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 | | From: | Simon Shapiro | | Subject: | Join me on an exciting journey. | | Date: | Sun, 17 Oct 2004 10:59:03 -0500 |
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 | "Remember, modelling the problem lets you quickly highlight the
strategic options."
It was with these words that I was taken back to the great times I had
in the 1980's, modelling everything from business strategy to grass
growing in the desert. So, I am trying to contact people who are
interested in the field of system dynamics, mathematical modelling and
simulation.
This is an invitation to get involved in the development of a
colaborative web-site and book on this topic.
The basic idea and framework is complete. Visit the site at
http://caricature.poseidons-playground.info.
Those who register will be able to collaborate on the direction that
the site takes. My intention is to have a work programme of around 2
articles a month.
My background is in business strategy and mathematical modelling, so I
would prefer to be active in that arena. However, any complex social,
strategic or ogranisational problem excites me. So visit the site a
let me know what you think and your own interests.
This is a personal initiative and not connected to any vendor,
institution or organisation.
Visit me at Caricature by pointing your browser at
http://caricature.poseidons-playground.info
Best wishes
SimonS
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| | From: | Nicolaas Vroom | | Subject: | Re: Join me on an exciting journey. | | Date: | Sun, 17 Oct 2004 14:27:10 -0500 |
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> The basic idea and framework is complete. Visit the site at
> http://caricature.poseidons-playground.info.
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Topics mentioned are:
# What are the key drivers of the equity markets?
# How do countries compete?
# What are the key drivers of success and competition in different
industries?
# What is the impact of different strategic choices on an organisation?
Interesting issues, but impossible to simulate.
What are the mathematical equations that describe these topics ?
I expect no body knows.
Can you describe any of these topics in some form of a structure ?
In a model consisting of sub models and interelations ?
I expect no body knows.
IMO start with something simple.
I advice you to read the book "Industrial Dynamics" by
Jay W. Forrester MIT Press ISBN 0 262 56001
Nicolaas Vroom
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