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The AI team take a deep dive into a book, Introduction to System Science with MATLAB by Gary Marlin Sandquist Zakary and Robert Wilde. The book introduces system science as a multidisciplinary framework for analyzing and modeling rational systems through the use of MATLAB. It emphasizes that effective practitioners must combine mathematical proficiency with computer competence to evaluate complex phenomena ranging from physical sciences to human history and sociology. By applying the principle of causality, the material demonstrates how to quantify diverse topics such as economic … Continue reading →

The AI team take a deep dive into Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), a method for making informed resource allocation decisions, used particularly within government agencies like the OMB and DoD. It outlines four maturity levels of AoA, ranging from justifying a single alternative (Level 0) to a robust multi-dimensional analysis incorporating uncertainty (Level 3). The author critiques existing OMB (Level 1) and DoD (Level 2) approaches, advocating for a Level 3 approach that integrates a … Continue reading →

The AI team takes a deep dive into the book Applying AI in Learning & Development. The author, Josh Cavalier explores the transformative role of generative artificial intelligence within the modern workplace. The text provides a comprehensive roadmap for education professionals to transition from traditional content creation to AI-enhanced performance consulting. Key concepts include the Human-AI Task Scale, the mechanics of multimodal systems, and the strategic use of structured prompting frameworks like TRACI. Beyond technical implementation, the author emphasizes the importance of data privacy, … Continue reading →

The AI team does a deep dive into a made to the INCOSE Chesapeake Chapter presentation which challenges conventional systems engineering approaches by advocating for a more holistic, systems thinking perspective. It introduces the Holistic Thinking Perspectives (HTPs) framework, a multi-faceted method for analyzing problems from various viewpoints, including external (systems thinking) and internal (analysis) perspectives. The presentation contrasts systems thinking with conventional problem-solving, illustrating its limitations and highlighting the importance of understanding the system’s … Continue reading →

The AI team take a deep dive into Dr Kasser’s YouTube presentation which explores the Ten Commandments from a systems thinking perspective. The author questions the exact number of commandments, examining different interpretations of the biblical text in Exodus and Deuteronomy. A structural analysis is performed, breaking down each commandment into its components. Quantitative analysis is also applied, counting the commandments based on various criteria. Ultimately, the paper raises questions about the interpretation and application of the Ten Commandments … Continue reading →