Scriptapedia
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Scriptapedia is an introduction to group model building that uses structured small group exercises called scripts. Scriptapedia is intended to be a freely distributed book and easily edited to support the creation of new scripts, discussion of what works and what doesn't, and internationalization of group model building practice.
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- Creating and contributing a script to Scriptapedia
- Versions (different languages)
- Defining System Dynamics and related concepts
- ScriptsMap and Design Logic
- Group Facilitation
- Roles in Group Model Building
- Glossary of terms
Scripts
Offline Scripts
A. Preceding Scripts
- Creating a Shared Vision of Modeling Project
- Logistics and Room Set Up
- Process Mapping
- Scheduling the Day
B. Follow-up Scripts
Scripts for Using in Group Model Building Workshops
A. Established Scripts
Primary Nature of Task | Scripts |
i. Presentation | 1. Concept Model
3. Modeling Project Community Presentation |
ii. Divergent | 1. Action Ideas |
iii. Convergent | 1. Creating Causal Loop Diagram from Connection Circles
2. Initiating and Elaborating a "Causal Loop Diagram" or "Stock and Flow" Model 3. Model Review |
iv. Evaluation | 1. Dots |
B. Promising Scripts
Primary Nature of Task | Scripts |
i. Presentation | 1. Cookie Exercise |
ii. Divergent | 1. Connection Circle
2. Causal Mapping in Small Groups 4. Elicitation of Needs/Resources |
iii. Convergent | 1. Building a CLD with Paper |
iv. Evaluation |
C. Scripts Under Development
Primary Nature of Task | Scripts |
i. Presentation | 1. Introducing Stock and Flow |
ii. Divergent | 1. Graphs over time of identified Needs/Resources |
iii. Convergent | 1. Reflector Feedback (Hovmand) |
iv. Evaluation | 1. Prioritization of Needs/Resources |
Workshop Design Samples
- Template for Workshop Facilitation Manual
- Templates for Agendas
- 90-minute workshop sample
- 120-minute workshop sample
- 180-minute workshop sample
Advanced Topics
Supplemental Materials
- Documenting GMB process
- Validity of models
- Uses, Misuses and Misunderstanding of GMB Scripts
- Memo on Variation of Scripts
- Readings in System Dynamics
- System Dynamics Modeling Software and Online Resources