Techniques to enhance the public policy impact of qualitative system dynamics models
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this article demonstrates techniques to enhance the public policy impact of qualitative system dynam-ics models. We focus on the effective use of a large causal loop diagram (CLD) to explore a multiface-ted problem situation. We discuss the conditions that can lead to developing a large CLD, the challenges this presents, and techniques that can be used to overcome them. Several techniques are discussed related to an online group model-building (GMB) process, the use of quantitative data,visual model analyses using a software tool and reporting. The techniques are demonstrated using an impactful case study on the social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We reflect on the efficacy of theapproach through the lens of systems thinking and conclude that the techniques made a positive con-tribution to all aspects of systems thinking. Several avenues for future work are discussed
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992990
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System Dynamics Review