url":null,"abstract":"Introduces the reader to some important aspects of systems thinking. Begins by offering a historic context of systems ideas, taking the reader on to concepts peculiar to systems and yet found in many areas of interest. Describes and applies concepts such as the openness of systems, the synergy of systems, systems complexity, the holistic view of systems, the notion of hierarchy and so on, to problems of interest to managers at all levels in an organization. Culminates in reference to the current directions of systems thought and practice with particular regard to systems dynamics and the soft systems methodology.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127758374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The systems dynamics of executive education","authors":"Jack S. Goodwin, R. Fulmer","doi":"10.1108/09533239510089508","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239510089508","url":null,"abstract":"Examines the hypothesis that powerful forces created by the structure of executive education and its participants are driving the industry and participant behaviours. Presents a systemic model to illustrate the forces shaping behaviours and outcomes.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123817553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The application of systems dynamics to the re‐engineering of value processes","authors":"R. Thurlby, Jane Chang","doi":"10.1108/09533239510089526","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239510089526","url":null,"abstract":"Value processes are those high‐level processes which are critical to achieving an organization′s objectives. Describes the re‐engineering of a value process which was not working efficiently and causing serious problems to an important new business operation. Conventional process engineering tools were initially used and, after these had failed to deliver significant improvement, the problem was readdressed using systems dynamics and the i‐THINK modelling tool. Reports, in detail, the authors′ experiences of using systems dynamics together with the results achieved. Describes the models produced, as well as how systems dynamics forced the authors to explore the processes beyond the boundaries identified by the conventional approach. It was in these new areas that the key to the problem and its solution lay. The problem was a case of process invasion by the customer into the supplier′s value process, and the solution identified by simulating the i‐THINK model lay in obliteration of the elements of the proc...","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115629421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Career management at Nationwide Building Society using a soft systems approach","authors":"R. Bolton, J. Gold","doi":"10.1108/09533239510089517","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239510089517","url":null,"abstract":"Examines how a systemic model of managing career development was developed to improve a messy problem at Nationwide Building Society. The approach adopted was to apply soft systems methodology. Presents the model and then examines actions to improve the situations.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117242653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The outplacement and marketing of executives in a changing workforce","authors":"J. Zajas, H. R. Cates","doi":"10.1108/09533239510086565","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239510086565","url":null,"abstract":"In the business world, adversities come in all shapes, colours and sizes. An example of such adversity is referred to as “rightsizing”, which is another term for corporate downsizing. In the 1990s, more white collar employees are being laid off, retired early, or otherwise terminated so that firms can reduce labour costs, downsize, and become “leaner”. With such changes taking place in the workforce, the need for effective training and outplacement is paramount. Discusses how a strategic career marketing plan can be developed by an executive so as to target strengths and weaknesses or minimize threats in the job market. Offers suggestions to job seekers on overcoming the trauma of career or job changes, on establishing a strategic marketing plan for their career, and on reaching out for assistance via the development of a network and support system.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127928310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessing your executive and personal success","authors":"J. Zajas","doi":"10.1108/09533239510086583","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239510086583","url":null,"abstract":"Business faces formidable challenges in the 1990s. Increasing competition, technology, changing market structures, and fluctuating economic cycles are making it increasingly difficult for executives to gain long‐term security within their organizations. To be competitive in the dynamic workforce, executives must strategically know and exploit key opportunities based on their unique strengths, limitations, and business orientation. Without the ability to target key opportunities, executives are destined to fall short of their most important objective: executive and personal success. Explores some of the most common career development myths and offers suggestions for advancing the frontiers of one′s career and personal success.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115112837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Faced with a major life or career change? Give yourself the winner’s edge!","authors":"J. Zajas","doi":"10.1108/09533239510086556","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239510086556","url":null,"abstract":"Change is occurring at a dizzying rate for enterprises and managers. Partly owing to technology, competition, and changing demographics, adjusting to change is becoming an essential part of a manager′s life. Without the ability to grow, meet the demands of a changing job market, overcome negative attitudes, and procure the resources needed to perform their jobs, executives may fall short of attaining personal and career success. Explores the major obstacles to career success and offers practical advice to managers facing traumatic change. Through creative and positive thinking, an ability to expect, prepare for, and manage change, a clear vision of what really counts at work and at home, and a strategic career plan to set meaningful, progressive goals in life, executives can overcome whatever obstacles they face on the “road of life”.","PeriodicalId":201151,"journal":{"name":"Executive Development","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128554593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}