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Pigs and Garbage – A Systems Thinking Tale

Kill all the pigs. This decree was ordered and carried out by government officials in Egypt to prevent a swine flu epidemic. The decision failed to consider the informal socio-cultural system of garbage disposal nor did it prepare the masses to deal with the consequences of this change. As a result, the streets of Cairo are overflowing with garbage, and the government is dealing with massive environmental, social and political issues.

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Leading Change: Lessons from the Sandbox

Put on your sunglasses, grab your beach blanket, watch the children at play and learn along with me. Mandated change doesn’t work in the long run. For lasting results turn instead to inspired and organic change.

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