System Planning

Planning can be defined as the formulation and implementation of processes.  The simple model of:

        Input ----->  process  -----> outcomes

prompts the observation that deep focus on the quality of the inputs and on the quality of the processes is critical for achieving successful outcomes.  When working with complex uncertainty, it is necessary to ensure that the processes used are the most appropriate in the context. In system planning, such focus is applied to the overall process and to the sub-processes.

System planning for structural design is discussed here. The need for system planning for energy is discussed here.