Title: (Optional) Explain how systems thinking improves mission planning and organizational effectiveness.
Course: Cadet Leadership (09900) > Section: Planning Missions: Strategy, Innovation, and Problem-solving

Explanation should include

- defining systems thinking as the ability to understand how different components of a system interact and influence one another and how these interactions create intended or unintended outcomes
- identifying interdependent components (i.e., people, processes, policies, resources, environments) to reveal relationships and leverage points
- describing how understanding their interrelationships improves planning by anticipating consequences and improving coordination
- giving examples where systems thinking leads to more effective strategies, reduced errors, and/or innovative solutions.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Who are the key stakeholders within the system?
- When do system interactions most significantly impact planning?
- How does systems thinking help leaders identify root causes, anticipate unintended consequences, and design solutions?