# \#systems-thinking **URL:** https://club.ministryoftesting.com/tag/systems-thinking/280.md [Latest](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/tags.md) --- ## [What does systems thinking mean to you?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-does-systems-thinking-mean-to-you/71875)
**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [26 November 2025 15:03 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-does-systems-thinking-mean-to-you/71875 "2025-11-26T15:03:43Z")
I’m curious to hear this community’s thoughts on the important concept of systems thinking. I’m hoping to get insight from your experiences on: How you personally define systems thinking How you explain the core ideas… --- ## [What system design concepts would you add?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-system-design-concepts-would-you-add/86849)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 November 2025 10:55 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-system-design-concepts-would-you-add/86849 "2025-11-03T10:55:37Z")
Just added this to the Observatory: System Design in a Nutshell I love the simplicity and consistency of the diagrams. It’s a comprehensive set of concepts, yet what else would you add? --- ## [What systems thinking books would you recommend?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-systems-thinking-books-would-you-recommend/83244)
**Author:** [@jmosley5](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/jmosley5)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [25 October 2025 20:58 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-systems-thinking-books-would-you-recommend/83244 "2025-10-25T20:58:45Z")
While watching Episode Nine: Exploring Systems Thinking, many books were mentioned. This is a space to capture those recommendations and to add your own! What book would you recommend? --- ## [When do templates and checklists get in the way?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/when-do-templates-and-checklists-get-in-the-way/86756)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [14 October 2025 07:24 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/when-do-templates-and-checklists-get-in-the-way/86756 "2025-10-14T07:24:45Z")
Excellent question from Maria Kedemo (@mariakedemo ) in her blog: From Templates to Heuristics: Enhancing Knowledge Work When do templates and checklists help you think better, and when do they get in the way? --- ## [Can chaos actually help us?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/can-chaos-actually-help-us/86665)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2025 09:13 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/can-chaos-actually-help-us/86665 "2025-09-17T09:13:30Z")
Reflecting on an episode of This Week in Testing: Embracing chaos with the MoTaverse by your side - Ep 104 During the convo we centred on how the MoTaverse community can support us all when things feel chaotic. :100: A… --- ## [How did you use Systems thinking to find out correlations in a System?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-did-you-use-systems-thinking-to-find-out-correlations-in-a-system/84135)
**Author:** [@ezeetester](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/ezeetester)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [23 April 2025 18:26 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-did-you-use-systems-thinking-to-find-out-correlations-in-a-system/84135 "2025-04-23T18:26:10Z")
For example: How to identify small things to identify some high risks, critical risks etc. Is there some kind of a case study on this? --- ## [How has systems thinking helped you solve real world problems?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-has-systems-thinking-helped-you-solve-real-world-problems/83245)
**Author:** [@ezeetester](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/ezeetester)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [10 April 2025 13:06 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-has-systems-thinking-helped-you-solve-real-world-problems/83245 "2025-04-10T13:06:18Z")
Ex: Please provide an example where you added a feedback loop (positive or negative) --- ## [What's the biggest blocker that stops you from becoming a systems thinking specialist?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/whats-the-biggest-blocker-that-stops-you-from-becoming-a-systems-thinking-specialist/82935)
**Author:** [@rosie](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/rosie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2025 17:36 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/whats-the-biggest-blocker-that-stops-you-from-becoming-a-systems-thinking-specialist/82935 "2025-03-14T17:36:57Z")
What’s the biggest blocker that stops you from becoming a systems thinking specialist? poll :star: Bonus points for community commentary, what’s your lived experience? This poll and the commentary is used to guide our … --- ## [There aren't enough testing/QA professionals talking about systems thinking](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/there-arent-enough-testing-qa-professionals-talking-about-systems-thinking/82934)
**Author:** [@rosie](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/rosie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [19 February 2025 15:46 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/there-arent-enough-testing-qa-professionals-talking-about-systems-thinking/82934 "2025-02-19T15:46:52Z")
There aren’t enough testing/QA professionals talking about systems thinking. How much do you agree with this statement? poll :star: Bonus points for community commentary, tell us your thoughts! This poll and the comme… --- ## [I consider studying the ecosystem as part of our testing strategy](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/i-consider-studying-the-ecosystem-as-part-of-our-testing-strategy/82938)
**Author:** [@rosie](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/rosie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [19 February 2025 02:02 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/i-consider-studying-the-ecosystem-as-part-of-our-testing-strategy/82938 "2025-02-19T02:02:02Z")
I consider studying the ecosystem as part of our testing strategy. How much do you agree with this statement? poll :star: Bonus points for community commentary, tell us your thoughts! This poll and the commentary is u… --- ## [I feel knowledgeable about systems thinking as a software testing professional](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/i-feel-knowledgeable-about-systems-thinking-as-a-software-testing-professional/82883)
**Author:** [@rosie](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/rosie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [17 February 2025 18:20 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/i-feel-knowledgeable-about-systems-thinking-as-a-software-testing-professional/82883 "2025-02-17T18:20:59Z")
I feel knowledgeable about systems thinking as a software testing professional. How much do you agree with this statement? poll As part of The Testing Planet we are diving deep into Systems Thinking, your voting and co… --- ## [Do you knowingly apply systems thinking to improving software quality?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/do-you-knowingly-apply-systems-thinking-to-improving-software-quality/82810)
**Author:** [@rosie](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/rosie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [15 February 2025 13:43 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/do-you-knowingly-apply-systems-thinking-to-improving-software-quality/82810 "2025-02-15T13:43:42Z")
Do you knowingly apply systems thinking to improving software quality? “Systems Thinking is about constantly improving, adjusting, correcting, extending, and much more of our mental model.” — @patrick :star: Bonus po… --- ## [Where are you learning about systems thinking?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/where-are-you-learning-about-systems-thinking/82140)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [14 February 2025 11:25 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/where-are-you-learning-about-systems-thinking/82140 "2025-02-14T11:25:15Z")
Patrick Prill (@patrick) has been exploring many things related to systems thinking. Do check out his blog, it’s great! I do enjoy how Patrick helps you reflect on how to explore complexity. :thinking: I’d like to kn… --- ## [When and where have you used systems thinking?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/when-and-where-have-you-used-systems-thinking/80976)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [23 November 2024 13:52 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/when-and-where-have-you-used-systems-thinking/80976 "2024-11-23T13:52:23Z")
Imagine you’re describing systems thinking to someone new to it. Instead of telling them what it is, can you share an example of when you’ve used it? I appreciate some of us use it all the time yet I’m after concrete e… --- ## [Can you share any everyday problem-solving habits that help with your testing?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/can-you-share-any-everyday-problem-solving-habits-that-help-with-your-testing/80232)
**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2024 12:23 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/can-you-share-any-everyday-problem-solving-habits-that-help-with-your-testing/80232 "2024-10-30T12:23:37Z")
Check out this week’s article by @constantakopoulos, “Practicing systems thinking to improve your software testing,” to learn how everyday problem-solving can sharpen your systems thinking and elevate your testing approa… --- ## [Tips to efficiently/effectively test SaaS solutions?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/tips-to-efficiently-effectively-test-saas-solutions/77377)
**Author:** [@clockwood](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/clockwood)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2024 07:25 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/tips-to-efficiently-effectively-test-saas-solutions/77377 "2024-06-26T07:25:33Z")
Hello Our organisation are working with a Delivery Partner to implement a new SaaS Erecruitment solution. The delivery partner have said they will lead on a proportion of the testing and I’m thinking our internal team … --- ## [What heuristics do you use to help you make connections between various parts of the product?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-heuristics-do-you-use-to-help-you-make-connections-between-various-parts-of-the-product/71539)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2023 13:03 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-heuristics-do-you-use-to-help-you-make-connections-between-various-parts-of-the-product/71539 "2023-10-30T13:03:41Z")
You’re testing a certain part of a product. To mitigate risks, what heuristics do you use to help you make connections between other parts of the product? Some helpful ideas from replies to this question on LinkedIn. I…