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Introduction and Overview: Purpose, Tools and Concepts of System Dynamics |
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System Dynamics Tools Part 1: Problem Definition and Model Purpose |
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System Dynamics Tools Part 2: Building Theory with Causal Loop Diagrams |
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System Dynamics Tools Part 3: Mapping the Stock and Flow Structure of Systems |
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System Dynamics Tools Part 4: Dynamics of Stocks and Flows |
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System Dynamics Tools Part 5: Linking Feedback with Stock and Flow Structure |
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System Dynamics Tools Part 6: Linking Feedback with Stock and Flow Structure (continued) |
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Growth Strategies Part 1: Modeling Innovation Diffusion and the Growth of New Products |
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Growth Strategies Part 2: Network Externalities, Complementarities, and Path Dependence |
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Growth Strategies Part 3: Modeling the Evolution of New Medical Technologies |
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Interactions of Operations, Strategy, and Human Resource Policy: People Express |
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Guest Lecture: Business Dynamics at General Motors (Nick Pudar, Mark Paich) |
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Managing Hyper Growth: Lessons from People Express
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System Dynamics in Action: Re-engineering the Supply Chain in a High-Velocity Industry |
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Managing Instability Part 1: Formulating and Testing Robust Models of Business Processes |
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Managing Instability Part 2: The Supply Line and Supply Chains |
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Managing Instability Part 3: Forecasting and Feedback: Bounded Rationality or Rational Expectations? |
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Managing Instability Part 4: Business Cycles: Real Estate and Oil Tankers |
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Guest Lecture: Jay W. Forrester |
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System Dynamics in Action: The Dynamics of Project Management-On Time and Under Budget |
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System Dynamics in Action: Applications of System Dynamics to Environmental and Public Policy Issues |
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System Dynamics in Action: Process Improvement in the Semiconductor Industry |
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Guest Lecture: System Dynamics in Action - Jim Lyneis |
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System Dynamics in Action: The Implementation Challenge
Conclusion: How to Keep Learning, Follow-up Resources, Career Opportunities, Course Evaluations |