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Systems model of change
a schema about change that reframes change as occurring within and through systems rather than to entities, where what changes is the system and entities are part of that system, and where change requires understanding feedback loops and leverage points
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes the genus (schema about change) and differentia (systemic perspective rather than entity-based) that distinguishes this model from linear or stage-based approaches. It precisely captures the core insight about systems dynamics, feedback loops, and leverage points, making it precise enough to distinguish from other change models while being comprehensive enough to be self-contained.