systeemplanning
Systeemplanning is a practice that integrates systems thinking with planning processes to design and guide complex systems, such as urban infrastructures, IT ecosystems, or organizational change programs. It emphasizes understanding interdependencies, feedback loops, and emergent behaviors.
The process typically begins with problem framing and stakeholder analysis to define objectives and system boundaries.
Common tools include system maps, causal loop diagrams, stock-and-flow models, process diagrams, architecture descriptions, and decision-support
Applications span public policy and governance, urban planning, health and social services, manufacturing, software and IT
Related concepts include systems engineering, enterprise architecture, operations research, and strategic planning. Challenges include managing complexity,