Business Applications
Plenary: Business Applications, chaired by Pål Davidsen
Moving from Risks to Opportunities: A Process to Manage New Product Transitions, by Paulo Goncalves, Feryal Erhun, Jay Holman
Manufacturing start-ups in the automobile industry, by Jan Juerging, Peter Milling
Offensive KPI’s: Coordinating strategy and operations in interorganizational service supply networks, by Willem van Oppen
Plenary: Award Ceremony, chaired by Yaman Barlas
Dana Meadows Award Ceremony, by R. Joel Rahn
Parallel: Business and Corporate Strategy, chaired by Nathan Forrester
Hard-disk makers’ overshoot rooted in disruptive innovation, by Nicholas Georgantzas
Combining Relativism with Logic and Empirical Knowledge: Integration of PIMS with System Dynamics by Andreas Hadjis, George Papageorgiou
A system dynamics computer-based learning environment for the formulation of manufacturing strategy, by Emmanuel Adamides
Parallel: Policy Analysis in Business, chaired by Margaret Fulenwider
Dynamic Skill Based Routing: a System Dynamics approach to a Policy Definition in Call Center Management, by Stefano Armenia, Habib Sedehi, Alessandro Saullo
Mapping the Dynamic Effect of Customer Switching Costs Management on the Mobile Industry in Egypt, by Khaled Wahba, Tarek El Sayed
Risk Adjusted Pricing Strategies for the Corporate Loans Business – Do They Really Create Value?, by Thomas Jung, Jürgen Strohhecker
Parallel: Managerial Decision Making and Policies, chaired by Valerie Gacogne
Supporting the Decision Making Process of a Brazilian Apple Producer – A Challenge for the Owner, by Fernando Mazzuli
An improved model of the dynamic behavior of a zero-to-landfill strategy for consumer products, by Jeffrey Boyer
Exploring Patterns of Process Improvement with a Generic Model, by Markus Salge
Parallel: Strategy and Organization Design, chaired by Lee Jones
Innovation and the dynamics of capability accumulation in project-based organisations, by Steffen Bayer, David Gann
Investigating how Intellectual Capital policies in a Telecom Call-Center affect Company Performance: a System Dynamics approach, by Enzo Bivona
Project of the Future Vision: Using System Dynamics to Achieve ‘Model-in-Loop’ Project Planning & Execution, by Scott Johnson, David Peterson
Poster: Growth and Market Development Strategies
Simulation Modelling of Marinas and Heuristic Optimisation of Business in Relation to Investments in Sports Objects, by Josko Dvornik, Ante Munitic, Eli Marusic, Merica Sliskovic
Expansion Economies, by Fernando Buendia
Government Intervention Effect on Automotive Market Dynamics in Egypt, by Khaled Wahba, Ramez Youssef
Applying Models to Forecast Mobile Service Market Development, by Andrey Koblov, Vladimir Shiryaev, Alexander Blinov
The Application of System Dynamics Simulation to Volatile System Management, by John Affeldt
Stock Market Fluctuations and the Impact of Socio-Economic Uncertainty on It by Ali Mashayekhi, Navid Ghaffarzadegan
Poster: Business Applications
The Financial Accounting Model from a System Dynamics’ Perspective, by Eric Melse
Evolutionary Effectiveness’s Dynamics of Enterprise Innovation, by Germán Vargas Guerrero, Isaac Dyner
Non-Standard Basic Monthly Earnings Calculations For Long-Term Disability Insurance Contracts: A System Dynamics Examination, by John Voyer, Gregory Stevens, Charles McCormick, Liam Shaw
Multi-Perspective Reflections about Interactive Learning Environments, by Stefan Groesser
System Dynamics Projects That Failed to Make an Impact, by Andreas Groessler
Securitization of future credits in a Public Administrations tax-collection process: a System Dynamics approach, by Stefano Armenia, Moreno Angelini, Alessandro Nanni, Fabrizio Baldoni
Reducing the processing time in a civil case; a project conducted for the Dutch judiciary, by Gerard Noorda
Research: Systems Thinking in Business Applications; Focused Research Session, chaired by Robert Eberlein
Lessons learned from unsuccessful modeling interventions, by Martijn Eskinasi, Eppie Fokkema
System Archetype Analysis on Some Problems of Chinese Enterprises Cross-border M&A, by Bo Xu, Haiyan Yan
Systems Thinking on the Demand and Training for International Business Talents, by Haiyan Yan, Bo Xu
Wanted: Easy Riders. The Aging of the German Motorcycle Rider Population and its Implications on the Motorcycle Market, by Camilo Olaya, Kristjan Ambroz
We’d rather not XMILE: model interchange standards and software competition, by Leonard Malczynski
Research: Dynamic Analysis of Business Applications; Focused Research Session, chaired by Shayne Gary, Thomas Fiddaman
Auto parts industry in Mexico: future perspectives, by Gloria Perez Salazar, Ana Isabel Campa, Claudia Decanini, Johanna Altamar, Leyci Garcia
Dynamic Analysis of the Long-Distance Telecom Bubble, by Rintaro Kurebayashi, Nathaniel Osgood, Sharon Gillett
Coming to Terms with Traffic Congestion, by Jose Gonzalez, Graham Winch
System Dynamics Modeling Of All Element Innovation, by Jin Chen, Ling Zhu, Kailiang Wu, Qingrui Xu, Xice Sun
Maintenance Policies for Capacity Constrained production Systems, by Adolfo Crespo Marquez
Market Dynamics for Decision Support in Marketing, by Viktor Vojtko, Stanislava Mildeova, Jan Trojacek, Ingeborg Nemcova
Meetings:
B2B Gathering (Business-to-Business Gathering), Sponsored by Minase and Significant, chaired by Etiënne Rouwette
Workshops:
Introducing Management and Strategy Dynamics, by Kim Warren, Christina Spencer
Exploring life plans with the Jane Sloan Microworld - a model of personal resources and feedback, by Kim Warren, Christina Spencer
Complexity/Agent Based/Nonlinear Dynamics
Parallel:
Emergent Behavior, chaired by Nathaniel Osgood
Aggregated and Disaggregated Modeling Approaches to Multiple Agent Dynamics, by Güven Demirel
Principles of Emergence. A Generic Framework of Firms as Agent-Based Complex Adaptive Systems, by Meike Tilebein
Low-Dimensional Dynamics in Agent-Based Models, by Nathaniel Osgood
Parallel: Decision Making and Learning, chaired by Hassan Qudrat-Ullah
Decision Patterns and Information Availability in the Beer Distribution Game, by Jonas Kunze, Yalin Gündüz
Integrating Judgment and Outcome Decomposition: Exploring Outcome-based Learning Dynamics, by Ignacio Martinez-Moyano, Eliot Rich, Stephen Conrad, Thomas Stewart, David Andersen
Trust and Collaboration in Interagency Information Technology Projects, by Luis Luna-Reyes
Poster: Agent-Based and Non-Linear Dynamics
Cobweb Model in System Dynamics Form - Hyperincursive Perspective, by Andrej Skraba, Miroljub Kljajic, Davorin Kofjac, Matevz Bren, Mico Mrkaic
Acceptance Dynamics, by Fritz Gassmann, Silvia Ulli-Beer
Workshop:
Getting Started with AnyLogic Software and Agent Based Modeling, by Andrei Borshchev, Timofei Popkov
Economic Dynamics
Parallel:
Macroeconomics I, chaired by Michael Radzicki
Implication of the Dynamic Decision Making Research on the Monetary Policy Making at the Federal Reserve, by Hyunjung Kim
The Circular and Cumulative Structure of Administered Pricing, by Michael Radzicki, Oleg Pavlov
Controlling primary income distribution and employment under increasing returns, by Alexander Ryzhenkov
Parallel: Microeconomics, chaired by Erling Moxnes
CO2 Taxes or Tradable Quotas, Experimental Evidence of Biased Decision, by Carla Assuad, Erling Moxnes
Alternative fuel vehicles turning the corner? A product lifecycle model with heterogeneous technologies, by Jeroen Struben
The Dynamics of Innovation and Product Platform Development: A Case Study in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, by Fred Flett
Parallel: Economic Dynamics, chaired by David Wheat
Feedback Processes in Economic Growth: Relations between Hours Worked and Labour Productivity, by M. Dolores Soto-Torres, Ramon Fernandez-Lechon
Strategic Decisions in the Transition to Deregulated Markets, by Lukas Schmid, Marcel Loher, Roland Waibel
Integration of Real and Monetary Sectors - System Dynamics Macroeconomic Modeling, by Kaoru Yamaguchi
Poster: Macroeconomics
Price Trends Dynamic Model of Housing Premises Rent, by Libor Kolacek
Professor Pasinetti, the Trend & the Cycle, by Michael Radzicki, Oleg Pavlov
Poster: Microeconomics
Voter's Power in Aging Societies, by Lars Weber, Veit Schulz
The Dynamics of Innovation in Networks: Analyzing Product and Technology Process for Market Complexes, by Uta Rudolph
Combining System Dynamics and Asset-Liability Management in Pension Funds, by Ricardo Chaim
Supply Demand World (SDW): An Interactive Learning Environment for Teaching Microeconomics, by Ali Mashayekhi, Keyvan Vakili, Hamid Foroughi, Morteza Hadavandi
Meeting:
Economic Roundtable, by Oleg Pavlov
Education
Parallel:
Pedagogic Applications, chaired by Diana Fisher
Difficulties Understanding System Dynamics: A Challenge to Researchers, Educators, and Citizens, by Matthew Cronin, Cleotilde Gonzalez, John Sterman
Comparing Systems Thinking Inventory Task Performance in German Classrooms at High School and University Level, by Hans Kasperidus, Hanno Langfelder, Peter Biber
Teaching Strategic Management with the Industry Evolution Management Flight Simulator, by Joe Hsueh, Gökhan Dogan, John Sterman
Special: Poster: Diverse Educational Applications
Training Egyptian Middle Management On System Dynamics, by Mohamed Saleh, Mohamed Loutfi, Alfredo Moscardini, Heba Abdel Fattah
Nomadic Beer Game on Computer Networks, by Yutaka Takahashi, Nobuhide Tanaka, Akira Uchino
To investigate players’ behavior when price variable is put in the Beer Game, by Showing Young, Shyh-Jane Li, Chun-Fu Chen, Yu-Ying Huang
MindLab: A Flexible Framework for Training Decision-Making, by Laila Frotjold
Meeting:
K-12 Open Discussion, by Lees Stuntz
Workshops:
Introducing System Dynamics into your Strategy Capstone Course, by Jeff Trailer
System Dynamics Lessons for K-12 Students, by Diana Fisher, Debra Lyneis, Lees Stuntz
Modeling Dynamic Systems: Lessons for a First Course, by Diana Fisher
Using Webquests & STELLA with Preservice Teachers, by Richard Langheim
Energy and Resources
Plenary:
Monday Morning Conference Opening and Plenary Session: Applications of System
Dynamics. Sponsored by Significant BV, chaired by Michael Radzicki
Welcome by Conference Organizing Committee, by Jac Vennix, Etiënne Rouwette, Andreas Groessler, Jack Homer, Roberta Spencer
Participatory Modeling of Endangered Wildlife Systems: Simulating the Sage-grouse and Land Use in Central Washington, by Allyson Beall, Andrew Ford, Len Zeoli
Business Dynamics for Strategic Development, by Martin Kunc, John Morecroft
Parallel: Energy decisions and management tools. Sponsored by LISTO bvba, chaired by Julia Di Stefano
Modeling U.S. Energy with Threshold 21, by Andrea Bassi
Stochasticity in electricity markets : Combining system dynamics with financial economics, by Klaus Vogstad, Steen Koekebakker, Fridthjof Ollmar, Fredrik Olsen, Tor Handaa
Investigation of pricing impact on the energy consumption behavior of the household sector by a system dynamics model, by Hamed Shakouri, Zahra Esmaeeli, Asgar Sedighi
Parallel: Planning models (energy, CO2, tankers). Sponsored by LISTO bvba, chaired by Andrew Ford
Modeling the Effects of the Single-Hull Tanker Phase-out on the World Oil Tanker Market, by Jim Ellison, Thomas Corbet
Using System Dynamics to Extend Real Options Use: Insights from the Oil & Gas Industry, by Scott Johnson, Tim Taylor, David Ford
Simulating Carbon Markets in the Western US and Canada, by Andrew Ford
Parallel: Using Models in Diverse Applications. Sponsored by LISTO bvba, chaired by Luc Van Den Durpel
System Dynamics Economic Model with Fossil and Renewable Energy, by Pawel Bartoszczuk
System Dynamics Model of a New Prenatal Screening Technology, by Leeza Osipenko, Leon Bazil
The sustainability of museum growth: a system dynamics approach, by Chiara Bernardi
Parallel: Diffusion of alternative energy. Sponsored by LISTO bvba, chaired by Walid Badr
The Possible Future Development of a Market for PEM Fuel Cell Road Vehicles – A SD Based Analysis within an EC Funded Project, by Marcello Contestabile
Identifying challenges for sustained adoption of alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure, by Jeroen Struben
SD for Assessing the diffusion of wind power in Latin America: The Colombian case, by Isaac Dyner
Parallel:
From Individualistic to Collective Rationality in Simulation Games for Social Sustainability, by Maria Cristina Serrano, Gerly Carolina Ariza Zabala, Ricardo Sotaquirá, Jorge Andrick Parra Valencia, Lilia Nayibe
An Exploration of Competition and Cooperation Through a Multi-Agent Dynamic-Game Model of Fishery Management, by Jurgen Scheffran, Todd BenDor, Bruce Hannon
Poster: Special Chapter / SIG Poster Session 1
Australasian Chapter Special Poster Session, by Shayne Gary
Brazilian Chapter Special Poster Session, by Niraldo do Nascimento, Leonardo Reis, Aldo Zagonel
Business SIG - System Dynamics at Work, by Jeffrey Boyer
Economics Chapter Special Poster Session, by Oleg Pavlov
Education SIG Special Poster Session, by Carol Frances, Michael S. Kennedy
Environmental SIG Special Poster Session, by Anastássios Perdicoulis
Health Policy SIG Special Poster Session, by Geoff McDonnell, Gary Hirsch, Jack Homer, Bobby Milstein
Presentation of the Hellenic Chapter of the System Dynamics Society, by Emmanuel Adamides
Information Science and Information Systems Special Interest Group (iSIG), by Luis Luna-Reyes, Oleg Pavlov
Italian Chapter Special Poster Session, by Habib Sedehi
Poster: Energy. Sponsored by LISTO bvba
System Dynamics Modeling and Simulation of Distributed Generation for the Analysis of a Future Energy Supply, by Maik Hollmann
Assessing the impact of energization in the Colombian Southwest: a case of application using System Dynamics, by Carlos Jaime Franco, Isaac Dyner
DANESS: a system dynamics code for the holistic assessment of nuclear energy system strategies, by Luc Van Den Durpel, Dave Wade, Abdellatif Yacout
Jeu-de-Joule: a conceptual earthly energy model, by Anton Trijssenaar
Conceptualising the main micro processes of technological change in the Swiss car fleet, by Mathias Bosshardt, Silvia Ulli-Beer, Fritz Gassmann, Alexander Wokaun
Environment and Ecology
Parallel: Resource Management Instruments & Institutions, chaired by Silvia Ulli-Beer
Individual transferable quotas versus auctioned seasonal quotas, an experimental investigation, by Erling Moxnes
Preventing desertification and achieving sustainability in the Black Lands, Kalmykia, Russia: a system analysis approach, by Oxana Dordzhieva, Mats Svensson
Diffusion Dynamics of Energy-Efficient Innovations in the Residential Building Environment, by Stefan Groesser, Silvia Ulli-Beer, Mohammad Mojtahedzadeh
Parallel: Stakeholders and the Environment, chaired by Krystyna Stave
Group Model Building Intervention in Developing Country: Lesson Learned from Developing Strategies for Clean Air, by Shanty Syahril, Muhammad Tasrif, A. Taufik Mukhith, Lucentezza Napitupulu
Towards a System Dynamics Framework for Understanding Interactions of Head- and Tail-Users in Irrigation Systems in Kyrgyzstan, by Justus Gallati, Bakyt Askaraliev, Daniel Maselli, Peter Niederer
Lessons from LUTAQ: Building systems thinking capacity into land use, transportation, and air quality planning in Las Vegas, NV, by Krystyna Stave, Michael Dwyer
Poster: Environment and Ecology
World - Grid Type, Continuously Under-development - System Dynamics, by Leslaw Michnowski
Managing PM10 in the Las Vegas Valley, by Stephanie Fincher, Krystyna Stave
Sustainable Management of Shrimp Farming: A Case Study in Ninh Thuan, Vietnam, by Joyce Soo, Mats Svensson
Comparing the Effectiveness of System Dynamics with Traditional Methods of Learning about Wetland Ecosystems, by Megan Hopper, Krystyna Stave
Participatory Modeling for Adaptive Management: Reports from the Field, by Andrew Ford, Allyson Beall, Len Zeoli
Meetings:
Environmental Roundtable, by Anastássios Perdicoulis
Health Policy
Parallel:
Epidemiology and Health Planning, chaired by C. Sherry Immediato
Obesity Population Dynamics: Exploring Historical Growth and Plausible Futures in the U.S., by Jack Homer, Bobby Milstein
A Generic Model of Contagious Disease and Its Application to Human-to-Human Transmission of Avian Influenza, by Gary Hirsch
System Dynamics Modelling as a Tool in Healthcare Planning, by David Rees
Parallel: Healthcare Reform, chaired by Lars Petersen
Reforming Mental Health Services in the UK - Using System Dynamics to support the change in depression services, by David Todd, Eric Wolstenholme, Dean Repper, David Monk, Douglas McKelvie
Expanding Health Coverage and Access for the Uninsured: A Model of Common Factors in the Experience of Several States, by Gary Hirsch
Making Sense Of U.S. Health Care System Dynamics, by James Thompson
Parallel: Physiology, chaired by Enrique Zepeda
Modelling the Glucose Regulatory Feedback System -- Understand the Mechanism Underlying Ultradian Oscillations, by Khaled Wahba, Fadl Ahmed, Abdalla Mohamed
A Dynamic Simulator for the Management of Disorders of the Body Water Metabolism, by Özge Karanfil
Analyzing the Dynamic Implications For Improving Hemodialysis Session Performance By System Dynamics Modeling, by Khaled Wahba, Ahmad Azar, Abdalla Mohamed
Poster: Health Posters 2
A Systems Theory of Small-Cell Lung Cancer, by Ajish George, Ryan Taylor
Modeling the Communications Dimension of Clinical Work and Medication Errors, by Pieter Toussaint, Margaret Williamson, Geoff McDonnell, Øystein Nytro
Poster: Health Posters 1
Restoring the Balance: The Dynamics of Decline of China’s Health System with Economic Market Reforms, by Geoff McDonnell, John Dewdney, Steven Tipper
Exploring the Political and Economic Dimensions of Health Policy, by Geoff McDonnell, John Dewdney
A deterministic model to assess the impact of HAART in Sub-Saharan countries.An application to Botswana, by Christian Viladent
Research: Health Focused Research Session, chaired by Gary Hirsch
An Evaluation of Healthcare Policy in Immunisation Coverage in Uganda, by Agnes Rwashana Semwanga, Ddembe Williams
System Dynamics of the “Safety Net” and U.S. Health Care Reform: The View from an Urban Public Hospital, by Eve Pinsker, Carolyn Lopez
Dynamics of Innovation Implementation in Social Service Organizations, by Peter Hovmand, David Gillespie
Strengthening Intellectual Property rights in Biotechnology Innovation: Learning from a System Dynamics Synthesis, by Martin Cloutier, Niranjan Calindi
Modeling the Productivity Crisis in Pharmaceutical Research using System Dynamics, by Jean-François Lavigne, Martin Cloutier, Luc Cassivi
Special: Convened Session: Dynamics of Health Reform, chaired by Geoff McDonnell, Gary Hirsch
Expanding Health Coverage and Access for the Uninsured: A Model of Common Factors in the Experience of Several States, by Gary Hirsch
Reforming Mental Health Services in the UK - Using System Dynamics to support the change in depression services, by David Todd, Eric Wolstenholme, Dean Repper, David Monk, Douglas McKelvie
Making Sense Of U.S. Health Care System Dynamics, by James Thompson
System Dynamics of the “Safety Net” and U.S. Health Care Reform: The View from an Urban Public Hospital, by Eve Pinsker, Carolyn Lopez
Restoring the Balance: The Dynamics of Decline of China’s Health System with Economic Market Reforms, by Geoff McDonnell, John Dewdney, Steven Tipper
Exploring the Political and Economic Dimensions of Health Policy, by Geoff McDonnell, John Dewdney
Information Science
Poster: Information Science Poster Session
Virtual Software Project Dynamics - The Human Resource Management Sector, by Jorge Galindo
System Dynamics Approach to IT/IS Outsourcing at the Perspective of Knowledge Management, by Seung-Jun Yeon, Sang-Wook Kim, Won-Gyu Ha
A System Dynamics Model of an ERP Application Designed to Produce a Transformation of IS Business Processes, by Michael S. Kennedy
The dynamic analysis of Investment Information, by Hee-kyung Kong, Tae-Sung Kim
Methodology: Alternative Approaches 1
Parallel:
Methodology: Alternatives and Applications, chaired by R. Joel Rahn
A Comparison of Petri Net and System Dynamics Approaches for Modelling Dynamic Feedback Systems, by Jim Duggan
Tourism and Equilibrium Quantities: A dynamic perspective, by Davide Provenzano, Francesco Andria
The Dynamics of Innovation in Electronic Networks - a System Dynamics Perspective on Sustainable IT Innovation, by Elitsa Shumarova, Paul Swatman
Poster: Special Chapter / SIG Poster Session 2
Japan Chapter Special Poster Session, by Yutaka Takahashi, Toru Suetake, Norihiro Matsumoto
Latin America Chapter Special Poster Session, by Martin Schaffernicht, Isaac Dyner, Gloria Perez Salazar
Psychology Chapter Special Poster Session, by Ralph Levine
Russian Chapter Special Poster Session, by Leeza Osipenko
Security SIG Special Poster Session, by Jose Gonzalez
Student Chapter Special Poster Session, by Burak Guneralp, Brice Dattee
Swiss Chapter Special Poster Session, by Birgit Kopainsky, Thomas Beck
UK Chapter Special Poster Session, by Brian Dangerfield, Rod Brown
Poster: Alternative Methodologies: Compare, Analyze, Philosophize
Implanting Neural Network Elements in System Dynamics Models to Surrogate Rate and Auxiliary Variables, by Mahmood Alborzi
Applying Modelling Paradigms to analyse Organisational problems, by Adriana Ortiz, Jose Mari Sarriegi, Javier Santos
Traffic Shifts in a Comprehensive Truck Toll System, A Real-World Multi-Agent Based Simulation Case Study, by Heinz Schild
Extended Sensitivity Analysis of Parameters and Structure in System Dynamics Models - Some Case Study by Elzbieta Kasperska, Elwira Mateja-Losa
Representing Logic/Reasoning in System Dynamics Models, by Golda Komanapalli, Michael S. Kennedy
Towards an orientation framework in multi-paradigm modeling, by Tobias Lorenz, Andreas Jost
Do we ever halt when solving complex problems?, by Florian Prange
Workshops:
Designing Simulation-Based Learning Environments: Helping People Understand Complex Systems, by Gary Hirsch
A Modular Approach To System Dynamics Modelling Using Multi-Dimensional Arrays, by Alan McLucas
Modeling Demonstration Workshop, by James Melhuish
Methodology: Alternative Approaches 2
Plenary: Methodological Foundation. Sponsored by WPI - Advance Distance Learning Network, and Presidential Address, chaired by James Lyneis
System Dynamics - A Field of Study, a Methodology or Both?, by Peter Vanderminden
System Dynamics and Operational Research: Common foundations and new developments, by David Lane
Presidential Address, by Michael Radzicki
Plenary: Award Ceremony, chaired by Jac Vennix
Jay W. Forrester Award Ceremony, by John Morecroft
Parallel: Group Model Building, chaired by Etiënne Rouwette
Concept Models, by George Richardson
Development of a Group Model Building Framework, by Stefan Groesser
Understanding and accelerating the diffusion process of energy-efficient buildings, by Silvia Ulli-Beer, Suzanne Bruppacher, Stefan Groesser, Stefanie Geisshusler, Matthias Mueller, Mohammad Mojtahedzadeh, Markus Schwaninger, Fran Ackermann, David Andersen, George Richardson, Roland Stulz and Ruth Kaufmann-Hayoz
Parallel: Use and Re-Use of System Dynamics, chaired by Steven Arquitt
What is System Dynamics? A Paradigmatic Inquiry, by Erik Pruyt
Fresh Insights into System Dynamics Methodology - Developing an abductive inference perspective, by John Barton, Tim Haslett
An application of Saeed’s environmental mitigation banking model: restoring coastal mangroves in Thailand, by Steven Arquitt
Parallel: Examples of Model Parameterisation, chaired by Alan McLucas
Comparing parameter estimation methods for service-based diffusion models, by Daniel Arthur
Modeling and calibration of large scale system dynamics models: the case of the ASTRA model, by Wolfgang Schade, Michael Krail
Development of a Strategic System Dynamics Model of Dryland Salinity, by Naeem Khan, Alan McLucas
Poster: Quantitative Methods In SD
Feedback loop dominance analysis of two tree mortality models, by Burak Guneralp, George Gertner
Parallel Dual Problem of Optimization Embedded in Some Model Type System Dynamics by Elzbieta Kasperska, Damian Slota
Eigenvalue Analysis of System Dynamics Models: Another Perspective, by Mohamed Saleh, Rogelio Oliva, Pål Davidsen, Christian Erik Kampmann
Eigenvalue and Eigenvector Analysis of Linear Dynamic Systems, by Paulo Goncalves
Poster: Methodology Research
Strategic Enterprise Planning – Which Role does System Dynamics Play? A Survey, by Peter Bradl
Research Based on Two Pillars: Combining Qualitative Empirical Social Research and Simulation in Strategic Management, by Florian Kapmeier
Stock Flow Diagram Making with Incomplete Information about Time Properties of Variables, by Yutaka Takahashi
Model validity and testing in system dynamics: Two specific tools, by Yaman Barlas
Research: Methodological Challenges For SD; Focused Research Session, chaired by David Exelby
What's behind the blue arrow, the notion of causality in System Dynamics, by Matteo Pedercini
To TREND or not to: Comments on the representation of expectation formation processes in system dynamics, by Switbert Miczka
System Dynamics and Decision-Making in the Context of Dynamically Complex Multi-Dimensional (Societal) Issues, by Erik Pruyt
The Analysis of Newly Gained Feedback Loops after Introducing the Grade-Salary Incitement to HR Management System, by Renan Jia, Xiaojing Jia
Group Learning Supported by Simulation model an Experiment Design, by Mirjana Kljajic Borstnar, Andrej Skraba, Miroljub Kljajic, Davorin Kofjac
Verifying System Dynamics Simulation Results by Analytical Phase Plane Tools, by Kemal Sarica, Yaman Barlas
Workshops:
Getting Started with STELLA and iThink, by Joanne Egner, Karim Chichakly, Peter Lacey
Creating Multiplayer Online Simulation Games, by Michael Bean
Getting Started with Vensim, by Robert Eberlein, Thomas Fiddaman, Seth Cordes
Military Applications
Parallel: Military Applications, chaired by Bjørn Bakken
Hierarchy or Network in Military Command Organizations? Preliminary Results from Experiments with the NCW Learning Lab, by Bjørn Bakken, Morten Ruud
Defence Capability Management: Introduction Into Service of Multi-Role Helicopters, by Alan McLucas, David Lyell, Ben Rose
MindLab: A Flexible Framework for Training Decision-Making, by Laila Frotjold
Organizational Dynamics
Parallel: Organizational Dynamics, chaired by Rogelio Oliva
Improving Management of Information Technology: System Dynamics Analysis of IT Controls in Context, by Andrew Moore, Rohit Antao
Reducing Cross-Organization "Disconnects" in Large Space System Development Programs, by Laura Black, Don Greer, Richard Adams
Parallel: Special Session: Organizational Learning. Sponsored by Methodology Department, Nijmegen School of Management, chaired by Max Visser
The System Dynamics of Group Facilitation and Communication, by Max Visser
Learning from Loops - Applying CLD to Identify Leverage Points as Organizational Learning, by Rod Sarah, Andrew O'Brien, Tim Haslett
Punishing by Rewards: When the Performance Bell-curve Stops Working For You, by Chintan Vaishnav, Ali Khakifirooz, Martine Devos
Poster: Organizational Dynamics
Studying the Dynamics of Organizational Stress in the Egyptian IT Sector, by Khaled Wahba, Ahmed Adly
Simulations and Insights From The Enterprise Sales Learning Curve, by Scott Keller
Achieving Balanced Organisational Structure In Professional Services Firms: Some Lessons From a Modelling For Learning Project, by Martin Kunc
Testing a Generic Dynamic Theory of Collaboration in the World Trade Center Case, by Bahadir Akcam, Anthony Cresswell, David Andersen
Poster: Knowledge Management and Innovation
The Dynamics of Egyptian Information Technology Employees Turnover Intention, by Khaled Wahba, Walid El Gebaly
Efficiency and Dynamics of the Organizations: Innovation and Decline, by Didier Cumenal
Systems Thinking on the Dynamics of Knowledge Growth - A Proposal of Dynamic SECI Model, by BumSeo Lee, Sang-Wook Kim, Jongtae Kim
Research: Organizational Dynamics Focused Research Session, chaired by Laura Black, David Andersen
A population ecology approach to capture dynamics of cluster evolution: Using computer simulation to guide empirical research, by Edoardo Mollona, Manuela Presutti
System Dynamics Model of the Croatia with Inbuilt War Situation 1953 - 2033, by Josko Dvornik, Ante Munitic, Merica Sliskovic
Applying A Value-Added Systems Thinking Model to Construct A Professional Development Program on ARTS Education, by Chao-Li Hsu, Hsiao-Shen Wang, Sue-Jen Chen
What We Don't Measure about Human Resources: Towards a Conceptual Framework for Analysing the Role of Soft Variables, by Mihaela Tabacaru
Operations Management/Supply Chains
Parallel: Operations Management, chaired by Andreas Groessler
“I'm not hoarding, I’m just stocking up before the hoarders get here”, by Gökhan Dogan, John Sterman
A Concept of Resilience in Production Systems, by Felicjan Rydzak, Piotr Magnuszewski, Jan Sendzimir, Edward Chlebus
Mining for Insights: Simulating the Dynamics of Process Improvement, by J. Bradley Morrison
Poster: Operations Management/Supply Chains
Overlapping in Distributed Product Development, by Jun Lin
The Supply Net Game, by Bernd Scholz-Reiter, Salima Delhoum
A structured approach for the assessment of system availability and reliability using continuous time Monte Carlo simulation, by Adolfo Crespo Marquez
Using System Dynamics Modeling for Conditioning Process in Supply Chain, by Lianjun An
Modeling E-Material Supply Chain, by Mohamed Saleh, Pål Davidsen, Heba Abdel Fattah
Supply Chain Responsiveness and Efficiency – Complementing or Contradicting Each Other?, by Dennis Minnich, Frank Maier
Towards Better Understanding of Software Testing Dynamics, by Khaled Wahba, Mohamed Kholief
Simulating impacts of disruption in a network of chemical manufacturing plants and supporting infrastructures, by Mong Soon Sim, Kah Wah Lai, Seow Buay Seah, Wai Gea Khoo, Chow Ying Lee, Kah Chee Yee
Psychology
Plenary: Studies of Decision Making and Behavior. Sponsored by Atrivé,
chaired by Martijn Eskinasi
Dynamic Decision Research: From Mis- to Right Perceptions, by Bent Erik Bakken
Investigating Model Behavioural Analysis: A Critical Examination of Two Methods, by Willem Geert Phaff, Jill Slinger, Burak Guneralp, Cornelia van Daalen
Simulation-based Learning Environments in Service of Dynamic Decision Making, by Hassan Qudrat-Ullah
Parallel: Psychology, chaired by Eva Jensen
The Retirement and Early Retirement Behaviour in Italy: A System Dynamics Approach, by Francesco Ceresia
What is the Use of Basic Dynamic Tasks?, by Eva Jensen, Agata Sawicka
Developing Flexible Expertise in Senior Executives, by Shayne Gary, Robert Wood
Poster: Stocks and Flows: Teaching and Learning
Mental Models and Dynamic Decision Making: An Experimental Approach for Testing System Methodologies, by Rajat Dhawan, Marcus O'Connor, Mark Borman
Modifying the Beer Game to make its dynamic structure more salient, by Martin Schaffernicht
LaTina – An online system for teaching and learning stock-and-flow thinking skills, by Martin Schaffernicht
Modeling Serial Killer Development Theories, by Marek Susta
Public Policy
Plenary: Applications in the Healthcare/Public Sector, chaired by Yaman Barlas
Defining the Policy Space for Disaster Management: A System Dynamics Approach to U.S. Flood Policy Analysis, by Michael Deegan
Recruiting Clients to a Community-Based HIV-Prevention Program: A Dynamic Model, by Robin Miller, Ralph Levine, Kevin Khamarko, Maria Valenti, Miles Allen McNall
Parallel: Borders In and Between Societies, chaired by Cornelia van Daalen
A Preliminary System Dynamics Model of Insurgency Management: The Anglo-Irish War of 1916-21 as a Case Study, by Edward Anderson
Borders as Membranes: Metaphors and Models for Improved Policy in Border Regions, by Leonard Malczynski, Kristan Cockerill, Craig Forster, Howard Passell
GAIM (Gestione Accoglienza IMmigrati): A System Dynamics Model for Immigration “housing” Management, by Habib Sedehi
Parallel: National Security Issues, chaired by Carolus Grutters
A Model for a Water Potable Distribution System and its Impacts resulting from a Water Contamination Scenario, by Donatella Pasqualini, Marc Witkowski, Perry Klare, Paolo Patelli, Catherine Cleland
Building a Dynamic Manpower Planning Model: Focused on the Information Security Manpower Policy in Korea, by Sang Hyun Park, Seung-Jun Yeon, Sang-Wook Kim
Dynamic model for earthquake disaster prevention system: a case study of Taichung City, Taiwan, by Yufeng Ho, Chienhao Lu, Hsiao-Shen Wang
Parallel: Public Policy Economics, chaired by Dirk Vriens
Modelling the Liberalisation of Market Access, by Christian Flury, Birgit Kopainsky
Exploring Contractor’s Opportunistic Bidding Behavior and its Impacts on Construction Market, by Chien-Liang Lin, Wei Lo, Min-Ren Yan
A System Dynamics Model for Economic Planning in Sarawak, by Brian Dangerfield
Parallel: Industrial and Environmental Policy, chaired by Susan Howick
A strategic model for evaluating investment strategies to establish operational & financial sustainability of Pakistan Railways, by Arif Mehmood
Building “Dynamic” Balanced Scorecards To Enhance Strategy Design And Planning In Public Utilities, by Carmine Bianchi, Giovan Battista Montemaggiore
A Dynamic Analysis of Long Term Impacts of Genetically Modified Crops, by Burcu Tan
Poster: Issues in Public Policy
Modeling the Spatial Co-Evolutionary Dynamics of Hydrogen Vehicles and Refueling Stations, by Jeroen Struben, Cory Welch, John Sterman
Model based development of criteria for the evaluation of rural development initiatives, by Birgit Kopainsky
Causal Analyses: Debt and Structural Adjustment Programme, by John Ansah
Carbon Emissions: Changing Minds - Changing Hearts, by Kim Warren
On Building a Dynamic BSC Model for Strategic Performance Measurement in Public Sector, by Jongtae Kim, Sang Hyun Park, Sook-hee Kim, Sang-Wook Kim
Research: Public-Private Sector Interaction, Across the World; Focused Research Session, chaired by Jeff Trailer
Estimation, Prediction and Policy Design for Population and Universal Primary Education in Pakistan, by Muhammad Azeem Qureshi, Pål Davidsen
South Africa’s Motor Industry Development Programme: A Case for System Dynamics Approach, by Martin Kaggwa, Jaspers Steyn, Anastassios Pouris
Systems Thinking for Research and Development Policy Impact Assessment in Latvia, by Gints Ozolins, Juris Kalnins
Low Income Housing in the Context of Jay Forrester’s Urban Dynamics: A Lesson in Framing, by Karen Jarzynka, George Richardson
Environmental Conflicts, Stakeholders and a Shared Mental Model, by Arun Elias
Qualitative System Dynamics
Parallel:
Qualitative Applications, chaired by Jay Forrest
Exploring the role of design in the performance of SME’s in the New Zealand furniture industry, by David Rees, Graham Winch
Knowledge, Dynamic Capabilities and Family Inertia in Family Business: A Computational Approach, by Francesco Chirico
Revisiting Classic Energy Models for Evolutionary System Insights, by Jay Forrest
Parallel: Quantitative Methods and Mapping, chaired by Aldo Zagonel
Modeling the Evolution of National Road Procurement Strategies, by Mónica Altamirano
Understanding Community Empowerment Process : A Case Study of a Rural Locality in Indonesia, by Dewi Yuliani, Muhammad Tasrif
Levels of Confidence in System Dynamics Modeling: A Pragmatic Approach to Assessment of Dynamic Models, by Aldo Zagonel, Thomas Corbet
Security
Research:
Information Security Focused Research Session, chaired by Jose Gonzalez
Modeling Security Management of Information Systems: Analysis of a Ongoing Practical Case, by Jose Mari Sarriegi, Javier Santos, José Manuel Torres, David Imizcoz, Angel Plandolit
Adapting Group Model Building Methods to Improve Information Security Data, by Ying Qian, Jose Gonzalez
Using Dynamic Stories to Communicate Information Security, by Stefanie Hillen, Finn Sveen, Jose Gonzalez
Assessing Risks of Policies to Patch Software Vulnerabilities, by Jaziar Radianti, Finn Sveen, Jose Gonzalez
A Dynamic Approach to Vulnerability and Risk Analysis of the Transition to eOperations, by Finn Sveen, Ying Qian, Stefanie Hillen, Jaziar Radianti, Jose Gonzalez
Management and Education of the Risk of Insider Threat (MERIT), by Dawn Cappelli, Akash Desai, Andrew Moore, Timothy Shimeall, Elise Weaver, Bradford Willke
Strategy
Parallel:
Business and Corporate Strategy, chaired by Nathan Forrester
Hard-disk makers’ overshoot rooted in disruptive innovation, by Nicholas Georgantzas
A system dynamics computer-based learning environment for the formulation of manufacturing strategy, by Emmanuel Adamides
Parallel: Strategy Implementation, chaired by David Packer
Resource Allocation in Acquisitions: Tradeoffs Between Integration and Operations, by Abhijit Mandal, Saikat Chaudhuri
High Point or Hobgoblin? Consistency and Performance in Organizations, by Scott Rockart, Will Mitchell
Organizational Culture and the Adoption of Virtual Practice Communities for Business Network Development, by Martin Cloutier, Suzie Boudreau
Workshops:
Soft Systems Methodology Today, by Stephen McIntosh, Brian Wilson
Workshop on the Development of Large System Dynamics Projects, by Dennis Powell, David Thompson, Ignacio Martinez-Moyano
Other Meetings:
Peer Review Dialog (2006), by Martin Schaffernicht
PhD Colloquium, by Brice Dattee, Özge Pala
SDS Membership Roundtable, by Deborah Campbell