The Ultimate in Systems Thinking to be Purpose Driven - The Ebook
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THE ULTIMATE IN SYSTEMS THINKING TO BE PURPOSE DRIVEN:
A UNIQUE MODEL ARRANGEMENT TO GUIDE YOU FROM VISION, TO ACTION, TO
OUTCOME
DISCOVER HOW THIS UNIQUE AND COMMON SENSE SYSTEM FRAMEWORK TO LEAD, TO
THINK, AND TO ACHIEVE, WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A PROVEN GUIDE TO
SELF-ACTUALIZE AND ADD VALUE, AND WHERE YOU WILL BE EMPOWERED TO
REDEFINE WHAT IT MEANS TO BE SMART, VISIONARY, ENTREPRENEURIAL AND
ACCOUNTABLE IN YOUR QUEST FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE AND COMPETITIVENESS.
From the desk of Loubser van Zyl
DEAR FRIEND,
The ultimate in systems thinking to be purpose-driven is a practical
philosophy to practice the art to think, to lead, and to achieve
commonly known by the acronym ATLA. It is a new way of thinking to
hurtle you into a new orbit to enable you to strive for the highest
level of excellence. You are empowered to conduct this thinking within
a well-designed and extensively tested system framework to practice
this form of art to live your dream.
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT BY READING THIS BOOK? THE FOLLOWING WILL BE OF
INTEREST TO YOU:
* You will gain a thorough understanding of the concepts of systems
thinking, and how to take charge of the think process in pursuing your
vision and purpose.
* Understanding the basics of self-leadership and self-management,
and how to enable you to self-actualize and add value.
* If you are part of a profit-seeking enterprise, the knowledge that
you will gain in the process will, without a doubt, improve your
profits.
* If you are a member of a service organization, you will be able to
excel in your position, and create a sustainable future not only for
yourself, but also for your organization.
* If you are an entrepreneur, you will be able to establish a
successful business based on the sound business principles contained
in this approach.
* Finally, if you want to pursue your purpose of life, this framework
is equally applicable.
This book comprises eight chapters of interesting reading, which are
summarized below:
CHAPTER ONE
In this chapter, the focus is on THE SIX KEY THINK AREAS peculiar to
practicing ATLA, and their respective roles and importance in systems
thinking. It includes how these areas should be accommodated within
the system framework for effective thinking. You will learn how to
apply the three corner stones of the system, i.e. to think, to lead,
and to achieve, showing the phases of thinking how to move from
vision, to action, to outcome.
CHAPTER TWO
How should you TAKE CHARGE OF THE PROCESSES OF LEADING, THINKING, AND
ACHIEVING within the systems context? This interesting and exciting
process is described in chapter two. In this chapter, a distinction is
made between the three versions of the system framework, where each
will focus on a particular cycle of thinking. These are the simple,
abridged, and comprehensive versions, which are instrumental in
facilitating the think process.
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WHAT OTHERS SAY
"The Ultimate in Systems Thinking to be Purpose-driven by Dr. J.J.L.
van Zyl is an excellent book for anyone interested in improving
performance and becoming accountable."
= J.J. Mbana
"If ever you have a problem with leadership, or any other function
of management, you will find this book very informative."
= Edwin A. Maepe
"As a human resource manager entrusted with, among others, the
essential role of organisational development, this book: The Ultimate
in Systems Thinking to be Purpose-driven, has really provided an
enlightened approach to, and understanding of this highly complex
subject."
= Willemien Lourens
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CHAPTER THREE
Each of the three cornerstones is of major importance in the think
process. The role of leadership, and, in particular, self-leadership,
which you should conduct from a specific position in the system
framework is emphasized. From this position you will have a complete
view of the system framework, and how to conduct an innovative
combination of leadership functions to maintain systems thinking. In
this chapter, the emphasis is on HOW YOU SHOULD APPLY THE SIMPLE
VERSION OF THE SYSTEM FRAMEWORK TO PURSUE YOUR VISION AND PURPOSE.
Special emphasis is placed on formulating your goals, and objectives
within the framework of the purpose structure design.
CHAPTER FOUR
The abridged version will enable you to process the results obtained
with the simple version, or three corner stones. Processing is done
with the aid of the abridged version of the enabler model, where you
will be dealing with the interesting subjects of STRATEGY, RESOURCES,
COMPLIANCE, AND DELEGATING OF AUTHORITY.
CHAPTER FIVE
This chapter is, firstly, devoted to the ROLE AND APPLICATION OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE VERSION of the main or enabler model, which is cycle
three of the think process. Secondly, the emphasis on how the
comprehensive version serves to provide a complete checklist to ensure
that you have covered each aspect of the requirements of the think and
achieve processes, to prove performance and accountability.
CHAPTER SIX
The results of think work
