Program Agenda
The agenda for the conference will include keynote presentations, breakout sessions focused on real-world applications and methodology, panel discussions, round table discussions and poster presentations.
Our keynote speakers include:
 Mark Paich is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on
the dynamic modeling methodology. Mark is a proven analyst and instructor and
has published work in numerous journals and books including Management Science, Sloan Management Review and John Sterman’s Business Dynamics. In
2002, Mark’s work with General Motors was awarded 2nd place in the
Edelman Competition for best work in operations research and management
science.
Mark will be sharing his stories about using models to effect organizational change.
 Andrew Ford is Professor of Environmental Science at Washington State
University where he teaches system dynamics modeling with an emphasis on
environmental problems in the west. He is author of Modeling the Environment (Island Press 1999) and is currently using system dynamics to reveal the rapid
reduction in carbon dioxide emissions that could be achieved when the nation
puts a price on carbon emissions.
Andrew will be illustrating the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach to modeling the environment.
 John Morecroft is Senior Fellow in Management Science and Operations at
London Business School where he teaches system dynamics, problem structuring
and strategy to MBAs and executives. He is a leading expert in strategic
modeling and system dynamics, has written numerous papers and journal articles,
and is author of Strategic Modelling and Business Dynamics (Wiley 2007).
He has collaborated with a wide range of organizations from Royal Dutch/Shell
to BBC World Service and Harley Davidson. Before joining London Business School
he was on the faculty of MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
John will be talking about the challenges of communicating Systems Thinking and his use of metaphorical models to explain feedback dynamics.
 Lees Stuntz is Executive Director of the Creative Learning Exchange. Working under the direction of a Board of Trustees which includes Jay Forrester (founder of the Field of System Dynamics), Lees has dedicated herself to developing Systems Thinking and dynamic modeling in K-12 education. Her work supports networking and exchange among schools and systems educators across the globe to address the critical thinking needs of students/future citizens.
Lees will lead a panel discussion on the success and challenges of bringing Systems Thinking to our children.
Application Story and Case Study Presentations
Both days will feature presentations on a variety of topics including: gathering
real-world data to fuel models, choosing a project team, communicating
findings, and organizational adoption of Systems Thinking practices.
Presentations will cover the benefits of outcomes as well as plans for model
expansion or new applications.
Poster Presentations
Poster presentations afford you a rare opportunity to view the work of fellow
attendees, provide feedback, and network with consultants outside a formal
presentation.  View abstracts from the current list of poster presenters.
If would you like to present a poster and take advantage of the highly regarded
Systems Thinking talent at the conference, please fill out the Poster Registration Form and fax to (603) 448-4992. Your poster presentation should display project goals, models, and
outcomes.
Panel & Round Table Discussions
Conference participants will meet with peers from their field to discuss iThink and STELLA applications, challenges, and successes. These discussions will be
facilitated by experts in the field.
isee Lab
A lab staffed by the isee systems development team will be open throughout the
conference. You can stop by and get a demonstration of latest software
developments or ask specific questions about software features and operations.
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