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Connecting the dots: the value of systems thinking in sustainable outcomes
S Cooper, P Corrie, SKM
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Why the need for systems thinking?(important to design sustainable outcomes)Mine
Wastewater treatment plant
Processing plant Port - export
Treatment process Discharge to ocean, river
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The changing context for projects and organisations
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The Systems Mapping Tool
• Consideration of Scale • Enabling direct team
dialogue and diversity of thought
• Challenges the project boundary
Project ‘boundary’
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The Issues Wheel Tool
SOCIAL
ECONOMIC
TECHNOLOGICAL
POLITICALENVIRONMENTAL
LEGAL
Planning/Design
De-commissioning
Operation
• Multi-dimensional thinking
• Holistic assessment
• Identifies causal relationships
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Process is important – a process in strategic, integrated thinking
• Visual outputs• Gives every participant a voice • Mix of expertise• Synthesis of information • Challenges the group
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Frieda River Copper Mine, PNG
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River route to coast
Mine and processing plant
River port
Hydro dam (energy generation)
Coastal port
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Solution outside the project site
Cadbury factory
School
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WWater Treatment Plant: pump upgrade
60 ML/day to ocean
1kL / second
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Treated effluent discharged to ocean outfall
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A holistic view for a sustainable solution
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Conclusions
Systems thinking needed for sustainable solutions to more complex and integrated challenges.
Take a step back to avoid:• Going straight to the solution• Going straight to technical detail• Working in silos with like disciplines.
The tools are simple; and practice develops expertise.