D372 - Intro to Systems Thinking 2025-2026 Task 1: Event Patterns & Structures Western Governors University
D372 - Intro to Systems Thinking Task 1 A. 1.
Events – Wilde Bramble began selling their organic products at farmers markets. Word began to spread about the quality of their products, resulting in local shops and restaurants buying their goods. Alder and Calla Wilde began spending their savings and accumulating debt. Pattern – As demand for their products increased, Alder and Calla Wilde are spending more and using a credit card to lease farmland and purchase equipment to keep up with the new demand. Underlying Structure – Their current system is organized in a way that is reactive to the surge in demand rather than proactive. They did not have adequate savings or a plan for expanding their farm in both size and