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Which one of these is not an example of a systems thinker?

a. Producing training that addresses the learning needs of people.
b. Balance short-term and long-term needs and perspectives
c. Develop understanding and compassion.
d. The driving force of the ASTD HPI model
e. These are all examples of a system thinker

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Option d, 'The driving force of the ASTD HPI model,' does not directly represent systems thinking and is the option not indicative of a systems thinker.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks us to identify which option is not an example of a systems thinker. Systems thinking is a holistic approach that focuses on how different parts of a system interact and how systems work over time. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of elements within the whole and usually includes consideration of feedback loops, long-term impacts, and the broader context within which the system operates.

  • a. Producing training that addresses the learning needs of people
  • b. Balance short-term and long-term needs and perspectives
  • c. Develop understanding and compassion
  • d. The driving force of the ASTD HPI model
  • e. These are all examples of a system thinker

Considering this definition, options a, b, and c all represent the principles of systems thinking, as they consider broader implications, interconnections, or the needs and dynamics of a system as a whole. However, option d, the driving force of the ASTD HPI model, is more specific to a particular framework within the field of human performance improvement and does not directly describe a quality or action of being a systems thinker. Option e, stating that all the provided options are examples of a systems thinker, is incorrect because option d does not fit the criteria as clearly as the others do.

Therefore, d. The driving force of the ASTD HPI model is the option that is not an example of a system thinker.

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