In a systems-thinking context, conflict is not viewed as a simple disagreement between parties, but as a dynamic interaction within a complex web of interconnected parts. A occurs when the goals, behaviors, or structures of different subsystems clash, often due to misaligned incentives or circular feedback loops. 1. The Core Definition
Resolving these conflicts typically involves moving from "blame" to "design": System Based Conflict
Systems thinkers often use Archetypes to identify the "DNA" of a conflict: In a systems-thinking context, conflict is not viewed