System Archetype Shifting the burden to the intervenor

In the model "system achetypes" (https://imodeler.info/ro?key=AWmcYVpCac1lRUJaRxmTz7Q) we have explained different system archetypes, which are describing common patterns of behavior in all kind of organizations or systems. For this, we have used simple examples - mainly based on the work of Peter Senge (Literature: Peter Senge et. al., The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook, 1994).

Peter Senge documented the most common set of patterns of behavior in organizations that have the tendency of reoccurring. These patterns almost always result in negative consequences due to mismanaging complex problems. Maybe, you will catch yourself by studying these patterns :-)

In the overview of the model you will find the most common set of system archetypes structured as clusters in a family tree (see figure above).

Here, we would like to present one of the above mentioned system archetypes. Have fun & happy modeling.
Yours CONSIDEO-Team

System Archetype "Shifting the burden to the intervenor - phenomenon of learned helplessness (I can´t do it) and psychological reactance (That's too deep for me)" - short description:

This archetype states that a problem can be managed by using external experts or by enabling internal staff members.

It hypothesizes that once external exerts are used, it alleviates the problem symptom and reduces pressure to implement a fundamental solution (enabling internal staff members), a side effect that undermines fundamental solutions resulting in a higher dependency on external experts (e.g. management consultants).

Results of our example:

The figure above demonstrates a decrease of capability by using external experts in most cases (75 %) instead of enabling internal staff members.

Focussing on the strategy "enabling internal staff members" will be more efficient in a medium and long-term run ...

... resulting a higher capability to manage challenges and a reduction of the total amount of tasks after 20 simulation steps.

Here you will find some more system archetypes: https://imodeler.info/ro?key=AWmcYVpCac1lRUJaRxmTz7Q

Have fun & happy modeling. Yours CONSIDEO-TEAM