Systems Mapping, How to build and use causal models of systems

Acknowledgements
About the Book
Contents
About the Authors
List of Figures
List of Tables
Chapter 1: Introduction
	Why Did We Write This Book and Who Is It For?
	What Is Systems Mapping?
	What Systems Mapping Methods Are in This Book?
	How Do These Methods Relate to One Another?
	What Methods Are Not in This Book?
	How Can Systems Mapping Be Useful?
	Why Think About Systems Mapping Now?
	What’s in the Rest of This Book?
	References
Chapter 2: Rich Pictures
	What Are Rich Pictures?
	How Do You Do Rich Pictures?
	Common Issues and ‘Tricks of the Trade’
	What Are Rich Pictures Good and Bad At?
	A Brief History of Rich Pictures
	Getting Started with Rich Pictures
	References
Chapter 3: Theory of Change Diagrams
	What Is Theory of Change Mapping?
	How Do You Create Theory of Change Diagrams?
	Common Issues and ‘Tricks of the Trade’
	What Are Theory of Change Diagrams Good and Bad At?
	A Brief History of Theory of Change
	Getting Started with Theory of Change Mapping
	References
Chapter 4: Causal Loop Diagrams
	What Is a Causal Loop Diagram?
	How Do You Create Causal Loop Diagrams?
	Commons Issues and ‘Tricks of the Trade’
	What Are Causal Loop Diagrams Good and Bad At?
	A Brief History of Causal Loop Diagrams
	Getting Started with Causal Loop Diagrams
	References
Chapter 5: Participatory Systems Mapping
	What Is Participatory Systems Mapping?
	How Do You Do Participatory Systems Mapping?
	Common Issues and ‘Tricks of the Trade’
	What Is Participatory Systems Mapping Good and Bad At?
	A Brief History of Participatory Systems Mapping
	Getting Started with Participatory Systems Mapping Yourself
	References
Chapter 6: Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping
	What Is Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping?
	How Do You Do Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping?
	Common Issues and ‘Tricks of the Trade’
	What Is Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping Good and Bad At?
	A Brief History of Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping
	Getting Started with Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping Yourself
	References
Chapter 7: Bayesian Belief Networks
	What Are Bayesian Belief Networks?
	How Do You Use Bayesian Belief Networks?
	Common Issues and ‘Tricks of the Trade’
	What Are Bayesian Belief Networks Good and Bad At?
	A Brief History of Bayesian Belief Networks
	Getting Started with Bayesian Belief Networks
	References
Chapter 8: System Dynamics
	What Is System Dynamics?
	How Do You Do System Dynamics?
	Common Issues and ‘Tricks of the Trade’
	What Is System Dynamics Good and Bad At?
	A Brief History of System Dynamics
	Getting Started with System Dynamics
	References
Chapter 9: What Data and Evidence Can You Build System Maps From?
	Defending the Use of a Participatory Process to Build and Use Your Map
	Using Qualitative Data to Build Your Map
	Using Existing Evidence to Build Your Map
	Using Quantitative Data to Build Your Map
	Using Different Types of Data and Evidence in Practice
	References
Chapter 10: Running Systems Mapping Workshops
	Planning Workshops
	Venue, Materials, and Technology for Workshops
	Facilitating Discussion
	Capturing and Recording Workshops
	Post-workshop
	Common Issues
	Running Online Workshops
	Getting Started Yourself
	References
Chapter 11: Comparing, Choosing, and Combining Systems Mapping Methods
	Comparing Systems Mapping Methods
	Choosing Systems Mapping Methods
	Combining Systems Mapping Methods
	Getting Started with Choosing and Combining Methods
	References
Chapter 12: Conclusion
	What Have We Learnt Writing This Book?
	Our Final Take-Home Messages
	Final Thoughts
Index