Human-Centred Systems Thinking for Innovation, Design and managementin

Most professionals such as engineers scientists designers business managers are trained in their specialized disciplines While a professional can solve a problem based on his or her special skills he or she may overlook the bigger picture consisting of a much complex reality Besides the human aspect is rarely considered in the training of professionals which now is being considered an essential part of any real world system This paper investigates the importance of systems thinking in a participative and collaborative problem solving process A systems framework consisting of User Technology and Business and the dynamic relationship between them is proposed This approach has now been implemented successfully by my students of design and design management at the reputed schools of design in India This paper though written in 1991 has stood the test of time in terms of its relevance and validity Vinai Kumar Ahmedabad 5 May 2016 Thu Human Centred Systems Thinking for Innovation Design and Management A new and holistic problem solving paradigm for a sustainable and humane manmade world Peridime Series