What is it?
The systemic method is based on systemic thinking, and is divided into two main visions: the context, formed by the systems of nature, the human being and the action of the human being, and the company system, formed by the different elements that give rise to the Business Identity Document (DIE). It consists of locating the object of study in the context and analyzing the company's system.
The method in a flash
If you have 10 pages with information on a topic, for example water, how would you go about ordering and connecting the knowledge? We do it through the systemic method.
- Where does the theoretical approach on which the method is based come from? Of the General systems theory.
The General Theory of Systems is complex, and what we do in the theoretical book of the Sapiens methodology is to decode the theory to make it accessible to the general public, and specifically to medium and small companies, so that they can understand and apply it to manage and innovate more efficiently.
- We call this simplified interpretation "neighborhood systems thinking".
What is a system? According to our vision, a system is made up of process and context, and within the process there are some tasks. General systems theory also talks, for example, of inputs and outputs, but we do not call them that. For us, the process uses resources and produces results.
What purposes does it serve us for?
To identify and organize systems and their elements, and relate the systems to each other and the elements to each other. This, in turn, will allow us to connect concepts and thus generate knowledge to better understand any object of study.
What results does it generate?
- Un systemic map, which allows connecting the knowledge generated with the previous methods.
- El business identity document (DIE)
THE SYSTEMIC METHOD, STEP BY STEP
To place the object of study in the megasystem, these points must be analyzed:
How does your company interact in the natural environment in which its activity takes place? The company's relationship with nature.
- How does it interact with the universe? From the point of view of: matter, space, time, energy.
- How does it interact with the Earth? Including geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere.
- Within the biosphere, with the environment and living beings.
- And within living beings, with Flora and fauna.
How would you explain the relationship that exists between your company and the people who have any kind of relationship with it? The relationship of the company with the human being.
- What is the relationship with the human being from the physical point of view? The human body.
- What is the relationship with the human being from the psychic point of view? The mind, including the emotions and the spiritual side.
- What is the relationship with the human being from other points of view? The genetic, sensory, coordination or health aspect
Where would you place your company in relation to what human beings do? The Sapiens field of your company.
- What human needs does the activity of your company satisfy? The relationship of the company with the needs of the human being.
- In what profession does the activity of your company fit? The relationship of the company with the professions.
- What academic discipline would it correspond to? The relationship of the company with academic disciplines.
- If we talk about economic activity, what is the national code of economic activity (CNAE) of your company? The economic activity of the company.
- Of the four economic sectors, in which sector does your company operate? The company's sector.
To analyze the object of study from the perspective of the business suprasystem, it is necessary to analyze these points:
(Fully developing all the points is especially indicated when the object of study to be analyzed is a company, while if it is a field or economic activity or sector, or also if it is a specific element or specific project of a company, probably not all the points need to be fully developed).
Who is in charge of the company, the bosses, the president or the workers? The leaders.
There are many types of company (large, small, national, international, SA, SL, self-employed ...), what type is yours? The type of company.
Activity can be affected by many factors that condition it. What factors mainly determine the activity of your company? The determining factors.
The corporate culture
- Why do you want to start the company? The answer to this question is key to understanding it. The mission.
- What do you expect from the company? Where do you want to go with her? The vision.
- What would you say are the principles that govern the activity of your company? The values.
- What is the way of thinking of the company? The philosophy.
- With whom does your company mainly relate and how important are these relationships for the development of its activity? The relationship with third parties.
- The sum of all the above makes up the personality of the company, which in company terms we call corporate culture or company culture. The personality of the leaders will mark the personality of the teams and, therefore, that of the company. The corporate culture.
The name of your company goes far beyond what it is called. The name communicates a message, gives information and a story about your company. How is your company identified? The brand.
How does the company generate income and make profits? The business model and business plan.
The gear of the company. How does your company work? Planning, organization and operation.
Many different functions are performed in a company. What are the main functions or areas of your company? The main functions:
- How are decisions made, planned and organized, monitored and controlled in your company? Management (direction-strategy, planning and control).
- How is the coordination of the different activities carried out and the resources of your company organized? The administration.
- How do you manage the relationship and management with the teams of your company? People management.
- Budgets, financial objectives, costs, investments, financing, treasury, profitability, financial, accounting and tax information, monitoring ... control of the numbers is vital. How do you manage the finances of the company? The finances.
- How do you make the purchases of the main resources that you need to be able to carry out the day to day of the company? Shopping.
- How do you organize the production or reproduction of the products and / or services? The production.
- How do your company's products get to market and are they sold? Sales.
- And if the company develops an innovative activity, how do you manage to have creations and innovations in your company? Creation and innovation.
What people do you have in the company besides the leaders and co-leaders? The teams.
What would you say is the personality of these teams? How are they and how do they behave when they work? The professional culture or organizational culture.
What else do you need to carry out the activity of your company? The fillers.
What are the different phases in which you could divide the activity of your company? The processes.
What does your company offer to its customers? The result: products, services.
How do customers experience your company's offer? Experience.
Have you achieved something else besides the ordinary results of the company? Consequences.
How are the different functions or activities that are carried out organized in your company? The organizational structure.
How do you do it to achieve the goals you have set for yourself? The strategy and strategic plan.
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