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While superficial changes may offer limited impact, addressing deeper structures often leads to genuine transformation. For example, altering educational goals from merely achieving test scores to promoting critical thinking represents a profound shift. To achieve this, focus efforts on high-leverage changes, use data to identify impactful areas, and remain patient, as it often takes time for effective change to manifest.
Chapter 7: Living in a World of Systems
Meadows concludes by underscoring the interconnectedness of systems, highlighting the need for adaptability, humility, and a commitment to ongoing learning. Our approach should not center on control but rather on aligning with the natural tendencies of systems to bolster their resilience.