ICSTM Sessions and Presenters List:

 

 

Systemic Interventions

 

J. Tillson, Transforming DoD Management - The Systems Approach. Abstract

 

D. Petkov, O. Petkova , T. Andhrew and T. Nepal,  Reflections on mixing methodologies in systemic interventions in the information and telecommunications technology sector in South Africa. Abstract

 

Carol Sanford, A Theory and Practice System of “Systems Thinking”: With an Executive’s Story of the Power of “Developmental” and “Evolutionary” Systems Thinking. Abstract

 

R. H. Draman, An approach to sustainable success. Abstract

 

 

Large Scale Systems Development

 

R. Carvajal, UCSD CONNECT:  genesis and evolution of a high-tech linking structure. Abstract

 

R. B. Espejo, Transparency in decision-making:  the RISCOM model. Abstract

 

K. T. Wing, T. Pollak, and P. Rodney, Toward a theory of limited nonprofit organizational effectiveness. Abstract

 

K. E. Maani and Anson, Dynamics of intervention in complex systems. Abstract

 

 

Systems Approaches in Health Care

 

G. B. Hirsch and J. Homer, Integrating chronic illness management, idealized clinical practice design, and improved access to care in health care organizations Abstract

 

M. Jansson, Emancipation towards sustainability in homecare. Abstract

 

 

Systems Approaches in Education

 

A. Carr-Chellman, E-Learning in US Enterprise. Abstract

 

K. Grygoryev and S. Karapetrovic, Systems approach to managing educational performance in a classroom. Abstract

 

M. Holst and A. Mirijamdotter, Logically created organizations for multi-disciplinary settings:  understanding its systemic structure. Abstract

 

P. J. Boxer and C. A. Eigen,  Reflexive team supervision, questioning 'by whose authority." Abstract

 

S. Rahmatian, Distance learning:  towards the systematic destruction of higher education. Abstract

 

 

Systems Applications in the Military Context (I) – Managing Transformation

 

M. J. Kotzian and J. P. Gelatt, Systems thinking applied to DoD's transformation efforts. Abstract

 

R. E. Turner and P. Greco, How web-based information management systems support DoD transformation objectives, environmental management system (EMS) implementation, regulatory compliance monitoring and sustainability at naval air station, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Abstract

 

W. M. Jordan, Instituting a performance based environmental management system for the United States Marine Corps. Abstract

 

W. M. Jordan and T.R. DeCosta, Transformation of environmental management at Marine Corps base, Camp Pendleton. Abstract

 

 

Systems Applications in the Military Context (II) – Managing Complexity

 

A. J. Devino,  Systems engineering management plan (SEMP) process design considerations. Abstract

 

B. Chadha, J. Welsh, and A. Ruzzo, Systemic approaches to management of complex DoD programs. Abstract

 

J. Frank, S. Deveau, K. Ryan, and R. Montcalm, US coast guard enlisted workforce model. Abstract

 

E. Hermansen, Network-Centric Warfare: A Mission Capability Perspective. Abstract

 

 

Special Interest Group Session: Governance in the Network-Form Business

 

A. Parhankangas, D. Ing, D. Hawk, G. Dane and M. Kosits, Negotiated Order in Organizations in the Network Form Abstract

S. Guney, D. Ing, and I. Simmonds, Plans, Organizational Identity, and Mediating Spaces in Inter-organizational Relations Abstract

G. Metcalf, Governing Organizations in a Global Environment. Abstract

G.A. Swanson, Accountability and the Governance of Business Alliances. Abstract

 

 

Systems Change and Transformation (I) – Revolutionary Change and Group Development

 

A. Austin, Traumatology and the transformation of the organization. Abstract

 

T. P. Keenan, "Systems thinking" theories and strategies to transform a high technology small business in a post tragedy environment. Abstract

 

B. G. Jones, G. Baldridge, and L. Worrall, Whither social networks?  Experimental use of virtual teams in the civil service and a national charity to manage social reform. Abstract

 

D. Komlos, Team syntegrity: science for managing complexity. Abstract

 

 

Systems Change and Transformation (II) – Evolutionary Change

 

C. Bernardi, D. Moro and A. Poli, Tracking entrepreneurial development through a systems thinking approach. Abstract

 

R. Karlsonn, O. Bergea and C. Luttropp, Mobility of key persons for promotion of business renewal and sustainable growth. Abstract

 

T. Devane, Using systems thinking principles and tools for dramatic, sustainable transformation. Abstract

 

W. E. Halal, Institutional change: a higher-level approach to management progress. Abstract

 

 

Systems Approaches to the Research and Development and Project Management

 

M. F. L. de Almeida and M. A. C. de Melo, Implementing sustainable technology development:  an integrative and learning-by-doing strategy. Abstract

 

M. A. Metcalf and S. Harris, Applications of decision sciences in R&D corporate settings. Abstract

 

S. Roy and S. K. Dhawan, Probing organizational systems:  macro and micro level analysis in an R&D organization. Abstract

 

M. A. C. De Melo, Planning of innovation: the inter-organizational dominion. Abstract

 

Mark D. Steele, Transforming Project Organizations Through Systems Thinking Abstract

 

 

Systems Approaches to Finance and Supply Chain Management

 

A. Kemper, Complex Corporate Network Management  - The role of corporate networks in corporate finance. Abstract

 

E. Best and K. Gerringer, Preparing for the unpredictable: scenarios as a systemic risk management tool at Morgan Stanley. Abstract

 

B. J. Cohen and J. Stein, A systems approach to organizational redundancy: application to the redesign and management of supply chains in the international freight transportation system. Abstract

 

R. Seigfried, H. R. Priesmeyer, M. A. Murray, The supply chain as a wholistic system:  a case study. Abstract

 

 

Systems Approaches to Support Functions

  

H. Rabbino, A. Chaves, and R. Garcia, GRASP the future: how applied systems thinking is shaping a Mexican multinational. Abstract

 

R. Narayanan and S. Neethi, Human resource development: a systemic view. Abstract

 

Tito Conti, Extending Quality Management Conepts to Social and Political Systems. Abstract

 

Fariborz Y. Partovi, System Thinking and Operations Management Finally Coming Together! Abstract

 

 

Systems Approaches to Information Technology

 

G. M. Holter, Requirements development for interoperrability simulation capability for law enforcement. Abstract

 

V. Kohler and B. Bergvall-Kareborn, Artifacts and actions – organizational transformation through use of IT. Abstract

 

P. Suvimolteerabut and A. Jaafari, IT/IS projects as business transformation programme with an emphasis on SD application. Abstract

 

K. C. Myers, The recovery of sensemaking in a world with computers. Abstract

 

Intellectual Frameworks

 

J. Gao, Churchman's world of systems thinking:  seeing the world differently. Abstract

 

M. Mora, O. Gelman, G. Forgionne, and F. Cervantes.  Integrating the soft and the hard systems approaches:  a critical realism based methodology for studying soft systems dynamics (CRM-SSD). Abstract

 

J. Pourdehnad and G. K. Bharathy, Systems Thinking and Its Implications in Organizational Transformation. Abstract

 

R. M. Snow and E. A. Leach, Social network analysis and systems change. Abstract

 

Ramon Marin, Badillo P.I., Orduñez Z.E., Oliva L.E., The Concept of Entropy and the Management of Organizations Abstract

 

Leadership

 

A. Mirijamdotter and M. Sommerville, An information competency based transformation model for organizational leadership. Abstract

 

D.P. Dash and B. Orissa, Leadership decisions:  shaping the knowledge-action landscape. Abstract

 

J. Hazy, Organizational transformation as a strategic resonance between leadership initiatives and dynamic capabilities development. Abstract

 

S. Ivanov.  Scientific critiques of a general theory of managerial hierarchy and its application to the modern society and organizations. Abstract

 

Alison A. Carr-Chellman, User-Design Research for Organizations Abstract

 

Sustainability

 

J. Guerard, The role of R&D expenditures in transforming organizations to achieve sustainable success. Abstract

 

M. A. Campelo De Melo, M. C. E. Agostinho, Sharing management:  towards an ethical alternative for sustainable organizations. Abstract

 

S. K. Upadhyay, S. R. Samantaray, and J. N. Mohanty, Systems approach to energy management:  an efficient criteria for sustainable growth of an organization. Abstract

 

E. Hermansen, Organizational agility:  effective governance of enterprise value chains. Abstract

 

A. A. Mamo, Systems thinking and organisational sustainability Abstract

 

Steven F. Freeman, Beyond Traditional Systems Thinking: Resilience as a Strategy to Secure Safety and Sustainability Abstract

 

A. Espinosa, The Viable System Model and sustainable development programs Abstract

 

 

Decision-Making

 

C. M. Andrews and E.J.E. Lewis, A systems thinking approach to ethical decision-making. Abstract

 

I. Millet, On the optimality of management inconsistency. Abstract

 

D. M. Eriksson and N. Olve, A juxtaposition of the Ackoff-Gharajedaghi model vs. the principal-agent theory in the design of businesses. Abstract

 

L. Wallis and A. Borshchev, Agent Modeling of Hispanic Population. Abstract

 

 

Organization Design – On the Strategic Level

 

S. D. Flinn and N. F. Moneypenny., Strategy in perspective. Abstract

 

D. M. Eriksson, The usefulness of the Ackoff-Gharajedaghi model of systems types for the design of business systems. Abstract

 

H. E. Klein, Adapting Organization Decision-making and Structure to a Chaotic Environment. Abstract

 

R. C. Carral and M. Kajanto,  Intra-organizational industry demand analysis system to support an organization's strategy making. Abstract

 

 

Organization Design – On the Operational Level

 

M. F. Stankard, Rethinking how we assess and improve management systems. Abstract

 

E. Zalmenson and E. Zinman, Program management in the new era:  anachronistic vs. systemic concepts. Abstract

 

L. Albinsson and O. Forsgren, Who’s at the wheel of user driven projects when user can’t drive? Abstract

 

L. Morris, B. Coffman, M. Kaufman and J. Smethurst, High Performance Organizations in a Wicked Problem World. Abstract

 

 

The Role of Information Systems

 

S. Alter, The work systems approach for understanding information systems. Abstract

 

E. Nero and A. Malmsjo, Explicit considerations of the process of designing information systems. Abstract

 

J. Jimenez, S. R. Coria Olguin, Use of Internet for development in small rural communities, a practical case. Abstract

 

P. Mandal, Role of information in systems thinking. Abstract

 

 

Cognition and Language

 

D. Ozag and B. Duguma, The relationship between cognitive processes and perceived usefulness:  An extension of TAM2. Abstract

 

J. D. Waldman, S. A. Yourstone, and H. L. Smith, Learning theory applied to healthcare. Abstract

 

R. W. Keidel, Shared mindset: organization as meta-cognition. Abstract

 

 

Globalization

 

F. P. Schargel, Building global economies in the 21st century:  from the schoolhouse to the workplace. Abstract

 

S. J. Waddell, Global action networks and the evolution of global public policy systems. Abstract

 

M. E. Agostinho, P. Figueiredo, D. Haddad, How can systems thinking help marketing? A Brazilian inside story. Abstract

 

S. G. Brant, Corporate social responsibility, systems thinking, and the future relationship between organizations and society. Abstract

 

 

Strategic Alliances

 

M. A. Bobina  and M. V. Grachev,  Strategic alliances:  beyond strategic fit. Abstract

 

William E. Smith and Elizabeth B. Davis, Transforming Organizations: A Five Dimensional Process. Abstract

D. L. Haynes, J. N. Hawkins and W. Ashton, Partnering – creating opportunities and sustainability: a systems case study based on a UK SME in the painting and decorating industry. Abstract

TBA

J. D. Waldman, H. L. Smith, and J. N. Hood, Systems thinking and healthcare change. Abstract

J. D. Waldman and F. Schargel, Twins in trouble: healthcare and education. Abstract

Workshops I – Carol Sanford, When a Corporation Helps Build a Nation Description

Workshops II – Jason Magidson, Gregg Brandyberry, Idealized Design in GlaxoSmithKline Description

 

Workshops III - Barry Silverman, Games for Systems Thinking Description

 

Workshops IV - James Leemann, Learning Systems Thinking Digitally Description

 

Workshops V - Langdon Morris, Conference Synthesis Description