a Case study analyzing Systems Thinking approach in discussing U.S Aviation industry Stormy Weather

1. a Case Study on Systems-Thinking
Under supervision of: Dr. Mohamed Saleh
Made by: Ahmed Soliman

2. 1. The Problem -- Identification
2. Symptoms of the problem -- Diagnosis
3. Expectations / Forecasts -- Studies
4. Real causes of the problem -- Facts
5. Scenario : “Tragedy of the commons” --Rhythm
6. Causal loop diagram –- Mind Mapping
7. Who holds the Blame? –- Role Play
8. Suggested Solution -- Conclusion

3. “Under ideal conditions, the system
operates effectively but under adverse
weather it can’t adjust to the demands.“
____,Dealing with Air-Delays
by CNN fortune & Money

4. Widespread Delays
Cancellations of Flights
Frustrated Customers
Great Losses

5. The number of U.S passengers rose to 635 million
last year, experts expect the number to grow to
more than a Billion annually.

6. NIMBY (not in my Back Yard) attitude
regarding Expansions & Developing
facilities
Air traffic control systems are Outdated
Computers & Screens were updated with
no fundamental change in the way Traffic
is directed

7. Each individual player –each airline-
relies on a Common set of resources,
without concern for the collective
impact of everyone’s actions.
Here resources become overloaded.

9. The truth is there’s little
Airlines can do to tackle the
problem, but Industry
leaders shall return to
Regulations.

10. Airlines & Government must band
together to:
Upgrade infrastructure
Develop new technologies
Design incentives to entice passengers
Design incentives to travel off-peak
Design incentives to use less Central airports
Effectively plan for Shared-Future